Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: a nation mourns their loss
by Tom Beasley | Nov 09, 2022 | Reviews
With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ryan Coogler helms a triumphant sequel that's a meditation on grief as well as a thrilling blockbuster....
Mental health and matters: crying
by Simon Brew | Nov 09, 2022 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on shedding tears - and why you're supposed to....
Shawn Levy to develop and direct a new Star Wars film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 09, 2022 | News
The Stranger Things creative and Free Guy director Shawn Levy is taking the reins of yet another Star Wars project for Lucasfilm. I...
James Cameron reveals details of discarded Avatar sequel script
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 09, 2022 | News
James Cameron has revealed details of the Avatar follow-up that never came to be, after he decided to go another way....
J.K. Simmons and Bonnie Hunt to play Santa and Mrs Claus in Dwayne Johnson-headlined Red One
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 09, 2022 | News
J.K. Simmons and Bonnie Hunt have joined Dwayne Johnson in Christmas comedy Red One, as it begins production....
A24 releases trailer for The Whale, featuring Brendan Fraser
by Dan Cooper | Nov 09, 2022 | News
Catch a glimpse of the highly-anticipated A24 drama The Whale - starring Brendan Fraser - ahead of its release early next year. ...
Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane will appear in John Wick spin-off Ballerina
by Dan Cooper | Nov 09, 2022 | News
With cameras rolling this week, the upcoming John Wick spin-off Ballerina is bringing Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane along....
In media res: beginning in the middle
by Stuart Maine | Nov 08, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
The techniques behind beginning a game in media res, and when should you use it or avoid it
Sylvester Stallone reiterates frustration over Rocky rights and Creed III
by Dan Cooper | Nov 08, 2022 | News
Sylvester Stallone reveals that plans for a new Rocky film were derailed by the long-standing rights issues around the series....
Full trailer for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery unveiled
by Dan Cooper | Nov 08, 2022 | News
With the film now releasing in cinemas across the UK, you can catch a glimpse of what to expect ahead of Knives Out 2 right here....
Disney, James Cameron, and the big Avatar sequel gamble
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2022 | Feature
Four Avatar films are coming, with Avatar: The Way Of Water imminent - but nobody can still say for sure whether there's the demand for them....
Old movies: looking under the bonnet of Fiddler On The Roof
by Sarah Cook | Nov 08, 2022 | Feature
The story of the Fiddler On The Roof film is the subject of a brand new documentary - and the original film certainly warrants it....
Low Life review: when vigilante justice goes too far
by Lauren Miles | Nov 08, 2022 | Reviews
In Tyler Michael James' feature debut, Low Life, a YouTuber who catches predators online goes too far in his quest for vigilante justice....
Michael Douglas to co-star with son Cameron for drama Blood Knot
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 08, 2022 | News
Michael Douglas will co-star with his son Cameron in family drama Blood Knot, and the first details have landed....
Trailer released for Mickey: The Story of a Mouse documentary
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 08, 2022 | News
Mickey Mouse is the subject of a new documentary for Disney+, Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse, here’s the trailer....
Netflix announces Gears Of War film and animated series
by Dan Cooper | Nov 08, 2022 | News
The streaming platform Netflix adds yet another series to its growing catalogue of video game adaptations: it's Gears Of War next....
Mr Biffo's Game History: The surprising history of sprites
by Paul Rose | Nov 07, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Video game graphics owe a huge debt to Nolan Bushnell and a chap named Danny Hillis
European streaming market has 'plenty of room for growth'
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2022 | News
SkyShowtime's European launch appears to be bucking the trend of newer players to the market struggling to make an impact....
The family franchises that Warner Bros Discovery can synergise and monetise
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2022 | Feature
If Warner Bros Discovery has no joy bringing the Harry Potter films back to life, there are other family franchises that the studio could turn to....
Djimon Hounsou and Geri Halliwell join Gran Turismo
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2022 | News
A fun cast continues to grow for the upcoming PlayStation Productions racing movie, Gran Turismo: now with an Oscar-nominee and a Spice Girl!...
Podcast: Aliens (1986) and Starter For Ten (2006)
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that was a beast to make, and a British book adaptation that Tom Hanks sort-of-unlocked....
John Wick spin-off Ballerina rolls cameras this week
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2022 | News
Ana de Armas leads the cast of a new tale set in the world of John Wick, with production aiming to begin this week. ...
The Warriors is getting a Steelbook release
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2022 | News
Walter Hill's much-loved The Warriors is getting a new Steelbook Blu-ray release just in time for Christmas....
Sparks are writing a new musical called X Crucior
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 07, 2022 | News
Musical duo Sparks are heading back to the big screen, this time working behind the camera in X Crucior - here are the first details....
Trailer released for Lady Chatterley's Lover
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 07, 2022 | News
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is back on the big screen with Emma Corrin leading the cast - and here's the trailer for the film....
Enola Holmes 2 review: detecting done nicely
by James Harvey | Nov 04, 2022 | Reviews
Enola Holmes 2 sees Millie Bobby Brown return to deduce her way through Victorian London - here’s our review....
Vampire Survivors review | An action RPG with bite
by Damiano Gerli | Nov 04, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Sucking up blood, pasta, and all of your time.
Film Stories issue 38 (November 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 04, 2022 | News
A huge in-depth interview with Daniel Radcliffe leads the new issue of Film Stories - and it's available to order now!...
Whatever happened to Polygram Pictures?
by Joel Meadows | Nov 04, 2022 | Feature
It gave the big US studios a run for their money for nearly 20 years - but what happened to Polygram Pictures?...
Warner Bros CEO talks up a future filled with franchises, including Harry Potter
by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2022 | News
David Zaslav suggests that he'd be keen to work with Harry Potter author JK Rowling as well as name-dropping a few other major franchises. ...
