Teaser trailer released for Disney's Hocus Pocus 2
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Disney has released a teaser trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 - the sequel to the 1993 cult classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Na...
Playing the hectic vertical shooter P.3
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 28, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Character animator Sooyun Jang turns solo developer with this intense vertical shoot-’em-up
Restored directors editions of two Star Trek films heading for cinemas
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Both Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan are returning to cinemas later this year - with restored director's edi...
Trailers, giving the game away, and the final Nope trailer
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2022 | Feature, News
Trailers have been getting increasingly spoiler-filled for some time now, but the final sneak peek of Jordan Peele's Nope seems to take it too far....
Old movies: early queer films
by Sarah Cook | Jun 28, 2022 | Feature, News
As we come to the end of Pride month, we're celebrating by going back to the silent era of cinema to look at some of the earliest queer films. ...
Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong lead impressive ensemble in The Critic
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Filming is already underway for upcoming thriller The Critic, which boasts a strong cast and an equally intriguing premise....
Tantalising cast join Kristen Stewart for Saint Maud director Rose Glass' next project
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2022 | News
The Saint Maud director Rose Glass is piecing together an intriguing ensemble for Love Lies Bleeding....
Tigers review: a drama taking a look at the troubles with elite sports
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2022 | Reviews
Based on the true story of former footballer Martin Bengtsson, Tigers questions the often-high price of success in elite sports....
Michael Rooker to headline horror film Road Rage
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 28, 2022 | News
The film Road Rage will see Guardians of the Galaxy star Michael Rooker reunite with the director who launched his career....
Russell Crowe to star in The Pope's Exorcist
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2022 | News
The Pope's Exorcist is to be directed by Overlord's Julius Avery, dramatising the life of the Vatican's chief exorcist - Russell Crowe is to star....
Trailer lands for Wonder spin off White Bird
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 28, 2022 | News
The spin off White Bird tells the story of the antagonist from the movie and book Wonder: here's the first trailer for the film....
Our favourite cities: real and virtual
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Jun 27, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
CityCraft says goodbye, and attempts to inspire with some of its favourite virtual and real cities
Synopsis and villain revealed for Mad Max Fury Road prequel, Furiosa
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2022 | News
More details have surfaced regarding the upcoming prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road and you can check them out here....
Halloween III: Season Of The Witch getting a production book, fan-made sequel
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2022 | News
If you're a fan of the Halloween sequel that nobody likes to talk about, then the coming months might finally bring you some joy. ...
Joseph Kosinski talks about returning to his remake of The Black Hole
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2022 | News
Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski is keen to revisit the live action remake of The Black Hole that Disney cancelled a decade ago. ...
The Man From Toronto, and Netflix’s forgettable films problem
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | Feature, News
Netflix fired another sizeable film onto its streaming platform over the weekend - but it's another movie that feels like it's part of its ongoing...
Podcast: Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and American Pie 2 (2001)
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of comedy sequels, that each managed to financially outperform their predecessors....
Top Gun Maverick crashes through $1bn at global box office, Tom Cruise’s biggest film
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | News
Tom Cruise has the biggest hit of his career on his hands, as Top Gun Maverick goes nuclear at the global box office....
Netflix confirms that it’s introducing advertising
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | News
A lower cost Netflix subscription tier that'll be supported by advertising is now definitely on the way, the streaming giant's boss confirms....
Podcast: in conversation with director Dexter Fletcher: The Offer, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Wild Bill, Sherlock Holmes 3, The Saint and more
by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2022 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories special episode, director Dexter Fletcher returns to the podcast. He chats to Simon about his latest project, the Paramount+...
Remembering Ocean Software co-founder David Ward
by Kim Justice | Jun 24, 2022 | Gaming, Opinions
From some of the biggest hits of the decade to the creative likes of Wizball, David Ward’s Ocean Software was one of the UK games industry’s leaders
Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi head up Spy Kids remake
by Dan Cooper | Jun 24, 2022 | News
Casting for the new Spy Kids film, due to be written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, has been announced....
Lionsgate secures Stephen Caple Jr to helm YA adaptation Thieves' Gambit
by Dan Cooper | Jun 24, 2022 | News
Creed II and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts director Stephen Caple Jr has a new thriller to add to his slate....
Elvis review: loves its sparkle more than its story
by Tom Beasley | Jun 24, 2022 | News, Reviews
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis wants to be the definitive biopic of the King of rock 'n roll - but it's too preoccupied with being gaudy and loud. T...
Trailer drops for horror film Smile
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 24, 2022 | News
The unsettling story of new horror Smile revolves around the creepiness of a smile that never stops....
Lyle Lyle, Crocodile: first trailer lands for new family musical comedy
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 24, 2022 | News
The musical comedy Lyle Lyle, Crocodile follows the misadventures of a singing crocodile in New York - here's the trailer....
Universal Noir: new six disc Blu-ray set incoming
by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2022 | News
From the team behind the brilliant Columbia Noir Blu-ray sets comes the first six film Universal Noir release: more here....
Trailer released for Kevin Bacon-headlined horror They/Them
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 24, 2022 | News
In a horror that seems to be the inverse of But I'm a Cheerleader, a group of teens battle sinister forces at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp....
Leigh Whannell in talks to direct a Green Hornet movie for Universal
by Dan Cooper | Jun 24, 2022 | News
It looks like the director of Upgrade and The Invisible Man will be taking on The Green Hornet and Kato next. It'...
Film Quiz Friday: Toybox Trivia
by Mark Harrison | Jun 24, 2022 | News
"You! Are! A! TOY!" This week's film quiz covers the Toy Story quartet and a whole lot of other movies too – let's play....
