A Michael Jackson biopic moves ahead from Bohemian Rhapsody producer
by Simon Brew | Feb 09, 2022 | News
The estate of Michael Jackson gives formal permission for a biopic to move forward, with Lionsgate signing up to distribute the film....
Full trailer arrives for Toy Story spin-off, Lightyear
by Dan Cooper | Feb 09, 2022 | News
Buzz Lightyear is speeding back to a cinema near you this summer - here's the new trailer for Lightyear....
Liam Neeson is still attached to that Naked Gun reboot
by Simon Brew | Feb 09, 2022 | News
Liam Neeson confirms he's still involved in the planned new The Naked Gun film, and that it might just finish his career....
12 underappreciated pieces of John Williams music
by Neil Shepherd | Feb 09, 2022 | Feature, News
A salute to the brilliant John Williams, with 12 of his tracks that don't always get the love they deserve....
New Smurfs films to be made by Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation
by Lauren Miles | Feb 08, 2022 | News
The Smurfs will return to the big screen as Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation sign a multi-picture deal with the brand's worldwide...
The Power Of The Dog leads Oscars 2022 nominations
by Lauren Miles | Feb 08, 2022 | News
The full list of nominees for the 94th Academy Awards has been announced - Jane Campion's The Power Of The Dog is up for 12 prizes. ...
The Matrix Resurrections: court case springs up over box office performance
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2022 | News
Warner Bros is being sued by Village Roadshow Pictures over the release of The Matrix Resurrections: more here....
AI and rapid prototyping: the future of game design?
by Howard Scott Warshaw | Feb 08, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Could AI help developers prototype games – or even design a triple-A hit from scratch? Atari legend Howard Scott Warshawhas a few thoughts
Christopher Nolan adds Dane DeHaan to Oppenheimer cast
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2022 | News
With production shortly to get underway, Christopher Nolan adds Dane DeHaan to the cast of his new film, Oppenheimer....
Gerard Butler teams up with John Wick writer for next project
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2022 | News
John Wick writer Derek Kolstad, big screen ass kicker Gerard Butler and Dexter author Jeff Lindsay are pooling their talents for Just Watch Me....
Spider-Verse co-director Peter Ramsey to tackle vampires in supernatural thriller
by Dan Cooper | Feb 08, 2022 | News
A 'film noir social thriller' featuring bloodsuckers, set in the 1950s is on the cards next for Oscar-winner Peter Ramsey....
Eddie Izzard signs up for Doctor Jekyll film
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2022 | News
Eddie Izzard is to play Dr Nina Jekyll in Joe Stephenson's upcoming Doctor Jekyll film: more on the project here....
Resurrecting the hawk: Hudson Hawk, over 30 years later
by Mark Searby | Feb 08, 2022 | Feature, News
Mark Searby looks back at an infamous Hollywood flop, Hudson Hawk, that’s gradually built its audience over the last 30 years....
Old films: movie musicals of the Pre-Code era
by Sarah Cook | Feb 08, 2022 | Feature, News
Sarah Cook recommends some Pre-Code Hollywood musicals to add some romance to your Valentine's Day....
Teaser trailer released for Peter Strickland's Flux Gourmet
by Lauren Miles | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Flux Gourmet, from director Peter Strickland, now has a teaser trailer - the film is set to premiere at Berlin Film Festival....
British Film Editors announces the 2022 Cut Above Awards
by Lauren Miles | Feb 07, 2022 | News
The Cut Above Awards, hosted by British Film Editors, is using its second year to expand - with five new categories celebrating film and TV editing....
Fight Club has its original ending restored in China
by Dan Cooper | Feb 07, 2022 | News
In a rare reversal, Fight Club now has its original ending back in China, following a sizeable backlash....
David Lynch is part of cast for Steven Spielberg's The Fablemans
by Dan Cooper | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Steven Spielberg and David Lynch are coming together for the upcoming The Fablemans - with one directing the other....
Rosamund Pike to star in Pablo Larrain's pandemic thriller Rich Flu
by Lauren Miles | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Gone Girl actor Rosamund Pike has been cast as the lead in Pablo Larrain's pandemic-themed thriller Rich Flu. ...
Mental health-themed short film Boxed-Up casts Sadie Frost
by Lauren Miles | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Sadie Frost, who played Lucy in Bram Stoker's Dracula by Francis Ford Coppola, will play the lead in short film Boxed-Up. A...
Max von Sydow’s final performance getting UK release
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Echoes Of The Past, starring the late Max von Sydow, is getting its UK release in February, it's been revealed....
Lost Twins 2 preview: a platformer with a hint of Ghibli spirit
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 07, 2022 | Gaming, Previews
From Pakistan comes a puzzle-platformer inspired by the work of animator Hayao Miyazaki
Trailer released for Ted K, featuring Sharlto Copley as the Unabomber
by Dan Cooper | Feb 07, 2022 | News
Catch a glimpse of Sharlto Copley playing the notorious terrorist Ted K, ahead of the film's release later this month....
We don’t talk enough about futuristic prison movies
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2022 | Feature, News
Fortress, No Escape, Lockout, Escape Plan: the futuristic prison movie is long overdue a lot more love, argues Simon....
Disney's Dinosaur, and how its origins go back to RoboCop
by Brendon Connelly | Feb 07, 2022 | Feature
Disney's Dinosaur cost the studio over $100m to make - but was actually a film that was conceived on the set of RoboCop, and pitched by the team...
Podcast: Man On Fire (2004) and Office Space (1999)
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that gave 20th Century Fox headaches....
Shooter is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Feb 07, 2022 | News
The Mark Wahlberg-headlined Shooter has been selected for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, and it's heading to the UK in March....
Guy Ritchie's latest action film begins production in Spain
by Lauren Miles | Feb 04, 2022 | News
The untitled action-thriller from director Guy Ritchie has started filming in Alicante, Spain - Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star....
The Gunk review | Like an interstellar Luigi
by Andrew King | Feb 04, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
SteamWorld Dig developer Image & Form return with a gooey, beautiful 3D platformer. Our review of The Gunk...
Film Quiz Friday: Music By John Williams
by Mark Harrison | Feb 04, 2022 | Feature, News
Ready for a symphony of random movie trivia? This week’s film quiz covers the works of the mighty John Williams....
