David Harewood to direct film of Eubank-Benn boxing rivalry
by Simon Brew | Oct 06, 2021 | News
The rivalry between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank is being told on film, in David Harewood's directorial debut: more here....
Trailer released for Colin Firth WWII drama Operation Mincemeat
by Dan Cooper | Oct 06, 2021 | News
Get your first look at the upcoming Operation Mincemeat, about a daring wartime operation, ahead of its January release....
Keanu Reeves offers update on comic book adaptation BRZRKR
by Dan Cooper | Oct 06, 2021 | News
Keanu Reeves has been discussing the progress of the planned comic book adaptation, which he has co-written....
James Bond: is he in the slightest bit realistic?
by Rossa McPhillips MBE | Oct 06, 2021 | Feature, News
Rossa McPhillips takes a look at just how realistic James Bond is, from the eyes of someone who spent 10 years in British military intelligence....
Now Playing - Superhot: Mind Control Delete
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 05, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Indulging our inner Keanu Reeves with Superhot Team's innovative murder sim
Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Stephen Graham to star in musical, The End
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2021 | News
The upcoming musical The End is set to shoot sometime in 2022, and comes courtesy of Neon: more on it here....
Casino Royale: limited edition Titans Of Cult 4K release incoming
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2021 | News
A new Steelbook collectors' edition of Casino Royale is going on sale in January, for James Bond 007 fans: more on it here....
Andrew Garfield sings in new trailer for Tick, Tick... Boom!
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2021 | News
The forthcoming Netflix musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda has launched its full trailer, with Andrew Garfield playing the creator of Rent....
Ridley Scott will produce Keira Knightley crime drama, Boston Strangler
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2021 | News
The serial killer drama Boston Strangler will begin production in December, in the city where the murderer operated....
Sister Act 3 sets its director, Whoopi Goldberg back to star
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2021 | News
Whoopi Goldberg returns, and the creator of the High School Musical TV series is on board too, as Sister Act 3 takes a sizeable step forward....
The Friday The 13th rights, and how they’re set to affect franchise cinema
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2021 | Feature, News
A court ruling last week has ramifications for not just the Friday The 13th movies, but broader blockbuster cinema as well....
An introduction to Universal monsters
by Sarah Cook | Oct 05, 2021 | Feature, News
As October begins, we delve into the world of the Universal monster: from Dracula and Frankenstein to The Invisible Man and The Wolfman....
The Alpinist review - heart-stopping documentary of a solo climber
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2021 | Reviews
Easily compared to Free Solo, The Alpinist is a worthy companion of a cold adventure - one to watch in the warm though....
Blinded By The Light: author doing live events in London
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | News
Sarfraz Manzoor is taking to the stage in London to tell the story of Blinded By The Light....
Scarlet Nexus review | Mind-blowing
by Alan Wen | Oct 04, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Transcending tropes and an absence of fan service lead to a solid, fun time
New book suggests Passion Of The Christ 2 next summer
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | News
Mel Gibson's long-mooted Passion Of The Christ sequel is looking rather likely to be with us next year: a few bits and bobs right here....
Joel Coen praises home formats, streaming platforms
by Dan Cooper | Oct 04, 2021 | News
Joel Coen argues that he and his brother owe much of their career to home formats, and as such, is respectful of their contribution to his success....
Amblin's Last Voyage Of The Demeter wraps production
by Dan Cooper | Oct 04, 2021 | News
The next film in a wave of Dracula spin-offs has completed shooting, with a planned release date of January 2023....
Who Framed Roger Rabbit heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | News
Robert Zemeckis' groundbreaking Who Framed Roger Rabbit is heading to 4K disc in the UK this November: more here....
Trailer launches for creepy horror, Marionette
by Dan Cooper | Oct 04, 2021 | News
The film Marionette, which was released in the UK last year, has received a creepy new trailer and a new title for its US launch....
Some spoiler-filled thoughts on No Time To Die’s last act
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | Feature, News
The new James Bond is playing in cinemas, and leaves lots of things to talk about them - with huge spoilers, here are some thoughts on the last half...
Podcast: Batman (1989) and Our Ladies (2019)
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that took 30 years between them to get made....
The scene that was set to be chopped from Paddington 2
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2021 | Feature, News
The story of how Paddington 2's wonderful barbershop sequence nearly, well, got the chop....
The history of Capcom's legendary CP System
by Ian Dransfield | Oct 01, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
We look back on the Systems that made Capcom
The slow demise of DVD and Blu-ray special features
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2021 | Feature, News
Extra features are a rarity on DVDs and Blu-rays now, particularly on new releases - and there's a lot we're missing out on....
Cast grows as filming begins on Matthew Vaughn's spy movie, Argylle
by Dan Cooper | Oct 01, 2021 | News
Cameras are rolling on Vaughn's latest foray into the espionage action genre, Argylle: more on it here....
Film Quiz Friday: The Name's Bond, James Bond
by Mark Harrison | Oct 01, 2021 | Feature, News
We've been expecting you, Mr Bond, and with the UK release of No Time To Die, this week's film quiz is about all things 007....
Chuck Steel: Night Of The Trampires: trailer for adult stop motion animated film
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2021 | News
A new stop motion animated film, made in Wales, is heading our way soon: here's the first trailer....
British movie podcast of the week: Really, 007!
by Em McGowan | Oct 01, 2021 | Feature
Our podcast recommendation of the week has a James Bond 007 flavour to it: more on it right here....
Disney settles breach of contract lawsuit with Scarlett Johansson
by Dan Cooper | Oct 01, 2021 | News
The public spat between Disney and Scarlett Johansson ends with a private settlement, with studios across Hollywood most likely breathing a sigh of...
