Directors announced for Spider-Verse 2
by Dan Cooper | Apr 20, 2021 | News
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's planned sequel has officially found its three directors - more details here....
Sound Of Metal getting Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2021 | News
Riz Ahmed stars in the terrific Sound Of Metal, which is now being lined up for a physical media release at the end of May - more details here....
Jeremy Saulnier is making a brand new thriller
by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2021 | News
The director of Blue Ruin and Green Room has a new thriller on the launchpad at Netflix - and the casting has now come together too....
When Arnold Schwarzenegger passed the action star torch to Dwayne Johnson
by Mark Harrison | Apr 20, 2021 | Feature, News
Before taking a break from Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger (not pictured) briefly appeared in Welcome To The Jungle alongside rising star Dwayne...
Children's book spot: How To Be Brave, by Daisy May Johnson
by Alexandra Goldstein | Apr 20, 2021 | Feature, Reviews
In our weekly spot where we recommend books for younger readers, an upcoming treat with plenty between its covers....
Annette trailer marks the return of Cannes
by Clare Brunton | Apr 19, 2021 | News
A trailer for Annette, starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver has been released, as the film is announced to be opening July's Cannes film...
Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings teaser trailer released
by Clare Brunton | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Marvel Studios have released the first trailer for Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, releasing in cinemas on the 3rd September 2021....
Fisherman's Friends 2 begins filming in Cornwall
by Clare Brunton | Apr 19, 2021 | News
The sequel to the 2019 feel-good phenomenon, Fisherman's Friends 2 has started production. ...
Downton Abbey 2 announced for a Christmas release
by Clare Brunton | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Christmas has come early for Downton Abbey fans with the news today that Focus Feature and Carnival Films has started production on Downton Abbey 2....
Ray Fisher opens door to Cyborg return if Warner Bros apologises
by Dan Cooper | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Ray Fisher has signalled that he is open to a reconciliation and further appearances in the DCEU, should Warner Bros formally apologise....
Ben Wheatley discusses plans for The Meg 2
by Dan Cooper | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Filmmaker Ben Wheatley insists he'll be reading from the franchise playbook when it comes to making the giant shark sequel The Meg 2....
Zack Snyder names actor who was set to play Green Lantern in his Justice League cut
by Dan Cooper | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Zack Snyder reveals that Wayne T Carr was set to play the Emerald Knight in his Justice League recut, before Warner Bros vetoed the idea....
The story of Sudan's first ever Academy Award entry
by Sarah Philip | Apr 19, 2021 | Feature, News
The eighth feature film produced in Sudan became its first contender for the Oscars - and here's the story....
Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989) and Little Voice (1998)
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that went through many possibilities, and a smaller movie with an incredible voice....
How to love video game writing as a job
by Antony de Fault | Apr 19, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Telling stories begins as a passion, but the reality of doing it as a job can be daunting. Here’s how to keep the spark…
What lost movie would you love on physical media - and why is mine Simply Irresistible?
by Clare Brunton | Apr 19, 2021 | Feature, News
What lost movie would you like to get a new physical media release? For one writer, it involves Sarah Michelle Gellar and a magical crab....
Smokey & The Bandit getting UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Burt Reynolds and his facial hair are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, as Smokey & The Bandit revs up for release....
One-time Film Stories writer has written a new book!
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News
A biography of British screen star Diana Dors is heading our way - and it's from a one-time Film Stories writer too....
Disney is fighting to keep hold of the Predator movie rights
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Jim and John Thomas are hoping to get the rights to Predator back - but the case is going to court....
Paul Greengrass, Jed Mercurio join forces for new film
by Dan Cooper | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Director Paul Greengrass' next film will adapt the tale of a rogue president and those that seek to stop him: more details here....
Now playing: Stuck in the mud with SnowRunner
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
It takes a heck of a lot of patience to end up as immobile as Ryan does in SnowRunner
Trailer lands for Riders Of Justice, new Mads Mikkelsen film
by Dan Cooper | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Mads Mikkelsen looks mean in upcoming revenge-laced black comedy/drama Riders Of Justice, set to release next month....
Carey Mulligan joins Adam Sandler in astronaut drama Spaceman
by Dan Cooper | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Spaceman is being developed by Adam Sandler at Netflix and continues to amass a promising cast, with Carey Mulligan joining the ensemble....
Slight delay to Film Stories issue 25
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Our next issue is running just a little behind schedule, and won't be arriving until May....
The story of the abandoned Pepe Le Pew movie of the 2010s
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature, News
The character of Pepe Le Pew has been reportedly pulled from Space Jam 2 - but he was all set to get his own feature less than a decade ago....
Podcast special: in conversation with producer Lynda Obst
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Hollywood producer Lynda Obst....
Film Quiz Friday: Dream Weaver
by Mark Harrison | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature, News
Sigourney Weaver is the specialist subject of this week’s film quiz, which also covers lost boys, found footage, and other movie trivia....
British movie podcast of the week: Let's Jaws For A Minute
by Em McGowan | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature
Our podcast recommendation of the week is going through Steven Spielberg's classic Jaws, one minute at a time....
Pete Davidson signs on to Joey Ramone bipoic
by Clare Brunton | Apr 15, 2021 | News
Pete Davidson reunites with director Jason Orley for rock biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone....
Indiana Jones 5 adds Mads Mikkelsen
by Clare Brunton | Apr 15, 2021 | News
Mads Mikkelsen is the latest star to be added to the upcoming (untitled) adventure film Indiana Jones 5, joining Harrison Ford and Pheobe...
