Film Stories

Wonder Woman 1984 is out today – but UK release plans are in tatters

by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2020 | News

Wonder Woman 1984 is finally released in the UK today, just as a whole bunch more English cinemas have to close their doors....

Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: good wishes

by Jane Roberts | Dec 16, 2020 | Feature

In our spot where we chat about things to do with wellbeing and mental health, a few words on what's been 'a bit of a year'....

Naomi Ackie cast as Whitney Houston in upcoming biopic

by Dan Cooper | Dec 16, 2020 | News

An "exhaustive" casting process has been conducted to find the actor to play Whitney Houston for the upcoming biopic of the legendary singer....

Wonder Woman 1984 review: an uncynical superhero sequel

by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2020 | News, Reviews

Here's our very spoiler-light review of Wonder Woman 1984 - the long-awaited superhero sequel, starring Gal Gadot....

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft team up for safer gaming

by Ian Dransfield | Dec 15, 2020 | Gaming, News

Mortal enemies bury the hatchet... a bit

BPM: Bullets Per Minute review - ride of the Valkyries

by Aaron Potter | Dec 15, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

Rock out to a rollicking roguelike rhythm shooter

It’s A Wonderful Life, and the 2015 sequel that never was

by Mark Harrison | Dec 15, 2020 | Feature, News

An announced sequel to It’s A Wonderful Life ran into legal problems in the 2010s - we examine the rights situation surrounding Frank Capra’s Chr...

Children's book of the week: Boy, Everywhere by A M Dassu

by Charlotte Harrison | Dec 15, 2020 | Reviews

Our latest recommendation for young readers is a haunting, human piece of work from author A M Dassu....

Dungeons & Dragons: Chris Pine to lead the new film

by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2020 | News

The new big screen take on Dungeons & Dragons, from the directors of Game Night, recruits Chris Pine to its party....

Zack Snyder talks up Justice League cinema run, criticises Warner's HBO Max decision

by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2020 | News

Zack Snyder on trying to get Justice League back in cinemas - and that HBO Max/Warner Bros debate....

Guillermo del Toro almost directed a star wars movie

Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley wraps production, sets release date

by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2020 | News

Guillermo del Toro's next film has now completed photography with the director aiming to have it in front of our eyes a year from now....

Anthony Mackie stars in Outside The Wire: trailer

by Dan Cooper | Dec 15, 2020 | News

Androids, drones, and action abound in Outside The Wire featuring Anthony Mackie, and from Escape Plan director Mikael Håfström....

White Shadows preview: a surreal, eerie dystopia

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 14, 2020 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Daniel Wagner tells us about his German studio’s expressionistic, dystopian debut

WarnerMedia makes announcement regarding Justice League investigation

by Dan Cooper | Dec 14, 2020 | News

WarnerMedia has concluded its investigation into the negative practices that reportedly occurred on the set of Justice League and action has been t...

Chris Evans address backlash over his Buzz Lightyear casting

by Dan Cooper | Dec 14, 2020 | News

Chris Evans speaks out to address fan concern about new Toy Story spin-off Lightyear not using the voice talents of series regular, Tim Allen....

Batman V Superman is being remastered before Justice League arrives

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News

Zack Snyder is working on an IMAX-ratio remaster of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, he's revealed....

Trailer lands for Shadow In The Cloud, WWII sci-fi action movie

by Dan Cooper | Dec 14, 2020 | News

A fan of the classic Twilight Zone episode, Terror At 20,000 Feet? Then Shadow In The Cloud might be just up your street....

Primer & Upstream Color arriving on double pack Blu-ray set

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News

Shane Carruth's two films to date are getting a brand new Blu-ray release in February - more details here....

A few thoughts on Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: can it recapture the magic of Star Wars on the big screen?

by Dan Cooper | Dec 14, 2020 | Feature, News

A few thoughts on Star Wars, Rogue Squadron, and recapturing what works about the franchise on the big screen....

Let Him Go review: Diane Lane and Kevin Costner return to cinemas

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Reviews

Diane Lane and Kevin Costner headline the incoming thriller Let Him Go - and here's our review of the movie....

Podcast: Gremlins (1984) and In The Bleak Midwinter (1995)

by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the practical challenges of bringing small creatures to life, and an overlooked Christmas movie....

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure review - picture perfect

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 11, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

A snappy, eco-conscious island romp packed with charm

Marvel announce huge raft of new movies for the MCU

by Dan Cooper | Dec 11, 2020 | News

Marvel's movie plans for the next few years have been laid out - and there's a lot to look forward to....

Indiana Jones 5 filming next year, will end the series

by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News

Harrison Ford will return to play Indiana Jones one last time, with the new movie set to start shooting next year....

Patty Jenkins to helm the next Star Wars film

by Dan Cooper | Dec 11, 2020 | News

Get yourself into Attack Pattern Delta, because Christmas 2023 will see a new Star Wars film based on the flying heroics of the galaxy's finest space...