Film Stories

Mulan lands on Disney+ for no extra charge today

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2020 | News

The live action take on Mulan debuts on the Disney+ service, without the need to pay out an extra twenty quid for the privilege....

Matilda: the film of the stage musical to shoot in 2021

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2020 | News

The movie of the Matilda musical finally films next year - and open auditions are taking place for one of the key roles in the film too....

Francis Ford Coppola on his new version of The Godfather: Part III

by Dan Cooper | Dec 04, 2020 | News

As it releases into cinemas, Francis Ford Coppola has been chatting about his new - and improved - cut of The Godfather Part III. ...

Netflix launches trailer for The Dig ahead of January release

by Dan Cooper | Dec 04, 2020 | News

Netflix has dropped the trailer and release date for the upcoming historical drama The Dig, featuring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes....

Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan review

by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 04, 2020 | Reviews

Julien Temple's new film is a terrific look at the life and work of Shane MacGowan - and here's our review of the movie....

Trailer lands for Fatale ahead of theatrical release this month

by Dan Cooper | Dec 04, 2020 | News

The upcoming thriller Fatale has opted to go for the theatrical release route this December, at least in the US - here's the trailer....

The Shows Must Go On: full stage production of 42nd Street for free

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2020 | News

A full production of the Broadway and West End hit 42nd Street, starring Bonnie Langford, is streaming for free this weekend....

Here’s the trailer for a new Liam Neeson film where he shoots people

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2020 | News

Liam Neeson has been Taken a lot of times, he's been an Honest Thief, and now he's The Marksman: here's the trailer....

Warner Bros, the announcement that's rocked Hollywood, and how will it affect the UK?

by Liam Macleod | Dec 04, 2020 | Feature, News

With The Suicide Squad, The Matrix 4 and Dune amongst those heading to streaming at the same time as cinemas, a look at Warner Bros' game-changing...

Where next for the Transformers films?

by David Heslop | Dec 04, 2020 | Feature, News

It's decision time for the future of the Transformers on the big screen: a few thoughts as to where the movies could go next as they leave the Michael...

Film Quiz Friday: What's In The Box???

by Mark Harrison | Dec 04, 2020 | Feature, News

There’s more than just Se7en questions in this week’s David Fincher-themed film quiz – we’ve got 30 whole brainteasers about all kinds of movies....

British movie podcast of the week: Fantasy/Animation

by Em McGowan | Dec 04, 2020 | Feature

Our weekly podcast recommendation? This time, we're looking at Fantasy/Animation, a show that mixes interesting chat with an educational edge....

Doctor Strange 2 starts filming in the UK

by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is finally shooting, with production underway in the south of England....

Wonder Woman 1984: latest on UK release details

by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Talks are underway between Warner Bros and Sky that may being Wonder Woman 1984 to on demand services in January in the UK....

Green light given for new Liverpool film studios

by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Two new sound stages will be up and running in Liverpool by this time next year, as permission is given for construction to go ahead....

Saint Maud coming to DVD and Blu-ray in February 2021

by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2020 | News

The hugely-acclaimed Saint Maud will be getting a features-packed disc release in February 2021 - more details right here....

A cinema with taped off chairs for social distancing

Cinemas in 2020, Disney+, and why industry change has been long overdue

by David Baldwin | Dec 03, 2020 | Feature, News

A cinema programmer on the changes 2020 has brought to the industry - and why change may now be a good thing....

Warner Bros acquires Doug Liman's Harrods-based heist film

by Dan Cooper | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Warner Bros is getting back into business with Edge Of Tomorrow director Doug Liman for Lockdown - more details here....

Heart of Stone announced: new spy franchise starring Gal Gadot

by Dan Cooper | Dec 03, 2020 | News

A new rival to the Mission: Impossible and James Bond franchises is on the way, with Gal Gadot set to headline the series....

Trailer released for Eric Bana-headlined The Dry

by Dan Cooper | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Australian thriller The Dry, starring the mighty Eric Bana, is set to release early in 2021 - and here's the first trailer for the film....

Intersection between horror flicks and comic books explored in new project

by Dan Cooper | Dec 03, 2020 | News

Horror movies meet comic books in a new Kickstarter project which explores the history of every horror movie comic book adaptation ever published....

Waving a fond farewell to Nintendo's 3DS

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature, Gaming

As Nintendo winds up production on its 3D handheld, here’s a look back at quietly superb device

Clive Barker gets the US rights to Hellraiser back

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2020 | News

An agreement is reached that gives Clive Barker the American rights back to Hellraiser, the 1987 movie he wrote and directed....

Van Helsing is set for another big screen reboot

by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2020 | News

The iconic vampire hunter Van Helsing will be returning to cinemas, but this time in a darker and harder-edged film from an exciting creative team....

Elijah Wood as Frodo in The Lord Of The Rings

Peter Jackson on the Lord Of The Rings 4K remastering

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2020 | News

The difficulties of getting a consistent look for The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit 4K remasters are explored in a new video....

First trailer released for Studio Ghibli's Earwig And The Witch

by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2020 | News

The upcoming Earwig And The Witch marks the legendary animation house's first foray into CG animation but still contains all of its trademark charm....