Film Stories

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....

Trailer lands for 9/11 drama The Mauritanian

by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2020 | News

Upcoming 9/11-focused courtroom drama The Mauritanian has an early 2021 release date confirmed - and here's the first trailer....

Robin’s Wish: trailer for new Robin Williams documentary

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2020 | News

Documentary feature Robin's Wish will arrive in the UK in January 2021 - here's the trailer and a bit more information about the film....

The Muppet Christmas Carol and its three lost musical numbers

by Mark Harrison | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature, News

‘Tis the season for singing songs from Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol, but what about the three numbers that didn’t make it into the theat...

Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: a word about Christmas

by Jane Roberts | Dec 02, 2020 | Feature

In the spot on the site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on the festive season....

Brock Crocodile: the indie platformer steeped in 16-bit Sega nostalgia

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Javed Miah chats to us about the seven-year process of making a homage to Sega’s 16-bit peak

Peter Dinklage to star in Legendary's Toxic Avenger reboot

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

The 1980s cult hero The Toxic Avenger is returning in what looks like a big-budget contemporary reboot by Legendary Pictures....

Trailer launches for Amazon period romance Sylvie's Love

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

Tessa Thompson-starring romance Sylvie's Love will arrive this side of Christmas, and you can catch the trailer right here....

National Theatre launches paid streaming service

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News

You can now watch National Theatre streaming productions from the comfort of your own home, in exchange for a subscription fee....

Help bring Kate & Jake to life

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News

A new movie set in Liverpool needs £5000 of crowdfunding to get off the ground - and here's how you can get involved....

Justin Kurzel's next project, Nitram, begins shooting

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

Cameras have begun rolling on Justin Kurzel's latest film, which follows on the heels of True History Of The Kelly Gang....

The Witches getting DVD and Blu-ray release in December

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News

Robert Zemeckis' film of The Witches missed out on a cinema release, but will be heading to disc in time for Christmas it's been confirmed....

Red Dot: trailer for incoming Netflix thriller

by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2020 | News

High-concept thriller Red Dot is set in the Swedish wilderness and looks like it might just be worth a watch - here's the trailer for the film....

The Shows Must Go On: full production of award-winning play Red now streaming

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | News

You've only got 48 hours if you want to catch Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch in the award-winning Red, entirely free of charge....

The battle to convince Michael Bay to make Pearl Harbor

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature, News

Disney had a panic when it looked like Michael Bay was off to make the film Phone Booth - and it needed a new project for him, and quickly....

An ode to the Saturday matinees of the 1950s

by Stephen Wade | Dec 01, 2020 | Feature

Stephen Wade recalls growing up in the matinee days of the 1950s, when a trip to the cinema brought big-screen thrills and the occasional spot of...

Windbound review: thin and repetitive

by Daniel Lipscombe | Nov 30, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

Survival isn’t ever smooth sailing in this gusty adventure

Alex Garland announces a few details regarding his next project

by Dan Cooper | Nov 30, 2020 | News

Following a prolonged period of working within the science-fiction genre, Alex Garland is heading in a different direction for his next planned film....