King of Seas preview: when piracy in games is a good thing
by Ian Dransfield | Oct 02, 2020 | Gaming, Previews
Gettin’ all peg-leggy in this upcoming scurvy simulator
Film Stories: a letter to our brilliant readers and listeners
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
With Film Stories now funded into 2021, here's an overview of where the project is and what we want to do next....
How do I pitch to Film Stories and Film Stories Junior magazines?
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
We're opening back up for writing pitches across our magazines - and if you're interested, here's some information to help you put together your...
The Rock: the crucial rewrite that got Sean Connery on board
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | Feature, News
Sean Connery was looking for a blockbuster movie to make in the mid-1990s - but he wasn't too happy when he first got the script to The Rock....
Film Quiz Friday: The Punch-Drunk Edition
by Mark Harrison | Oct 02, 2020 | Feature
As the Rocky movies return to cinemas, this week’s film quiz requires a bit of boxing clever - here’s 30 movie trivia questions to test you out....
British movie podcast of the week: The VHS Strikes Back
by Em McGowan | Oct 02, 2020 | Feature
Welcome to the spot where we recommend a movie podcast to you every week - and this time, we're going back to the world of the VHS tape....
Spider-Man 3: Jamie Foxx to return as Electro
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
Jamie Foxx will be making the leap from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to the upcoming Spider-Man 3, it's been revealed....
Ben Wheatley has made a horror movie... during lockdown
by Dan Cooper | Oct 02, 2020 | News
Filmmaker Ben Wheatley is big on surprises, but is currently cagey on details of his brand new horror film, that's been shot over the summer....
UK cinema release date and trailer land for horror satire, Bad Hair
by Dan Cooper | Oct 02, 2020 | News
Justin Simien's 1980s horror satire of racist beauty norms, Bad Hair, is getting a UK cinema release in November - here's the trailer....
Daniel Craig’s James Bond films all heading back to UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
The likes of Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace look set to return to British cinema screens over the next few weeks, ahead of No Time To Die....
The Shows Must Go On: Michael Ball concert set for this weekend
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
The ongoing programming of free streaming musicals and musical productions will be screening a concert from Michael Ball this weekend....
Hubie Halloween: new trailer for new Adam Sandler film
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2020 | News
The latest collaboration between Adam Sandler and Netflix is nearly ready: here's the latest trailer for the incoming Hubie Halloween....
Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm - the first trailer
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Sacha Baron Cohen will be returning as Borat ahead of the US presidential election, as Borat 2 is now official....
New Doug Liman pandemic heist thriller will be set in Harrods
by Dan Cooper | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Director Doug Liman is heading to space for a future movie project - but it looks like he's been off to Harrods first....
New film to chart the making of The Godfather
by Dan Cooper | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Barry Levinson will direct a film about the making of The Godfather, featuring Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal - sounds like an offer we can't...
Hackers 2 is a possibility, its director reveals
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Hackers director Iain Softley reveals that conversations have been taking place about a possible follow up to the 90s movie....
Film music genius Neil Brand needs your help
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Pianist and film music expert Neil Brand is one of many affected by current happenings in the world, and he could use a bit of support....
Soft Top Hard Shoulder: trailer for first ever Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Oct 01, 2020 | News
Peter Capaldi stars in and writes Soft Top Hard Shoulder, and thanks to a new distributor, a Blu-ray release is finally happening....
A spirited defence of The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
by Sarah Cook | Oct 01, 2020 | Feature, News
With the news that Disney's Lion King 2 is likely to be an origin story, one writer argues that Simba's Pride deserves the proper do-over treatment...
Aftershocks: reviving the retro FPS
by Rick Lane | Sep 30, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Low polygon counts, frantic action. The first-person shooter is back with one goal: to party like it’s 1995
Zac Efron joins Blumhouse's Firestarter reboot
by Dan Cooper | Sep 30, 2020 | News
The first major casting announcement for the reboot of the 1980s' Stephen King adaptation has come in the form of Mr Zac Efron....
Gabriel Byrne’s memoir set for November release
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2020 | News
Gabriel Byrne has penned his memoir, and the actor's book will be heading to stores this coming November - more details here....
A Merchant Ivory Blu-ray boxset is coming next month
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2020 | News
Four films from the Merchant Ivory archive are heading to Blu-ray in October in a special boxset - more details right here....
The Lion King 2: Barry Jenkins to direct Disney sequel
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2020 | News
The Oscar-winning director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, has signed up to direct The Lion King 2 for Disney....
Film Stories issue 19 (October 2020): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Sep 30, 2020 | News
The brand new issue of Film Stories is on its way - here's what's inside our independent movie magazine, and how to get a copy of it....
Celebrating the films of Armando Iannucci
by Mark Harrison | Sep 30, 2020 | Feature, News
As a feature director, Armando Iannucci is three-for-three so far - we revisit In The Loop, The Death Of Stalin, and The Personal History Of David...
Wellbeing Matters: medical treatment in a pandemic
by Jane Roberts | Sep 30, 2020 | Feature
Welcome to the sport where each week we chat about mental health and wellbeing: this time, a chat about hospital appointments....
The Craft: Legacy trailer lands, UK cinema release confirmed
by Dan Cooper | Sep 30, 2020 | News
The new take on The Craft will head to cinemas in the UK and on demand in the US - and here's the first trailer for the movie....
SnowRunner review: drivin' in a winter wonderland
by Joe Parlock | Sep 29, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Snow business like the driving sim business
Stacked cast revealed for Soderbergh’s upcoming No Sudden Move
by Dan Cooper | Sep 29, 2020 | News
Steven Soderbergh’s new film has been announced and along with it, quite the cast list too - more details right here. N...
