Film Stories

New film musical based on Lionel Richie songs coming from Disney

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2020 | News

Following in the path of Mamma Mia! and Yesterday, a new film set to the music of Lionel Richie is in the early stages of development....

Happy Death Day 3 still possible, says Jason Blum

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2020 | News

It looks like there's a chance of a third Happy Death Day movie after all, as Jason Blum suggests the trilogy may yet get a chance to complete....

Event Horizon: new hope for deleted footage

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2020 | News

At last, an extras-packed disc release of Event Horizon is on the cards - and the search is on for its infamous missing footage....

Ronnie Scott’s documentary waiting for cinemas to reopen

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2020 | News

The film Ronnie's had been planned for a June cinema release - but it's going to hold on until they reopen, rather than going immediately to on...

The woman who powered Warner Bros' movie marketing revolution

by Film Stories | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature

Sue Kroll isn’t a household name, but her work has had real influence on the movie world over the past decade or two....

Wellbeing Matters: when bullies steal your spark

by Jane Roberts | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature

In our weekly spot where we talk about things to do with mental health and wellbeing, a bit of a chat about the damage bullies do....

How we made A Serial Killer's Guide To Life

by Poppy Roe | Jun 10, 2020 | Feature, News

Poppy Roe takes us through the story behind her debut feature film, the acclaimed A Serial Killer's Guide To Life....

Bill & Ted Face The Music: the first trailer

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | News

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are back as Bill & Ted, and we've got the brand new trailer for their next excellent adventure to prove it....

Paper Beast review: Éric Chahi takes us to another world

by Alan Wen | Jun 09, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

One of the best PSVR exclusives so far? Quite possibly

Dating Amber review: a witty, likeable and recommended streaming treat

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | Reviews

Dating Amber tells the story of a young couple in 1990s Ireland - but it's a relationship of convenience, as it turns out....

My 12 favourite things about Michael Bay’s Armageddon

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | Feature

If you're looking for some 1990s escapist entertainment, then Michael Bay's Armageddon never lets you down....

Dark Waters confirmed for UK disc release in July

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | News

Mark Ruffalo stars in Dark Waters, that - having being overlooked in this year's awards - is heading to DVD in July....

New Evil Dead film confirmed, director announced

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | News

The new Evil Dead film will go by the name of Evil Dead Now, with the director of The Hole In The Ground on board....

Days Of The Bagnold Summer review: a quietly impressive debut feature

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | Reviews

Simon Bird makes his directorial debut with Days Of The Bagnold Summer - and it's a really impressive piece of work....

New Blumhouse thriller skipping cinemas, heading to on demand

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2020 | News

The first trailer lands for You Should Have Left, starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried - and the film will debut on demand next week....

Final Fantasy VII Remake review

by Nic Reuben | Jun 08, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews

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Podcast: The Shadow (1994) and My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | Podcasts

In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two 1990s films that both sparked sequel talk....

Here’s the trailer for Showgirls documentary You Don’t Nomi

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News

A documentary exploring the story of Showgirls, and how it's become a more liked film 25 years since its original release: here's the trailer for You...

The Shows Must Go On: The Wiz streaming for free this week

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News

A full-length musical production of The Wiz will be streaming for free at the end of the week - full details of the show and its cast line-up right...

Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho moves to April 2021

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | News

Edgar Wright's new movie, that had been due in cinemas in September, and the UK release date is confirmed for April 2021....

The lost Adam Sandler blockbuster movie

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2020 | Feature

For his last film as part of his Sony contract, Adam Sandler wants to bring a board game adaptation to the screen, one that would ultimately go...

Landlord's Super preview: grim up north

by Ian Dransfield | Jun 05, 2020 | Gaming, Previews

Back to the divided eighties for a few pints on draught

Rupert Everett: third volume of memoirs due this October

by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News

Rupert Everett will be charting the story of his move into film directing in his latest memoir, that's arriving in the autumn - details here....

The Goonies is getting a 4K release for its 35th birthday

by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News

The Goonies is set for a brand new disc release, including landing on the Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray format for the very first time....

Film Quiz Friday: Blood And Ice Cream edition

by Mark Harrison | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature

How’s this for a slice of fried gold? This week’s film quiz covers Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End, along with the usual mix of movie...

British movie podcast of the week: Big Meeting!

by Em McGowan | Jun 05, 2020 | Feature

Each week, we highlight a terrific British movie podcast that we reckon is worth your time - and here's a salute to Big Meeting....

The Shows Must Go On: Peter Pan streaming show postponed

by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2020 | News

This week's free streaming musical of Peter Pan has been postponed, it's been announced - more details here....

Pride: a funny, moving film that deserves a much bigger audience

by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature

2014's Pride remains one of the finest British films of the last decade, and yet it remains for many an undiscovered gem - here's why it deserves a...