Film Stories

It looks like the UK is getting Black Widow a little earlier

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

Following the assorted release date shuffles, Marvel and Disney look set to bring Black Widow to the UK nine days before its US opening....

X-Men: The New Mutants is still planned for a cinema release

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

As the preorders for the on-demand release are refunded, the plan remains for X-Men: The New Mutants to finally see the inside of a cinema....

Avatar sequels are set to cost $1bn to make

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

The bill for Avatar 2 through to Avatar 5 is set to top $1bn, as James Cameron continues to work on the four planned sequels....

The Walking Dead movie: script moving forward

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

A little update on the current state of the planned The Walking Dead movie, as work continues getting the screenplay into place....

Fisherman’s Friends 2 lands 2021 release

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

The follow-up to the hit tale of singing Cornish fishermen will be arriving in UK cinemas in March of 2021....

Tony Hawk Pro Skater videogame series gets a documentary

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

The Tony Hawk videogame series is the subject of a new film, and worldwide distribution has now been secured as well....

Here’s as many updated UK cinema release dates as we can find

by Simon Brew | May 11, 2020 | News

Lots of release dates for films have been altered in the midst of the current lockdown - and here's our list of the new dates where we have them....

The early producing credits of Michael Douglas: from Cuckoo's Nest to Starman

by Mark Harrison | May 08, 2020 | Feature, News

Once pigeonholed as the TV star son of a screen legend, Michael Douglas had to make his name in movies behind the camera first - and here's how....

Film Quiz Friday: Chris Chris Bang Bang!

by Mark Harrison | May 08, 2020 | Feature, News

It’s almost the weekend, so we’re introducing the Film Stories quiz, a few rounds of movie trivia to test your knowledge or annoy your friends and fam...

British movie podcast of the week: Super Horror Bros

by Em McGowan | May 08, 2020 | Feature

Every week, we recommend an independent UK podcast we reckon is worth your time: this week, with a horror tinge to it....

National Treasure 3 still happening, TV series too

by Simon Brew | May 08, 2020 | News

Not only are we getting a new National Treasure film, but a television series is heading to Disney+ as well, it's been revealed....

Judd Apatow’s The King Of Staten Island: first trailer

by Simon Brew | May 08, 2020 | News

The first trailer lands for the next studio film to go straight to premium video on demand: Judd Apatow's The King Of Staten Island....

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s By Jeeves to stream for free tonight

by Simon Brew | May 08, 2020 | News

From 7pm tonight, you can watch the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical By Jeeves absolutely free of charge - but only for 48 hours....

UK independent cinemas and filmmakers: we want to hear from you

by Simon Brew | May 08, 2020 | News

We're looking to use our print and online platforms to help UK independent cinemas and filmmakers - details all right this way....

National Theatre At Home programme to continue for another month

by Simon Brew | May 08, 2020 | News

Productions featuring Gillian Anderson, Tom Hiddleston and Fisayo Akinade are set to be made available by the National Theatre At Home for free....

Scream 5: Neve Campbell confirms she’s been approached for the film

by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News

The directors of the new Scream film have been in touch with Neve Campbell about returning once again to the franchise....

Wittertainment TV series: transmission details confirmed

by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo will be bringing their movie witterings to BBC Four, starting on Friday May 15th - details here....

Film Stories: an update on the magazines, and where we are now

by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | Feature

An update on the current position of Film Stories and Film Stories Junior magazines in the light of the current lockdown, and what we're up to next....