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....
When Star Wars: The Phantom Menace took a pot shot at Godzilla
by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | Feature, News
The promotional campaign for 1998's Godzilla for some reason seemed to get under the skin of the Lucasfilm and Star Wars marketing team....
Streaming free tonight: Sophie Okonedo, Ralph Fiennes in Antony & Cleopatra
by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News
The National Theatre is making its acclaimed production of Antony & Cleopatra - previously beamed to cinemas - available for free from tonight....
X-Men: The New Mutants – refunds starting to be issued
by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News
The digital listing for X-Men: The New Mutants is updated, as the mystery over the release plans for the movie continues....
Dungeons & Dragons film moving forward
by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News
A new producer boards the planned Dungeons & Dragons film, as it looks set to move forward at Hasbro and Entertainment One....
The Blues Brothers 4K release confirmed for UK
by Simon Brew | May 07, 2020 | News
Universal will be releasing The Blues Brothers on the Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray format in the UK, to salute the film's 40th birthday....
Revisiting the genre-twisting thrillers of Gregory Hoblit
by Mark Harrison | May 06, 2020 | Feature
Gregory Hoblit has directed several twisty thrillers, including Primal Fear, Frequency, and Fracture - here’s our look at an underrated and u...
Disney is looking at more films skipping cinemas, it confirms
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
Disney doesn't mention X-Men: The New Mutants by name, but confirms it's exploring the release options for its slate of movies....
Wellbeing Matters: hitting the brick wall
by Jane Roberts | May 06, 2020 | Feature
In our weekly slot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on the ongoing struggles of being in lockdown....
The plan for the abandoned Three Men And A Bride
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
It turns out that the plan for the second Three Men And A Baby sequel would have taken things down a slightly surprising route....
Hunter: Stallone finally set to make the film after over a decade in limbo
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
A project that at one time was set to be turned into a Rambo sequel, Sylvester Stallone reveals that Hunter is finally moving forward....
Inmate #1: The Rise Of Danny Trejo trailer
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
Here's the first trailer for a brand new documentary, telling the story of Danny Trejo and how he turned his life around....
Bright 2 is happening with a new director
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
Netflix is pressing ahead with the sequel to its first blockbuster film - but the Will Smith-headlined Bright sequel will have a new director....
Vue Cinemas looking to reopen in the UK in July
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2020 | News
Vue Cinemas is aiming to open up its cinemas in time for the release of Mulan and Tenet, this coming July....
Interactive: the making of Headspun
by Ryan Lambie | May 05, 2020 | Feature, Gaming
Developer Jamin Smith talks us through the trials of making his ambitious point-and-click hybrid
The Matilda movie musical lands Ralph Fiennes
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
The big screen take on the acclaimed Matilda musical is pressing ahead, and Ralph Fiennes is the first addition to the cast....
DVD and Blu-ray players sales spike during lockdown
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
Figures from America suggest that lots of people are turning back to physical DVDs and Blu-rays during the lockdown....
Faulty Roots is to become a feature film
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
An acclaimed short British film with a mental health message is on its way to becoming a full-length feature film, it's been announced....
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s By Jeeves to stream for free this Friday
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
The next Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to stream for free is to be one of his lesser-known works: By Jeeves....
Confirmed: Taika Waititi to co-write and direct a Star Wars film
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
The Star Wars franchise on the big screen continues, with Taika Waititi now confirmed to be making a new film in the saga....
Netflix is pressing ahead with Extraction 2
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2020 | News
Extraction 2 is happening, it's been confirmed, as Netflix orders a sequel to its huge Chris Hemsworth-headlined hit action movie....
