Mr Payback | The interactive film that didn't change the world
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2024 | Feature
Bob Gale, buoyed by the success of the Back To The Future trilogy, took on Mr Payback, the world’s first truly interactive movie. What could p...
The secret world of location scouts
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2024 | Feature
Film Stories chats to three location professionals about just what it takes to ļ¬nd and secure the backdrops to some of cinema’s most magical sce...
A letter to the readers, supporters and followers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2024 | News
An update on Film Stories, ways you can support us, and ways you can sort your Christmas shopping out......
In The Grey | Guy Ritchie's next film loses January release slot
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2024 | News
Lionsgate has removed Guy Ritchie thriller In The Grey from its scheduled late January 2025 release slot and has yet to give the film a new date....
Lynne Ramsay's Stone Mattress might shoot later this year
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2024 | News
We Need To Talk About Kevin director Lynne Ramsay is reportedly about to embark on another film: revenge thriller Stone Mattress....
Wicked's social media frenzy stirs debate about phone use in cinemas
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2024 | News
Numerous fans have been sharing pics of their Wicked screenings online, but some cinema chains aren't happy about phone use during showings....
What do you think of cinemas? Please take our survey!
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2024 | News
Our cinema behaviour survey is back, and aims to find out just what it's like when you go and watch a movie at your local filmhouse....
Missing You | Trailer released for Harlan Coben thriller
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 27, 2024 | News, TV
Harlen Coben's Missing You comes to Netflix at the very start of 2025 - and here's the trailer for the new Netflix production....
Terrifier 3 | A new making-of documentary film lands
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2024 | News
The tale behind Terrifier 3 is told in Art Attack! The Dissection Of Terrifier 3, even as Terrifier 4 is being planned and plotted....
Greatest Days | 18 months on, Take That film finally gets DVD release
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2024 | News
2023's Take That musical movie Greatest Days is finally coming to DVD in the UK in early 2025: more on the release here....
Mental Health Matters | Christmas time (oh no)
by Sarah Myers | Nov 27, 2024 | Feature
A few thoughts on the weeks of festive build-up, and the pressure that seems to go with them, in our latest mental health chat....
Moana 2 review | Disney takes a step back
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2024 | News, Reviews
The return of Moana to the big screen in Moana 2 turns out to be a pretty flat party. Here's our review of the film....
Indie thriller The Imposters heading to streaming platforms in January
by Maria Lattila | Nov 26, 2024 | News
LGBTQ+ thriller The Imposters from director Nicholas Winter will be available to stream on digital platforms from January. More details below. ...
Juror #2 sets digital and Blu-ray release dates for December
by Maria Lattila | Nov 26, 2024 | News
You can soon enjoy Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 from home as the legal drama heads to digital and Blu-ray. Details below. ...
Cancel Christmas: Jude Law reveals The Holiday's cottage doesn't exist
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2024 | News
The perfect Cotswolds Christmas cottage is one of the shining highlights of festive classic, The Holiday. Or it was until Jude Law stepped in....
Captain America: Brave New World | Anthony Mackie reportedly back for brave new reshoots
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2024 | News
Just four months away from release, Captain America: Brave New World is once again back before cameras for some last-minute reshoots....
Film Stories Podcast Network | Cinematic Monsters, the French New Wave, In the Loop and more
by A J Black | Nov 26, 2024 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News
This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover the monster in cinema, the French New Wave and more. Here’s w...
Pirates Of The Caribbean | Keira Knightley reflects franchise was "reason she was taken down"
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2024 | News
Keira Knightley accepts that the Pirates Of The Caribbean films opened doors for her - but also reflects that she paid a personal price....
Christopher Nolan | Charlize Theron joins director's next film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2024 | News
The ensemble for Christopher Nolan's next film is becoming more impressive with each new name. The latest new name: Charlize Theron....
Slumdog Millionaire 2 | Deal struck for sequel to Best Picture winner
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2024 | News
2008 Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire looks like it may be getting a Slumdog Millionaire 2, thanks to a new rights deal. More here....
Half Man | BBC reveals new drama from creator of Baby Reindeer
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 26, 2024 | News, TV
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd's next TV drama will be Half Man. The BBC have revealed more details about the project....
Gladiator II and the lone hero of democracy
by A J Black | Nov 26, 2024 | Feature
It may be set in Ancient Rome, but like its predecessor, Gladiator II says a lot about the current state of democracy, AJ writes....
Moana 2 | Please, Dwayne Johnson, don't sing in the cinema
by James Harvey | Nov 26, 2024 | Feature, News
Moana 2 star Dwayne Johnson has advocated strange behaviour in public again, and we had some thoughts. Here's when it's okay to sing in the cinema......
Armando Iannucci | Writer's next film will be social media satire
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 26, 2024 | News
Satirist and The Death Of Stalin writer-director Armando Iannucci will take aim at social media in his next film....
Yellowstone season 5 episode 11 review: Three Fifty-Three - finally, progress
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Yellowstone continues to struggle with the Kevin Costner question, but eventually finds a way forward in season 5 episode 11. Our spoiler-filled...
New MediCinema opens its doors at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
by Maria Lattila | Nov 25, 2024 | News
MediCinema at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust opened its doors in Liverpool on Sunday with an exclusive screening of Moana 2. ...
Mike Flanagan's Clayface film is reportedly happening
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2024 | News
Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan's long-reported film about DC villain Clayface appears to be moving forwards....
Spider-Man 4 looking likely to be delayed by six months
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2024 | News
Spider-Man 4, starring Tom Holland, is likely to miss its originally planned summer 2026 release date. More on the news here....
Highlander remake | Director Chad Stahelski hints at near-future setting
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2024 | News
The remake of Highlander is finally set to start filming in 2025 - and director Chad Stahelski has been chatting about a potential near-future...
Wolfs 2 killed by director in response to abandoned cinema release
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2024 | News
Director Jon Watts reveals that Wolfs 2 was abandoned due to him not trusting Apple anymore 'as a creative partner'. More here....
