Film Stories

Netflix renews British superhero show Supacell for season 2

by Maria Lattila | Aug 13, 2024 | News, TV

Good news alert: Netflix has renewed Supacell, their acclaimed superhero show for season 2. More below. ...

Slow Horses | AppleTV+ releases trailer for season 4

by Maria Lattila | Aug 13, 2024 | News, TV

Gary Oldman is back as the grumpy, unshowered Jackson Lamb in AppleTV+’s hit series. Watch the Slow Horses season 4 trailer below. ...

Borderlands | Eli Roth talks opening weekend worries (exclusive)

by Maria Lattila | Aug 13, 2024 | News

For the latest issue of Film Stories magazine, we chatted to director Eli Roth about Borderlands - and the film's opening weekend was definitely on...

Arts Cinema Bromley | South London community group formed to protect local film culture

by James Harvey | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Cinemas might be closing across the UK but, as a new community group is proving, that doesn’t mean cinema culture has to end…...

Conclave | Edward Berger’s drama heading to UK cinemas in November

by Maria Lattila | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Edward Berger’s papal drama Conclave is scheduled to hit UK cinemas in late November. More on the film below. ...

Hostel TV show | Eli Roth wants make a 'horror White Lotus'; filming might start next year (exclusive)

by Maria Lattila | Aug 13, 2024 | News

From the latest issue of Film Stories magazine, Eli Roth talks exclusively about his upcoming Hostel TV show and its White Lotus inspiration:...

Alien: Romulus | "If you're aiming for an acclaimed masterpiece, you're doing it wrong," says director Fede Alvarez

by Ryan Lambie | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Director Fede Alvarez isn't afraid to divide opinion with Alien: Romulus, he tells us. "Maybe half won't like it and the other half will love it," he...

The Bench | Scottish horror film released 17 years after filming

by Jake Godfrey | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Indie Scottish horror film The Bench began filming 17 years ago, and it's only now streaming on Amazon Prime....

James Cameron confirms new Terminator project

by Dan Cooper | Aug 13, 2024 | News

After a pause to assess the state of real-world technology, it looks like James Cameron is once again working on a new Terminator project....

The Monkey | Trailer for Stephen King adaptation, from Longlegs director

by Dan Cooper | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Riding high on the momentum of Longlegs, here's a trailer for director Osgood Perkins' follow-up, The Monkey, based on Stephen King's writing....

James Cameron on criticism of True Lies, Aliens 4K transfers: "get a life"

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Sweet, calm James Cameron has responded to critique of the True Lies and Aliens 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release transfers....

Film Stories magazine issue 51 | 168 pages, headlined by Alice Lowe!

by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2024 | News

Issue 51 of Film Stories – the UK’s biggest film magazine – is now on sale, and we're proud to put Alice Lowe on our cover....

Anthony Bourdain biopic coming together, A24 in line to back project

by Dan Cooper | Aug 13, 2024 | News

The Holdovers breakout lead Dominic Sessa is reportedly in negotiations to star in an Anthony Bourdain biopic....

Alien: Romulus | Fede Alvarez interview: practical effects, Hollywood apathy, and making divisive sci-fi horror

by Ryan Lambie | Aug 13, 2024 | Feature, Interviews, News

Writer-director Fede Alvarez talks exclusively about his new film, Alien: Romulus and his handmade approach to its making....

Two Halloween videogames are in development

by Maria Lattila | Aug 12, 2024 | Gaming, News

Boss Team Games is developing two videogames based on John Carpenter’s horror classic, Halloween. More details on those below. ...

Moana 2 | Full trailer sets Moana on a journey to connect the islands

by Maria Lattila | Aug 12, 2024 | News

The full Moana 2 trailer showcases a terrifying storm and Moana’s little sister. Watch the trailer here. ...

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes confirmed for UK DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in September

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is coming to physical media - including 4K disc - in the UK this September. More details here....

Crawl 2 officially in development, Alexandre Aja returning to direct

by Maria Lattila | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Alexandre Aja is returning for more alligator action as Crawl 2 starts taking shape at Paramount. More on the sequel below. ...

Avatar 3 is now Avatar: Fire And Ash; "It's definitely what you want," James Cameron insists

by Ryan Lambie | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Disney's D23 jamboree saw director James Cameron announce the title of his next Avatar film: Fire And Ash, and tease its "high emotional stakes."...

Why are film trailers so bloomin' long?

by James Harvey | Aug 12, 2024 | Feature

Three minutes, it turns out, is just enough time for a trailer to spoil a film's entire plot. So why are teasers still so long, when brevity makes...

Geostorm | Dean Devlin says it's not his film, but open to the Devlin cut

by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Dean Devlin is the credited director of the much-loved Geostorm, but says it's not his film - yet he'd do his own cut, and possibly Geostorm 2....

Brad Bird in production on Ray Gunn, will oversee The Incredibles 3 next

by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Two big movies are on the slate for Brad Bird, including a decades-long passion project - Ray Gunn - and The Incredibles 3....

Producer on scrapped Joaquin Phoenix film: "it's a nightmare"

by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2024 | News

One of the producers on the new Todd Haynes film which has fallen apart on the eve of production, on reports that Joaquin Phoenix abandoned the...

TRON: Ares | Nine Inch Nails to score the film

by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2024 | News

In the absence of TRON: Legacy's composers, the legendary Daft Punk, TRON: Ares has turned to Nine Inch Nails instead for its score....

Snow White | Trailer released for live action Disney remake

by Jake Godfrey | Aug 12, 2024 | News

Rachel Zegler stars in Disney's live action reimagining of Snow White, and here's the teaser trailer for the 2025 release....

Todd Haynes’ next film not moving forward as Joaquin Phoenix exits the project

by Maria Lattila | Aug 09, 2024 | News

Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of Todd Haynes’ new film, which won’t be moving forward. More on the story below....

Laika: Frame By Frame | Behind the scenes of the BFI’s stop-motion exhibition

by James Harvey | Aug 09, 2024 | Feature, News

The BFI Southbank is turning its first floor into a celebration of all things Laika. We spoke to both companies about their new team-up......

Trap review | A deliciously goofy killer thriller

by James Harvey | Aug 09, 2024 | News, Reviews

M Night Shyamalan’s new movie is frequently silly, occasionally thrilling, and makes a modicum of sense. It’s also ridiculously good fun. Here’s our T...