The final Famicom was made 20 years ago today
by Steven Tucker | Sep 25, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides
It's twenty years since Nintendo’s final Famicom was made in Japan. We look back at the differences between it and its western cousin, the NES.
Smile 2 and Mean Girls musical movie are both confirmed for 2024
by Dan Cooper | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Paramount has added to its 2024 theatrical slate with a sequel to Smile and a new Mean Girls film....
Star Wars | Rogue One director Gareth Edwards offers classy take on his bumpy experience
by Dan Cooper | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Rogue One director Gareth Edwards offers up gratitude and points praise in the direction of George Lucas on the eve of The Creator's release. ...
The long-running writers' strike appears to be over
by Dan Cooper | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Both parties in the writers' strike have come to a 'tentative agreement', paving the way for the conclusion to a dispute which began 146 days ago....
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio | Criterion 4K disc confirmed for UK release
by Simon Brew | Sep 25, 2023 | News
The Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is arriving on 4K UHD disc, Blu-ray and DVD, just in time for Christmas....
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial | Trailer for William Friedkin's final film
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 25, 2023 | News
The late William Friedkin's final film is The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and the trailer for the movie has landed.
Jackdaw | Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen star, first trailer here
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen headline the British thriller, Jackdaw, and here's the trailer for the film....
Why Oppenheimer’s delayed home release isn't all good news
by Maria Lattila | Sep 22, 2023 | Feature
According to reports, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer won’t be available to buy or rent until November. We have some thoughts.
The Continental review | Slick, stylish, but why is it here?
by James Harvey | Sep 22, 2023 | Reviews
A young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) fights for control of his favourite hotel in Lionsgate’s John Wick spin-off. Here’s our review of The Con...
New Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire, coming in 2024
by Maria Lattila | Sep 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Private Division and Wētā Workshop promise a new way to explore Middle-earth in a cosy new Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire.
Prime Video is the latest streaming service to introduce ads
by Maria Lattila | Sep 22, 2023 | News
Following hot on the heels of Netflix and Disney+, Prime Video is set to introduce ads to their entertainment content in 2024.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal close to being cleared by UK regulator
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 22, 2023 | Gaming, News, Uncategorised
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority previously blocked Microsoft's Activision deal, but it's now happy with a revised proposal.
UK’s Leavesden studio lot will become a DC Studios hub by 2027
by Maria Lattila | Sep 22, 2023 | News
James Gunn and Peter Safran are getting ready to make the Leavesden studio lot in the UK DC’s main production home.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 3 is in the works at Ubisoft
by Maria Lattila | Sep 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Good news for the fans of the Tom Clancyverse - The Division 3 is now officially in the works at Massive Entertainment.
Film Quiz Frid4y: And So Fourth
by Mark Harrison | Sep 22, 2023 | Feature
This week’s film quiz is brought to you by the number 4, with 30 questions about fourth instalments and other famous Fours on film.
The Island | Pawel Pawlikowski’s suspended film could be back on
by Dan Cooper | Sep 22, 2023 | News
The Island - the first film production to be sunk by the actors' strike - may be resurrected after all, according to reports.
David S Goyer on the DC Extended Universe: "This is not how you build a house”
by Dan Cooper | Sep 22, 2023 | News
David S Goyer, the writer behind Batman Begins and Man of Steel, reflects on the time spent trying to build DC's cinematic universe.
Election 2 could go either way according to Alexander Payne
by Dan Cooper | Sep 22, 2023 | News
Star Reece Witherspoon reportedly signed up last year, but Alexander Payne still isn't guaranteeing that Election 2 will happen.
The Thing | The story behind Drew Struzan's iconic poster
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 22, 2023 | Feature
Artist Drew Struzan created an unforgettable poster for John Carpenter’s The Thing. Incredibly, the artwork was conceived and rendered in a matter of hours…
The Expendables 4 review | Not enough bangs for our bucks
by James Harvey | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone entertain in an otherwise very ropey action sequel. Here’s our The Expendables 4 review.
Guillermo del Toro came close to directing a Star Wars movie
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Guillermo del Toro was "going to direct" a Star Wars movie, with a screenplay by The Dark Knight's David S. Goyer....
Trailer released for Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers
by Maria Lattila | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in Andrew Haigh’s latest film, a supernatural romance. Take a look at the All of Us Strangers trailer.
Michael Caine hints at "sort of" retirement: "I am bloody 90 now"
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 21, 2023 | Misc
Michael Caine has suggested that his latest film, The Great Escaper, could be his last. "I sort of am retired," he says....
Crystal Dynamics | Layoffs reported at Tomb Raider studio as part of Embracer restructuring
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ten employees have been laid off at Crystal Dynamics as Embracer continues its drive to cut costs.
Intro sequences: a relic of the past, or a lost art to be redeemed?
by Jon Bailes | Sep 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Games like Tekken and Silent Hill began with intro sequences that pulled you into their worlds. Jon Bailes mourns the loss of an 80s and 90s artform.
Ballywalter review: A tale of human connection
by Lauren Miles | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
Patrick Kielty and Seána Kerslake play characters who've lost their way in life in Ballywalter - here's our review....
Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space, leaves the studio behind Callisto Protocol
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Following lower-than-expected sales of Callisto Protocol, Glen Schofield has departed Striking Distance Studios.
Studio Ghibli is selling a controlling stake to Nippon Television
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 21, 2023 | News
"The issue of succession has been a problem for a long time," a statement reads, as Studio Ghibli announces that it will become a subsidiary of Nippon Television.
Old Dogs | Trailer released for Bill Burr directorial debut
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Comedian Bill Burr both co-stars and makes his directorial debut with Old Dads. Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine also feature. And there's a trailer!
Sex Education season 4 review: a crowded but satisfactory climax
by Film Stories | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
The students of Moordale find themselves on a new campus where inclusion and sex positivity reign. Read our Sex Education season 4 review.
