Bradley Cooper circling Hyperion adaptaion
by Dan Cooper | Nov 02, 2021 | News
The actor, director and producer Bradley Cooper is setting up a new production banner to tackle the ambitious science-fiction project Hyperion...
Disney, and how the 1980s ended its 20 year search for a box office hit
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2021 | Feature, News
Disney went through the back end of the 1960s, the 1970s and early 80s on the search for a box office hit: here's the story....
Old movies: all about #Noirvember
by Sarah Cook | Nov 02, 2021 | Feature, News
Old movies set into the limelight with #Noirvember this month: here's our guide to film noir to set you on your way....
What does a video game producer do?
by James OConnor | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
It’s a common job title in the games industry, but what is a producer? And what skills do you need to become one?
Dune: another good box office weekend, sequel update
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | News
Denis Villeneuve confirms that he's set to get the second Dune film moving as quickly as possibly, as the first makes its way to $300m....
No Time To Die arrives in China, crosses $600m
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | News
James Bond hits in China, just not making as big an impact as had been hoped and expected: more here....
John Woo returns to Hollywood for a dialogue-free action film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 01, 2021 | News
Joel Kinnaman will reportedly star in Silent Night, John Woo's first Hollywood film for almost two decades. ...
Hocus Pocus 2 cast announced
by Dan Cooper | Nov 01, 2021 | News
A sequel to 1993's much-loved Hocus Pocus is on its way, with a fun ensemble cast and a teaser trailer to herald its arrival....
Bob Weinstein nearly scrapped the Ghostface mask in Scream
by Dan Cooper | Nov 01, 2021 | News
The interfering producer Bob Weinstein nearly dropped Scream's mask, until the filmmakers intervened....
Podcast: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and Yesterday (2019)
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit movies, one made very quickly, one made under a veil of secrecy....
How cinema made a playwright: an interview with Steve Waters
by Brendon Connelly | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, News
Playwright Steve Water's new book charts his love of film, and how it led him to where he is today - we've been chatting to him about it....
Terminator 2: the story of the groundbreaking teaser trailer
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, News
The year before Terminator 2 arrived in cinemas, a specially-shot teaser - with no footage from the movie - showed just how these things should be...
Death's Door review | Stylish, funny, superb
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 29, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A corvid test you’ll thoroughly enjoy
No Time To Die: DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2021 | News
Daniel Craig's final James Bond film - No Time To Die - is heading to disc in the UK before Christmas....
The Card Counter review: a slow and meandering character study
by Clare Brunton | Oct 29, 2021 | Reviews
Slow and meandering, Paul Schrader's The Card Counter is a character study that doesn't quite hit the mark....
Antlers review: a muddled movie, but it delivers on the horror
by Tom Beasley | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature, Reviews
A lower key horror movie with some sparky moments, here's our review of Scott Cooper's new film, Antlers....
Ridley Scott's House Of Gucci: the new trailer
by Dan Cooper | Oct 29, 2021 | News
Ridley Scott's second film in the space of a couple of months: here's the new trailer for House Of Gucci....
Edgar Wright has a take on where to take James Bond next
by Dan Cooper | Oct 29, 2021 | News
Edgar Wright drops a hint that he has a way forward for the James Bond franchise - but he ain't telling....
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2021 | News
Tomas Alfredson's take on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy gets a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release to salute its tenth birthday....
Film Quiz Friday: Trick Or Treat?
by Mark Harrison | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature, News
Halloween is imminent, so here’s your second annual horror film quiz, covering everything from family favourites to high-grade spooky doings....
Men Who Sing heads to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2021 | News
A documentary following a Welsh male voice choir is coming our way in early November - and here's the trailer....
Michelle Williams and Jude Law to team for dark period flick Firebrand
by Dan Cooper | Oct 29, 2021 | News
A horror-tinged take on the brutal excesses of Henry VIII will see Michelle Williams and Jude Law unite on screen....
British movie podcast of the week: The Movie Chef Podcast
by Em McGowan | Oct 29, 2021 | Feature
This week's movie podcast recommendation is one that blends together the movies and food: meet The Movie Chef Podcast....
What have you been watching: end of October 2021 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2021 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Speakeasy: introducing RichCast
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 28, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
RichCast is an upcoming platform designed to let just about anyone make voice-activated, interactive experiences. Co-creator Philip Oliver tells us all about it
Warner Bros commits to cinema-exclusive releases, despite box office troubles
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2021 | News
It's been a difficult year for Warner Bros at the box office, but it's sticking to its 45-day cinema exclusive promise going forward....
Universal signs deal with Krysty Wilson-Cairns' production banner
by Dan Cooper | Oct 28, 2021 | News
The 1917 and Last Night in Soho writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns will be developing future projects with Universal. U...
The Wicked movie hits a further delay
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2021 | News
The big screen take on the Wicked musical won't now start shooting until next summer it seems - but it does finally look like it's edging forward....
Lightyear trailer launches the beloved Space Ranger's origin tale
by Dan Cooper | Oct 28, 2021 | News
Want a bit more Toy Story? Catch your first look at the Buzz Lightyear prequel film right here....
Paramount's A Quiet Place spin-off loses its director
by Dan Cooper | Oct 28, 2021 | News
Jeff Nichols exits the new A Quiet Place movie, leaving the spin-off currently without a director....
