Rian Johnson says his Star Wars trilogy is still on the cards
by Dan Cooper | Aug 31, 2022 | News
The planned Star Wars trilogy from Rian Johnson, the helmer of The Last Jedi, is still alive according to the filmmaker himself....
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Avatar confirmed for UK cinema re-release, and a new trailer lands
by Simon Brew | Aug 29, 2022 | News
James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster Avatar is returning to cinemas in 4K HDR as a re-release, and there's a trailer to prove it....
The lost sequels to John Carter
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 26, 2022 | Feature, News
Disney's John Carter failed to hit Disney's financial expectations - and it took down plans for sequels with it....
Disney releases full trailer for Pinocchio
by Dan Cooper | Aug 25, 2022 | News
Ahead of its imminent release on 8th September, you can see the full trailer for Disney's Pinocchio right here. ...
Frankenweenie: the short film that got Tim Burton fired
by Lauren Miles | Aug 22, 2022 | Feature, News
2012's animated Frankenweenie was Oscar nominated, but Tim Burton's original 1984 short received a very different reaction from Disney....
Light & Magic, and the love of cars that led to Star Wars
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 19, 2022 | Feature, News
The excellent Disney+ series Light & Magic shines a light on the automotive inspirations that George Lucas and a team of VFX artists to make Star...
Disney+ launching new ad-supported subscriptions in US, UK to follow?
by Simon Brew | Aug 11, 2022 | News
Disney+ is putting its prices up in the US - but not if you go with adverts on the streaming service: more information here....
The 1990s Disney comedy that changed its name in one American city - and why
by Simon Brew | Aug 10, 2022 | Feature, News
If your film opens with one name and stumbles, how about re-releasing it a few months later with another? That's what Disney did in the 1990s....
In a shifting distribution landscape, does Hollywood still need China?
by Dan Cooper | Aug 01, 2022 | Feature, News
Once considered as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, here in 2022 does Hollywood need, or even want Chinese box office dollars?...
What would a Marion Ravenwood spin-off show look like?
by Brendon Connelly | Jul 28, 2022 | Feature, Misc, News
Have you ever wondered what a young Marion Ravenwood show would be like?...
John Carter director chats about the direction that future films would have taken
by Dan Cooper | Jul 26, 2022 | News
Andrew Stanton has been talking about his scuttled plans to continue the story of 2012's John Carter. ...
Cast confirmed for Disney+ adaptation Out Of My Mind
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 20, 2022 | News
The book Out Of My Mind follows a girl with cerebral palsy as she navigates high school: and casting for the film version is in....
Former Disney stars headline horror film Howdy, Neighbour!
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 11, 2022 | News
The horror Howdy, Neighbour! follows in the footsteps of Unfriended and Searching, as all the action unfolds on a computer screen....
Marvel and the return of the two hour comic book movie
by Lauren Miles | Jul 08, 2022 | Feature, News
2019's Avengers: Endgame clocked in at 182 minutes, The Batman at 179, but Thor: Love And Thunder proves that superhero films don't need to be ex...
Marvel rumoured to be planning a Korg Disney+ series
by Lauren Miles | Jul 05, 2022 | News
According to an anonymous source, Marvel is planning a new Disney+ series focused on the character of Korg from the Thor films. ...
Dan Trachtenberg sees more Predator films beyond the release of Prey
by Dan Cooper | Jul 04, 2022 | News
The Prey director Dan Trachtenberg has been discussing the potential future of the Predator series. W...
High School Musical 2: why it's one of the finest sequels ever made
by Kyle Logan | Jul 01, 2022 | Feature, News
On the surface it may just be a teen musical, but High School Musical 2 is a surprisingly intelligent film worth considering as one of the best s...
Tim Allen breaks silence about the 're-casting' of Buzz Lightyear
by Dan Cooper | Jul 01, 2022 | News
The voice behind the beloved Toy Story character - Tim Allen - has offered a brief thought on why Lightyear might be struggling to win over fans....
Disney’s under fire boss lands three year contract extension
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2022 | News
Disney CEO Bob Chapek will be leading the company until at least 2025, as the company's board vote to extend his contract....
Teaser trailer released for Disney's Hocus Pocus 2
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Disney has released a teaser trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 - the sequel to the 1993 cult classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Na...
Joseph Kosinski talks about returning to his remake of The Black Hole
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2022 | News
Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski is keen to revisit the live action remake of The Black Hole that Disney cancelled a decade ago. ...
Wes Ball pulls out of Harbinger to focus on new Planet Of The film
by Dan Cooper | Jun 23, 2022 | News
According to reports, Disney are so happy with Wes Ball's Planet Of The Apes script, a further franchise is already being explored....
Why has Lightyear stumbled?
by Simon Brew | Jun 21, 2022 | Feature, News
The box office of Pixar's new film Lightyear has fallen just a little short - and we've got a few thoughts as to why that might be....
From cards to cartridges: exploring Nintendo's early years
by Jack Yarwood | Jun 20, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
How Nintendo grew from a small playing card business to the gaming giant we know today
Guy Ritchie to direct Hercules remake
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 20, 2022 | News
After his hit remake of Disney's Aladdin, Guy Ritchie is heading back to the studio to tackle a live action Hercules....
“I have a bad feeling about this…” Does Star Wars have a cinematic future?
by Dan Cooper | Jun 17, 2022 | Feature, News
The famous line has appeared in almost every Star Wars movie: but in the face of increasing competition, will it be etched on the franchise’s c...
Lightyear confirmed to be one of the films Disney cut LGBTQ+ scenes from
by Dan Cooper | Jun 17, 2022 | News
Lightyear's producer has confirmed there was pushback on a moment in Pixar's new movie: more details here....
Lightyear review: A minor but enjoyable entry in Pixar's canon
by Tom Beasley | Jun 14, 2022 | News, Reviews
Lightyear is described as Andy's favourite movie - the film Buzz Lightyear is based on - but for all its sci-fi excitement it just doesn't live up...
Judge rules in favour of Disney in Guardians Of The Galaxy, Beauty & The Beast lawsuit
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 13, 2022 | News
Disney won't have to hand over profits from a bunch of its films, as a VFX lawsuit is rejected by a judge in the US....
Full trailer releases for Prey, next film in the Predator series
by Film Stories | Jun 08, 2022 | News
A rather impressive trailer has emerged for Prey, the next film in the Predator franchise ahead of its August release....
Deadpool 3 scribes say Disney's presence not affecting the film's tone
by Film Stories | Jun 06, 2022 | News
The Deadpool 3 writers have offered their thoughts on working with Disney for the first time in the series....
Joseph Kosinski, director of TRON: Legacy chats about the TRON 3 that never was
by Film Stories | Jun 06, 2022 | News
Joseph Kosinski is currently riding high at the box office with Top Gun: Maverick, but he's been reflecting on another legacy sequel: the follow up...
