Christopher Nolan sets up 2026 film at Universal
by Dan Cooper | Oct 09, 2024 | News
Following the incredible success of 2023's Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan is sticking with Universal for his 2026 project....
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Speak No Evil review | James Watkins' remake is too timid for its own good
by Maria Lattila | Sep 10, 2024 | News, Reviews
James Watkins directs an amicable, ambitious remake of Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 masterpiece. Here’s our Speak No Evil review. ...
Wolf Man | First trailer lands for Blumhouse's hairy horror
by Maria Lattila | Sep 06, 2024 | News
Leigh Whannell’s upcoming monster movie just got its first spooky teaser. Here’s the Wolf Man trailer. ...
Judd Apatow planning a time travel comedy for Universal
by Dan Cooper | Aug 28, 2024 | News
After struggling to get several projects up and running, director Judd Apatow is said to have signed up to helm the upcoming project and reverse his...
Ruiner | Film adaptation coming, courtesy of Apes director
by Dan Cooper | Aug 21, 2024 | Gaming, News
The popular videogame Ruiner is the latest title to get turned into a film, with Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Wes Ball directing....
Babes review | A messy film about messy people
by Maria Lattila | Aug 09, 2024 | News, Reviews
Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau star in Pamela Adlon’s exploration of motherhood and friendship. Here’s our Babes review. ...
Twisters blows away competition in North America
by James Harvey | Jul 22, 2024 | News
Lee Isaac Chung's tornado terror has overperformed in North America, even as it gets a more muted debut overseas....
Jaws 3 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray | It's fair to say there's been an AI 'incident'
by Simon Brew | Jul 19, 2024 | News
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Jaws 3 has been marred by using AI to do some of the upscaling work: more here....
Thelma review | A no-action comedy with sweetness in spades
by James Harvey | Jul 18, 2024 | Reviews
June Squibb’s delightful performance anchors a sweet comedy with heart to spare. Here’s our Thelma review....
Madonna biopic looks to be back on - and Madonna's directing
by Dan Cooper | Jul 17, 2024 | News
Julia Garner is still set to play the Queen of Pop, with Madonna herself directing the film of her life. More here....
Minions 3 announced in wake of Despicable Me 4 success
by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2024 | News
Following Despicable Me 4's successful opening, another film in the Minions spin-off series has been announced....
Ti West on MaXXXine’s shocking ending
by Maria Lattila | Jul 08, 2024 | News
Ti West’s MaXXXine is now in cinemas and we chatted to the director himself about the film’s ending. ...
Interview | Ti West on MaXXXine and the X trilogy
by Maria Lattila | Jul 05, 2024 | Feature, News
MaXXXine concludes Ti West’s ambitious, genre-defying trilogy. We chat to the director about returning to horror and crafting an unexpected slasher w...
Wicked moves its release date, will now open against Gladiator 2
by Maria Lattila | Jul 02, 2024 | News
Jon M Chu’s musical adaptation Wicked has shifted its release date by five days, opening against Gladiator 2 in November. ...
Taika Waititi in talks to direct Amblin’s adaptation of Percival Everett’s James
by Maria Lattila | Jun 21, 2024 | News
Amblin are adapting Percival Everett’s James to the big screen and are hunting for a director. Taika Waititi seems to be on that list. ...
Release date announced for Jordan Peele's next film
by Dan Cooper | Jun 18, 2024 | News
Halloween 2026 will mark the arrival of Jordan Peele's next film for Universal, a film which is currently being kept firmly under wraps....
Podcast | The Bikeriders (2023), with writer/director Jeff Nichols
by Simon Brew | Jun 17, 2024 | Podcasts
Jeff Nichols has been chatting about the making of his new film, The Bikeriders, and you can hear him on the Film Stories podcast....
Monster High movie | Universal and Mattel teaming up
by Dan Cooper | Jun 06, 2024 | News
Mattel and Universal are joining forces to bring Monster High to the movies: more on the film project here....
The Mummy 4 | Universal wants Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz back
by Dan Cooper | May 31, 2024 | News
A new report suggests that Universal has a fourth film in The Mummy series planned, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reprising their roles. ...
Jurassic City | Mahershala Ali lined up for next film
by Dan Cooper | May 31, 2024 | News
Universal's follow-up to the Jurassic World films is set to land some heavyweight talent in the form of Mahershala Ali....
The Exorcist | Mike Flanagan confirmed as director of 'bold' new film
by Dan Cooper | May 30, 2024 | News
Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan will take the Exorcist series in a 'fresh, bold' direction following the disappointing reception to 2023's The...
The Fall Guy digital release set for June, an extended cut also available
by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2024 | News
The Fall Guy will be available to buy and rent from next week and the release will also include an extended cut. ...
Steven Spielberg's next project sets May 2026 release date
by Dan Cooper | May 24, 2024 | News
Steven Spielberg's next film has set a summer 2026 release date, which suggests he's got something blockbuster-y up his sleeves. More here....
MaXXXine | Ti West’s trilogy closer moves UK release date to July
by Maria Lattila | Apr 30, 2024 | News
Hurrah! UK viewers will get Ti West’s MaXXXine at the same time as the US, we’ve learned. More on the news below.
I.S.S. review | The kind of solid, mid-budget thriller Hollywood doesn't make anymore
by Maria Lattila | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Reviews
Trouble brews on board the International Space Station as war erupts on Earth. Here’s our I.S.S. review.
Monkey Man review | Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a flawed passion project
by Maria Lattila | Apr 04, 2024 | Reviews
Dev Patel produces, writes, directs and stars in a hyperviolent revenge fantasy. Here’s our Monkey Man review.
Wolf Man | Universal delays Leigh Whannell’s creature feature to early 2025
by Maria Lattila | Apr 02, 2024 | News
Leigh Whannell’s upcoming horror film won’t be gracing our screens this year as Universal shifts Wolf Man to January 2025.
Scott Derrickson to remake The Night Of The Hunter
by Maria Lattila | Mar 27, 2024 | News
Scott Derrickson is set to adapt Davis Grubb’s novel that was turned into a film back in 1955. More on The Night Of The Hunter adaptation below.
Ryan Coogler to produce Prince jukebox musical for Universal
by Dan Cooper | Mar 25, 2024 | News
According to a new report, Universal is looking make an original musical featuring Prince's music, with Ryan Coogler as producer....
Argylle | Matthew Vaughn’s latest is coming to digital tomorrow
by Maria Lattila | Mar 18, 2024 | News
If you missed Argylle in cinemas, or just fancy another watch, you can buy or rent the film on digital platforms tomorrow.
The Wild Robot trailer is full of joy and wonder
by Maria Lattila | Mar 05, 2024 | News
Dreamworks’ newest film is a heartwarming tale of a robot becoming one with nature. Watch the first The Wild Robot trailer here.
Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein | Two of the horror genre’s most durable, iconic stories
by Sarah Cook | Mar 05, 2024 | Feature
Sarah Cook looks back at two of the most celebrated horror films from the 1930s, Frankenstein and The Bride Of Frankenstein.
