Looks like we are set to return to Middle Earth on the big screen in 2026 with the announcement that director Andy Serkis will be helming The Hunt For Gollum. Andy is also set to return as the title character (which would have been so strange if it was someone else) and Peter Jackson is…

Space survival sci-fi thriller THE MOON is released on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD/BD Steelbook, as well as digital platforms in the UK and Ireland from 27 May 2024. Starring Do Kyung-soo, aka D.O., a member of superstar K-pop group Exo, plays an astronaut stranded in space after a lunar mission goes disastrously wrong. Sol Kyung-gu (Public Enemy) is tasked with bringing…

STUDIOCANAL announces a stunning brand-new 4K restoration of the thrilling and unique western RED SUN as part of the Cult Classics Collection.  The samurai sword joins the six gun to rule the West, as a cowboy and a samurai team up on a revenge mission in one of the wildest, and weirdest, westerns ever made, starring Charles Bronson (Death Wish), Alain…

  Production is wrapped on campy horror feature film Night of the Dead Sorority Babes from Acrostar Productions. A finishing funds campaign has been launched on Indiegogo to support post production tasks of sound editing, music composition, and film marketing to potential distributors. Visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/night-of-the-dead-sorority-babes-finishing-funds#/ to watch the teaser trailer and check out all the great perks…

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in the thriller Flesh of the Gods from director Panos Cosmatos (Mandy). The film is written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en, The Killer) based on a story by Cosmatos and Walker, and is produced by Adam McKay and Betsy Koch of Hyperobject Industries and Oscar Isaac and Gena Konstantinakos…

This tense survial thriller is lead by the BAFTA nomintated Nikki Amuka-Bird (Knock At The Cabin) and also stars EastEnders’ Zack Morris and Chris Reilly (Slow Horses, Allies).    Jericho Ridge follows deputy sheriff Tabby (Nikki Amuka-Bird), who finds herself alone in the remote sheriff’s office one night while her colleagues are out on patrol. But she soon finds out…

https://www.facebook.com/snowfalltale Snowfall, a fantasy short film has now launched its post production Indiegogo campaign and would love your help. The campaign runs until the end of May 2024 and they are seeking to raise £5,000 to complete their film. But what is Snowfall, well I shall tell you.  Snowfall takes place on Thera, a vast…

Based on actual 19th century witchcraft trials in Chile, SORCERY – which had it’s UK premiere at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival –  features a stunning lead performance from Valentina Véliz Caileo as a young girl using otherworldly powers to avenge her father’s brutal death at the hands of colonisers. Calileo, in her debut role, is a natural, whose debut lead role…

When the world’s most famous martial artist and screen icon Bruce Lee died in 1974 at just 32 years of age, he’d completed only four films. Within hours of his funeral, Hong Kong studios began producing hundreds of unauthorised biopics, sequels, prequels and spin-offs, finding a new legion of stars whose main skill was that they were Lee…

From Barry Jenkins (Director of Moonlight) comes Mufasa:The Lion King, a beautifully animated prequel to the animated The Lion King (2019). and today arrives the teaser trailer for the film.  In the voice cast list we have Blue Ivy Carter joining and who will voice Kiara, the daughter of Queen Nala and Kimg Samba, we…

  A refreshing and charming British rom-com set in familiar London from acclaimed romance filmmaker Nick Moore. Flung together at a New Year’s Eve party, Minnie and Quinn quickly realise they share a connection – they were born on New Year’s Day of the same year, in the same London hospital, one minute apart. Minnie…

  Following the phenomenal success of 2023’s  Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey, which earned more than $5,000,000 in cinemas worldwide despite its modest budget, Winnie The Pooh returns even more brutal than before and is joined by Tigger and Owl to wreak mayhem in the Hundred-Acre Wood. Written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, starring Scott…

This July Criterion add another classic title to their ever growing collection. 1981’s Blow Out. Brilliantly crafted by Brian De Palma, John Travolta gives one of his greatest performances, as a film sound-effects man who believes he has accidentally recorded a political assassination. To uncover the truth, he enlists the help of a possible eyewitness…

  A compelling exploration of love, family and grief, this unique film from director Andrew Haigh (45 Years, Weekend) will be available on DVD and Blu-ray  from 17th June, with bonus content and including a limited edition, exclusive A3 poster with the Blu-ray  One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (played…

  If you love action classics like Kickboxer and Bloodsport, Christmas is coming seven months early this year! An incredible ensemble cast of martial arts favourites – including Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien), Billy Blanks (Talons of the Eagle), Michel and Abdel Qissi (Kickboxer, The Quest), Matthias Hues (Death Match), Kurt McKinney (No Retreat, No Surrender), star alongside Mathis…

  Head to the below link to choose your perk, and help bring this documentary to life and choose from some amazing bundle packages. https://aliens-expanded.com/ A brand new, extended interview with directing phenomenon James Cameron heads up the revolutionary documentary experience Aliens Expanded. Helmed by the creators of ‘In Search of Darkness’, Aliens Expanded brings…

Lightbulb Film Distribution have unveiled the poster for new British comedy feature A Family Affair, coming to all major digital platforms in the UK & Ireland from May 20. Starring Joe Wilkinson (After Life, Sex Education), Laura Aikman (Not Going Out, Gavin and Stacey) and national treasure Jane Asher (Death at a Funeral, Alfie). The film was written and directed by Warren Fischer and produced by Joan Lane (The…

  Marvel‘s favourites are back (again) in a new trailer for “Deadpool and Wolverine” Anticipation for pretty much anything Deadpool 3 related has been huge since the film was first announced and the trailers released so far haven’t disappointed. The first trailer for “Deadpool and Wolverine,”  debuted during the Super Bowl and ended up with over…

  Directed by:Hayley Easton Street Written by:Cat Clark Five friends reunite for a wedding in the Caribbean. The day before the ceremony they go out on a boat to party and accidentally head into shark infested waters. Now they must face their fears and fight for survival in the open waters. Starring:Hiftu Quasem, Lauren Lyle, Natalie Mitson, Nicole…

Now in post production is horror film ‘Good Neighbours’, the tale of married couple Tamesha and Luke Ellery (played by L.A Rodgers and Karl Kennedy-Williams) who invite their somewhat peculiar new neighbours (played by Dani Thompson and Judson Vaughan) around for a welcome dinner party. Written & Directed by Richard Anthony Dunford the film is…

  The inimitable Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) returns as the eponymous Harry Wild for a second helping of ‘cleverly constructed whodunnit fun’ (The Sun) in this charming, effortlessly engaging, refreshingly modern murder mystery series. Following its hugely successful launch on Acorn TV and its third series set to premiere on the same day, Harry Wild Series…

Make room for The Coffee Table (aka La Mesita), a wickedly original horror from Spain, helmed by Caye Casas (Killing God), who co-wrote with Cristina Borobia (RIP), which made waves (and stomachs churn) on the festival circuit and is now set for its UK debut thanks to Second Sight Films. The film has been described as ‘An unsettling descent into absolute madness and misery (Guy at the…

  Picnik Entertainment & Mad as Birds Films are bringing the Rebel Wilson led drama The Almond and the Seahorse to UK Cinemas from May 10th. Based on the play of the same name, the film, which was re-edited for UK audiences, showcases an incredible cast led by Rebel Wilson (Senior Year, Pitch Perfect Trilogy, JoJo Rabbit). The Almond and the…

Making movies isn’t easy, sure its easier if you are a major studio or a millionaire but in the world of the independent filmmaker, it isn’t easy getting a film made. Which is why we are seeing more filmmakers turning to crowdfunding to raise the budgets to bring their stories to live, which in turn…

  Production has now wrapped on “Bring the Law”, an action thriller from actress Scout Taylor Compton who is now making her directorial debut. “Bring the Law” from Hillin Entertainment and produced by Daemon Hillin and Carolina Brasil, stars Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke (The Expendables, 9 and 1/2 weeks), Peter Facinelli (Twilight), Nicky Whelan (The…

  A new clip has been released from the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black. Starring Marisa Abela (Industry, Cobra, and Barbie) plays the now legendary singer and the film hits UK cinemas this April, with a US release following in May. The cast also features Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Amy’s…

  A fantastical and whimsical tale billed as “the coolest debut from Cannes”, this unique neo-fairytale, beautifully shot on 16mm, is an unforgettable concoction of Romanticism, British folklore, and the western genre that celebrates the power of imagination. The film has screened to critical acclaim at a selection of prestigious festivals including Quinzaine des Cinéastes…

  LEGEND springs into action this April with eleven Channel premieres, including the UK TV premieres of two action thrillers starring the legendary Bruce Willis – AMERICAN SIEGE and HARD KILL. There are also Channel premieres for sci-fi cult classic DEATH RACE 2000, Italian spaghetti Western A REASON TO LIVE, A, REASON TO DIE, starring Telly Savalas and James Coburn, Alan…

Whilst I am still waiting eagerly for news of a UK release for On The Edge, Jen and Sylvia have never stopped keeping busy, not only have they been working on projects for The Ripperverse (you can read more on that here ) but they have also completed their latest feature film Festival Of The…

The team that brought you Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, and Bloodthirst, Mahal Empire have released a teaser trailer for their upcoming horror action film, BIKERS vs WEREWOLVES starring Jake Busey (Stranger Things, Starship Troopers), Robert LaSardo (The Mule, Death Race), Michael Pare (Streets of Fire, Eddie and the Cruisers), Glenn Plummer…

For me the Alien films have been hit and miss, with Alien, Aliens and Alien 3 being my favourites, Alien:Resurrection, Alien V Predator, Prometheus & Alien v Predator:Requiem being okay, and AlienCovenent being my least favourite of the films but still watchable even now and again. I always hoped that we get the often talked…

Blending Irish folklore and musical traditions with nerve-wracking horror, Paul Duane’s masterful debut feature All You Need Is Death is one of the most unique and unsettling films of the year.   A young couple on a journey for dark, forbidden knowledge travel rural Ireland to record and collect songs, believing that the secret to modern alchemy…

  Much of the internet moaned about Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire when it dropped onto Netflix at the end of last year but then again much of the internet moans about every film or show that comes out. I say ‘watch what you want, and make your own mind up’…

  Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era in JOHN SINGER SARGENT: FASHION & SWAGGER – in cinemas nationwide from 16th April. From the award-winning film company and unique arts brand Exhibition on Screen (Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition, Klimt & the Kiss) JOHN SINGER SARGENT: FASHION &…

      Get ready for Peter Rabid, comes to screens this year. Directed by S.J. Evans ( Hiraeth) and written by Adam Stephen Kelly (Nemesis) and with a cast featuring Guy Henry (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2), Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott (Nemesis), Kirsty Howe (Babe Camp), and Johnny Palmiero (Nemesis).…

  Written and Directed by Luna Carmoon (Shagbands, Shortflix) comes Hoard, arriving on the big screen from May 10th 2024. Hoard is set in the 1980s and the 1990s, and takes us into the story and life of Maria (played by Saura Lightfoot-Leon( Masters of the Air )), a 16-year-old girl living in Downham, South…

Directed by: Rachel Lambert   Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran (played by Daisy Ridley) finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert (played by Dave…