Martin Freeman turns down The Hobbit?
Has Martin Freeman really just turned down the role of Bilbo Baggins in the two upcoming movies of The Hobbit?Tabloid rumour of the day is that Martin Freeman has been offered the lead in the upcoming...
View ArticleNathan Fillion: will such a geek icon ever become A-list?
Nathan Fillion may be a recognisable name to cult movie and TV geeks, but does he have what it takes to break into the mainstream? Ti weighs up the possibilities…In the world of cult movie and TV...
View ArticleLooking back into Joe Dante’s Innerspace
With Joe Dante’s The Hole set to arrive in UK cinemas, we take a timely look back at one of the director’s less commonly appreciated films, 1987’s Innerspace...Since his debut feature Piranha in 1978,...
View ArticleNatalie Portman to star in Gravity?
Children Of Men director Alfonso Cuarón’s forthcoming sci-fi movie Gravity could star Natalie Portman, it’s been revealed…It may have been flawed in places, but director Alfonso Cuarón's Children Of...
View ArticleDennis Potter: Karaoke & Cold Lazarus DVD review
Screenwriter Dennis Potter's final works, Karaoke and Cold Lazarus, were a poignant examination of his life and future legacy. Cliff takes a look at their DVD editions…A dying writer, haunted by his...
View ArticleCourting controversy: Nightmare
An exceptionally gory entry in the slasher movie genre, Nightmare was one of many films banned under the legendary 1984 Video Recording Act. Dave takes a look back…Romano Scavolini's 1981 film...
View ArticleMark Millar interview: Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, CLiNT and more
James natters to Mark Millar about his thoughts now on the Kick-Ass movie, the planned sequel, and his current slate of comics work...Mark Millar is one of the comics industry's best-selling authors,...
View ArticleStallone hints Expendables sequel details, confirms Director’s Cut
Fans of The Expendables are in for a treat, as sequel hints arrive, and news of an extended DVD surfaces too…It's hardly surprising given that the film is on its way to $200m worldwide in box office...
View ArticleTron: Evolution gameplay video and special edition details beam in
Gameplay footage and special edition details arrive for Propaganda’s forthcoming blockbuster tie-in, Tron: Evolution...The original Tron movie spawned two excellent videogame tie-ins way back in the...
View ArticleWhat we knew about Pixar’s Newt
Pixar has released a collection of art from its abandoned project, Newt. We’ve got the art, and a look at what we knew about the film before it got the chop…By our memory - which, we concede, isn't...
View ArticleHarry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: more new pictures!
Harry Potter appears to be on the run in the latest new images from the production of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows…Ah, now we're just being spoilt. Earlier this week, we were treated to three...
View ArticleHilary Duff joining Spider-Man reboot?
The latest Spider-Man casting rumour: is Hilary Duff set to appear in the upcoming reboot?Given that the casting of Captain America earlier this year was done pretty much in the public glare, it's...
View ArticleTorchwood: The New World news round-up
As writing continues on Torchwood season 4, we round up a couple of the latest stories surrounding the show’s return…Shooting doesn't start until the beginning of 2011, yet a few more bits and bobs...
View ArticleHands on with Vanquish
Platinum Games follow up Bayonetta with the gun-crazy third-person shooter, Vanquish. And here are our hands-on impressions…When the debut trailer for Platinum Games’ Vanquish appeared at the...
View ArticleDoctor Who Series 5 Volume 4 DVD review
The fifth series of Doctor Who ends with a bang in this fourth and final volume. Here’s James’ DVD review…And so, with this release, The Eleventh Doctor's first season comes to an end, with four...
View ArticleCould Anchorman 2 be on the way after all?
According to a recent interview with director Adam McKay, the news of Ron Burgundy’s death may have been greatly exaggerated, and Anchorman 2 may still be on the cards…Like a flickering light bulb,...
View Article10 films to look out for at the Raindance Film Festival
With London’s Raindance Film Festival set to begin at the end of the month, Michael provides a run-down of ten movies worth keeping an eye on…Coming up at the end of the month is the Raindance Film...
View ArticleWorld Cinema: Around the World in 80 Films
In our latest world cinema column, Nick embarks on a whistle stop tour of countries and their most notable films, starting with Europe… I've sais before: the lure of the unknown is what attracts...
View ArticleCyrus review
John C. Reilly stars in the blackly romantic comedy, Cyrus, which is now arriving in the UK. Here’s Richard’s review… Jay and Mark Duplass are no strangers to the affections of serious film geeks,...
View ArticleWhy you should be watching Castle
It stars the mighty Nathan Fillion. It's full of Firefly references. And it's brilliant. As Castle prepares for its third season, here's why you should be watching it...Take the sincerity of Firefly,...
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