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Bad Tales (Favolacce) Press Conference – Berlinale 2020 - Insight into the 2020 Berlinale Golden Bear competition entry 'Favolacce', known in English as 'Bad Tales', from the press conference by brother directors Damiano and Fabio D'Innocenzo. Report by Rose Dymock.
The Invisible Man Is Surprise Front Runner – UK Box Office Report 2nd March 2020 - We have seen quite a change in the UK box office this week as the latest suspense-horror takes the lead after last week's family friendly adventures fall behind. Charlie Gardiner reports.2020 César Awards Results – Roman Polanski Win Sparks Walkouts - Roman Polanski wins Best Director at the 2020 César Awards, sparking a walkout protest, while 'Les Miserables' takes Best Film.
Sonic On Top for 2nd Week While Dolittle Hits No. 2 During Half-Term – UK Box Office Report - This week we have seen a rise in success from the onslaught of family friendly adventure/comedies available in UK cinemas due to the school holidays. 
‘Sonic’ Has Highest Video Game Adaptation Opening Ever! – UK Box Office Report 14-16th Feb 2020 - The UK box office results for the weekend of 14-16th February 2020, including the debuts of 'Sonic' and 'Emma', as well as an update on the performance of 'Parasite'. Report by Charlie Gardiner. 
‘Parasite’ Has Unrivalled Opening Weekend at UK Box Office - "Parasite could become the highest grossing foreign language film ever released in the British market." - Joseph Wade breaks down the significance of Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite's UK box office debut.
2020 Oscars Results – Full Winners List - All of the winners of the 92nd Annual Oscars have been announced in a ceremony from the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. The full list of winners...
7 BAFTAs Later, 1917 Still No.1 In the UK – Box Office Report 2nd Feb 2020 - 'The Lighthouse', 'Queen and Slim' and 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' all debuted at UK cinemas this past weekend, but BAFTA winner '1917' remained on top for a 4th straight week. Full box office report by Charlie Gardiner.2020 BAFTA Film Awards Winners – Full List - The winners of the 2020 EE BAFTA Film Awards have been revealed in a ceremony live from Royal Albert Hall, London. The full winners list here.
1917 Fights Off David Copperfield, Bad Boys – UK Box Office Chart 24-26th Jan 2020 - War epic '1917' fights off 'Bad Boys for Life' and the debuting 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' in this past weekend's UK Box Office report, as presented by Charlie Gardiner.
Kobe Bryant: 1978-2020 - The writer and producer of Oscar-winning short 'Dear Basketball' was one of the sport's greatest ever players. His untimely death at the age of 41 is one felt around the world. This is Jacob Davis' tribute to a sporting icon taken too soon.
1917 Is New Number 1 – UK Box Office Report 17-19th Jan 2020 - '1917' battles its way to the top of the UK Box Office Chart; full weekend box office report by Charlie Gardiner.
Box Office Report – 2019 Year In Review - 2019 - All Wrapped Up! The UK, Chinese and Worldwide box office rounded up, including the highest grossers, biggest losers and what to expect in 2020.
2020 Oscars Nominees – Full List - The nominees for the 92nd Oscars (2020) have been revealed with '1917', 'Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood' and 'Joker' leading the charge. The full list of nominees here.2020 BAFTA Film Awards Nominees – Full List - The full list of nominees for the 2020 EE BAFTA Film Awards, set to take place on Sunday 2nd February 2020.
2020 Golden Globes – Film Winners List - The winners of the 77th Golden Globes, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, have been announced. The full list of film winners is available here.
Jumanji 2 vs Frozen 2 – UK Box Office Report 13-15th Dec 2019 - In our last box office update of 2019, Charlie Gardiner analyses the impact of 'Jumanji 2' and looks forward to the rest of the year's releases, including 'Rise of Skywalker'.
Frozen II Maintains Top Spot – UK Box Office Roundup 6-8th Dec 2019 - 'Frozen II' continues to dominate the UK Box Office in December 2019, as stage plays and re-releases overcome the odds to feature in the box office top 10. Plus, a new record-setting film in North America. Coverage by Charlie Gardiner. 2020 Golden Globe Nominees – Full List - The full list of nominees for the 77th Golden Globes / 2020 Golden Globes, as voted for by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Record ‘Irishman’ Numbers, Malick Movie Screened at Vatican, Awards for Kathleen Kennedy, Helen Mirren, More - All of the biggest movie news from this week collated and presented in this easy to digest article from Joseph Wade. 
European Film Awards 2019 – Winners Full List - All of the winners from the 32nd annual European Film Awards (2019) hosted from Berlin, Germany and headlined by Werner Herzog and Juliette Binoche. 
Knives Out at UK Box Office – Roundup 29th Nov-1st Dec 2019 - 'Knives Out' starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ana De Armas debuts at the UK box office, but was it enough to de-throne Disney Animation's 'Frozen II' from the top spot? Charlie Gardiner reports.
BIFA Awards 2019 – Full Winners List - The winners of the 2019 British Independent Film Awards - Full List. Parasite, The Personal History of David Copperfield, Judy and For Sama win big.
More Downton Abbey, New Elizabeth Banks Film, Lots of Star Wars Updates, New Superman, More - All of the week's top movie news stories, including Netflix saving a movie theatre from closure, Disney being charitable with 'Rise of Skywalker' and much more.
Frozen II Debuts – UK Box Office Roundup 22-24th Nov 2019 - This week's UK Box Office Report tells of the success of new Walt Disney Animation release 'Frozen II', as well as the continued success of 'Joker'. Charlie Gardiner collates and presents the information, here.
Henry Cavill Superman Update, New MCU Releases, New Star Trek Director, Joker 2, More - All of the week's top movie news upto 24th Nov 2019 including a new 'Star Trek' movie, a huge Superman update, Joker 2 news, what comes after 'Rise of Skywalker' and more.
Spirit Awards Nominations 2020 – Full List - The full list of nominees for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards, including a number of A24 releases such as 'Uncut Gems', 'The Farewell' and 'The Lighthouse' as well as success for 'Honey Boy' and 'Hustlers'.
Controversial Uncharted Casting, New Scott, PT Anderson, Lee, Waititi Projects, Cage Playing Cage, More - 'The Little Mermaid' casts Prince Eric, 'Joker' breaks box office records, Adam McKay reveals his next project, huge changes at Amazon, Spike Lee's new film and much more in our movie news of the week.
Batman Casts Two Stars, New Michael Keaton Action Film, Another Scream Movie, More - All of the week's top movie news stories upto 10th November 2019 in one easy-to-read place, including a new 'Scream' movie, details of the latest Michael Keaton project, 'The Batman' updates and more. European Film Awards 2019 Nominees – Full List - The nominees for the 32nd European Film Awards have been announced with 'The Favourite', 'Pain and Glory' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' topping the list of nominees for 2019.
Big Brains Behind Game of Thrones’ Demise Will Not Be Desecrating Star Wars - 'Game of Thrones' creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have exited a deal with Lucasfilm to make their own 'Star Wars' trilogy. Jacob Davis explains why that's not a bad thing.
New Lady Gaga Project, Jodie Foster Returns to Acting, New Spider-Verse Movie, Star Wars News, More - All of the week's top movie news leading up to November 3rd including a new Lady Gaga/Ridley Scott project, lots of 'Star Wars' news, Ant-Man 3 update and much more. 2019 British Independent Film Award Nominees – Full List - Armando Ianucci film 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' leads the list of 2019 British Independent Film Award (BIFA) nominees.
‘Joker’ Sets Box Office Record, Jane Fonda Makes Awards Show History, Cannes Plan Development, More - More film auteur comments on superhero films, Jane Fonda creates awards show history, Joker sets a Box Office record, first reactions to Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' and more.
A Legend Honoured, Plus Updates on ‘The Batman’, New David Fincher Movie, New Robert Eggers Film, More - Over 20 major movie news stories, from casting on 'The Batman' to news on the new film studio in London, right through to the honouring of a legend, inside.
Scorsese vs the MCU, Jordan Peele Signs Universal Deal, Studiocanal Link With Hammer Films, More - News on controversial comments from Martin Scorsese and 'Joker' director Todd Phillips, as well as a big deal struck between Studiocanal and Hammer Films, huge Disney Animation updates and more!
Spider-Man Back in MCU, New ‘The Batman’ Cast Members, Binoche Honoured With Award, More - Huge news from the 'Spider-Man', 'Batman' and 'Star Wars' franchise as Juliette Binoche receives an honour. Plus over 15 more movie news stories.Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Tops Forbes Highest Paid Actors List - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson tops the Forbes richlist for actors in 2019, with 'Avengers: Endgame' cast members making up a bulk of the top 10. The top 10 list here.
‘Matrix 4’ In the Works: Lana Wachowski, Keanu Reeves to Return - Lana Wachowski, Keanu Reeves and Carie-Anne Moss look set to return to 'The Matrix' for a fourth instalment in the iconic sci-fi movie franchise.
Top 10 UK Box Office Movies of 2019 (So Far) - Which of this year's spate of high budget, massively popular releases have broken into the UK's top 10 box office hits of 2019? Josh Greally of Big Picture Film Club takes a look.
Edinburgh International Film Festival Award Winners 2019 – Full List - The winners of the official Edinburgh International Film Festival Awards have been decided. Click here for the full list.
Netflix Purchase ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division’; Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain To Star - 'Tom Clancy's The Division' is heading for Netflix, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain set to star, Ubisoft have revealed at E3 2019.
Cannes 2019 Award Winners Full List - Bong Joon-Ho takes home the Palme d'Or for 'Parasites' at the 2019 Cannes International Film Festival. Full results here.New Christopher Nolan Movie Adds Two, Gets Title - The latest film from Christopher Nolan has confirmed 2 new cast members and its title.
Robert Pattinson Is ‘The Batman’ - From the art-house to Wayne Manor, Robert Pattinson is our new Batman.
‘Grease’ Prequel ‘Summer Loving’ Being Developed - We're getting a prequel to the iconic 70s musical 'Grease', with a writer already in place. Full story here.
Sam Mendes’ WWI Movie Adds Four - Four huge names, including two Oscar nominees, have been added to the cast of the new Sam Mendes World War I movie '1917'. Full story here.
Apple Unveil New Streaming Platform Apple TV+ - Apple rolled out an A-List cast of Hollywood creatives to launch its new streaming service Apple TV+ plus today. Full story inside...
Global Box Office Revenue Hits Record High In 2018 - 2018 set an all time record for worldwide box office grosses, the figure passing $41billion for the first time in history. Full report available here.
Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Adds Three - The first details of the top secret new Christopher Nolan film have been revealed, with three major stars joining the film's cast. Full news story here.James Gunn to Direct ‘Guardians 3’ After Earlier Firing - After being fired back in July for comments made via Twitter, James Gunn is back in as the director of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. Full story here.
Will Ferrell To Star In A Netflix Eurovision Movie - Will Ferrell is bringing all of the pomp and spectacle of The Eurovision Song Contest to Netflix. Full story...
The Success and Significance of The Wandering Earth - 'The Wandering Earth' has broken all sorts of records in China and at the worldwide box office. Joseph Wade tackles the significance of this success and why it is successful in this special feature.
Oscars 2019 – The Winners - All of the winners from the 91st annual Academy Awards - The Favourite, Roma and more from the 2019 Oscars.
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Results - Joanna Lumley hosted the 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) from London in what was a strong night for The Favourite. Full results and news.
39th Golden Raspberry Nominations - The nominees for the 39th Golden Razzie Awards are in. Who will have the pleasure of taking home the coveted worst titles of 2018?
Blumhouse Taking Over Universal’s Monster-Verse - The famed producers of recent horror classics like the Oscar nominated 'Get Out', Blumhouse, are to head Universal's Monster-Verse.
Oscars 2019 – The Nominees - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have revealed their nominations for the 2019 Oscars, the 91st Oscars ceremony.
EE British Academy Film Awards 2019 Nominees - The full list of 2019 British Academy Film Awards nominees have been announced. UK Box Office 2018 Roundup - Admissions to the box office in the UK are at an all-time high, but the overall takings haven't risen at all. What is going on? The 2018 UK box office year in review.
2019 Golden Globes – The Film Winners - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and Christian Bale headline the 76th Golden Globes. The full list of film winners, here.
Aquaman v Spider-Verse | Box Office Report 14-16th Dec 2018 - Aquaman and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse went head-to-head for the top spot at the UK Box Office this week. Full weekly breakdown and report here.
2018 European Film Awards Winners - The winners of the 2018 European Film Awards were announced from Seville, Spain on 15th December with Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' dominating the list of winners. No Change at the Top | Box Office Report 7-9th Dec 2018 - Three films debut on the box office chart as the top 5 remains unchanged in the first full weekend of December 2018. 
Chris Messina Joins ‘Birds of Prey’ - Chris Messina is set to play an iconic "Batman" villain in the upcoming 'Birds of Prey' Harley Quinn movie from Cathy Yan and starring Margot Robbie. Full details here.New Sally Potter Film Adds Bardem, Fanning, Rock and More - The latest film from 'The Party' (2017/18) director Sally Potter has begun filming in Spain with an all-star cast including Javier Bardem. Full movie news story here.
2019 Golden Globes – The Film Nominees - The list of 2019 Golden Globe nominees has been announced, with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' taking home Best Picture & Best Actor nominations. The full list of nominees... BAFTA Moves Ceremony Date Forward for 2020 - The British Academy of Film and Television Awards have been pushed forward for 2020 in conjunction to the Oscars moving forward the same year. 
2018 BIFA Winners – The Full List - The full list of winners from the 2018 British Independent Film Awards from London, including wins for 'The Favourite' and star Olivia Colman.
‘Toff Guys’ Adds Colin Farrell, Michelle Dockery - Guy Ritchie's upcoming 'Toff Guys' has added Colin Farrell and Michelle Dockery to its a-list cast. Full movie news here.
‘Zombieland 2’ Adds Zoey Deutch - 'Set It Up' (2018) star Zoey Deutch has joined the cast of Sony Pictures' 'Zombieland 2', set for release in October 2019. Full details.
Five Join Keira Knightley on ‘Misbehaviour’ - A movie about the Women's Liberation Movement's disruption of the 1970 Miss World contest has just cast 5 major names to join Keira Knightley on the London-based film.Rebellion To Open £80million UK Film Studio - Video game studio Rebellion are opening up an £80million film and television studio in Didcot, England. Full details here.
Ben Wheatley ‘Rebecca’ Adaptation Adds Lily James and Armie Hammer - 'Baby Driver' star Lily James and 'Call Me By Your Name' actor Armie Hammer look set to star in a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier novel "Rebecca" from 'Free-Fire' director Ben Wheatley.
European Film Awards 2018 Nominees - Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' leads the list of nominees for the 2018 European Film Awards from Seville, Spain.
Greg Berlanti To Direct Rock Hudson Biopic - 'Love, Simon' director Greg Berlanti is set to make a Rock Hudson biopic.
‘Shrek’ Universe To Be Rebooted - Illumination Entertainment founder and CEO Chris Meledandri is set to oversee a reboot of the 'Shrek' Universe under Universal's banner. Details...
Ridley Scott to Direct ‘Gladiator’ Sequel - We're getting a sequel to 'Gladiator' (2000) and original director Ridley Scott looks set to return. Full details...
New ‘The Time Machine’ Movie Revealed - Leonardo DiCaprio and 'IT' director Andy Muschietti are teaming up to bring a new adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" to the silver screen.
2018 BIFA Awards Nominees Announced - The nominees have been announced for the 2018 British Independent Film Awards with 'American Animals', 'The Favourite' and 'You Were Never Really Here' leading the list of nominees.
Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Ensemble - The star of the 'Halloween' franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis, has joined the all-star ensemble on 'Knives Out', a new mystery-thriller from 'The Last Jedi' director Rian Johnson. Details here.
Full List of 25 Films Submitted for Best Animated Feature Oscar - The list of 25 nominees for Best Animated Feature at the 2019 Oscars has been revealed. Find out which films qualified for contention, here.
Ana De Armas Joins ‘Knives Out’ - Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' has added 'Blade Runner 2049' actress Ana De Armas to its all-star cast. Full details...
Guadagnino to Adapt Dylan’s ‘Blood On the Tracks’ - Luca Guadagnino is to follow up 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Suspiria' with an adaptation of a famous Bob Dylan album. Full story here.
Ralph Fiennes to be Honoured by European Film Awards - Famed British actor Ralph Fiennes will be honoured by the European Film Awards in December with an Achievement in World Cinema award. Full details...
Ryan Coogler To Helm ‘Black Panther 2’ - 'Black Panther 2' will be written and directed by the filmmaker behind 'Creed' and the first 'Black Panther', Ryan Coogler. Full details.
James Gunn In Talks to Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’ - Just months after being fired by Marvel, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' screenwriter-director James Gunn looks set to head to DC as the new driving force behind 'Suicide Squad 2'.
Michael Shannon To Join ‘Knives Out’ - 'The Shape of Water' star Michael Shannon seems to be the latest name to be cast on 'The Last Jedi' director Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out', joining Chris Evans and Daniel Craig. 
Fox News Movie Finds Its Rupert Murdoch - The ensemble piece being put together to tell the tale of toxic male culture and sexual misconduct at Fox News has found its Rupert Murdoch in British screen legend Malcolm McDowell. 
New ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Adds Janelle Monae - Janelle Monáe has joined the cast of Disney's remake of 'Lady and the Tramp'. Full details here.
Chris Evans Joins Daniel Craig In Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ - Chris Evans has found his first post-Avengers role in murder mystery 'Knives Out' from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' screenwriter-director Rian Johnson. Full details...
Ansel Elgort to Star in Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ - 'Baby Driver' star Ansel Elgort has become the first name confirmed for Steven Spielberg's upcoming 'West Side Story' adaptation. Full details.
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot Adds Sam Claflin - Sam Claflin has rounded off the cast of Elizabeth Banks' 'Charlie's Angels' reboot. Full details on the movie and its cast here.
Two Join Margot Robbie in DC Movie ‘Birds of Prey’ - Two names have been added to the cast list of the upcoming DC character team-up movie 'Birds of Prey', which is set to be headlined by Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Full details here.
Allison Janney Joins Fox News Anchor Movie - 2018 Oscar winning actress Allison Janney is to re-team with fellow 'I, Tonya' star Margot Robbie on the new Roger Ailes/Fox News/Sexual Assault movie from Annapurna pictures and the screenwriter of 'The Big Short'. 
‘Bond 25’ Finds Director - For the first time in Bond franchise history, an American has been placed in the directors seat. Full story here.
Henry Cavill Exits Superman Role - The death of Superman - Henry Cavill out as Superman as the shake-ups at Warner Bros and DC continues. 
New Ken Loach Film Begins Shooting - Ken Loach is set to return to the director's chair for the first time since his Palme d'Or winner 'I, Daniel Blake' (2016) with 'Sorry We Missed You', which has begun filming in Newcastle.Burt Reynolds Has Passed Away Aged 82 - Famous Hollywood leading man and 1-time Oscar nominee Burt Reynolds has passed away at the age of 82.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Most Successful Studio Rom-Com in 9 Years - Don't call it a comeback, but 'Crazy Rich Asians' just proved that people still want to see studio rom-coms. Full details...
Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh In Talks for New Daniels Movie - 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018) stars Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh could be teaming with The Daniels and 'Infinity War' directors The Russo Brothers for a new action movie.
Mamma Mia 2, Incredibles 2 Set Huge Records | Box Office Report 24-26th August 2018 - Could 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again' be the biggest movie of the year in the UK? 'Incredibles 2' sets new records. Box office report with results from the 24-26th Aug 2018 weekend.
Matt Smith, Dominic Monaghan Join ‘Star Wars 9’ - It has been revealed that 'Doctor Who' and 'Lord of the Rings' alumni Matt Smith and Dominic Monaghan are set to join J.J. Abrams' 9th 'Star Wars' movie.The World’s Highest Paid Actors and Actresses 2018 - The highest paid actors and actresses of 2018 have been revealed by Forbes, with Scarlett Johansson being the only woman to make a combined top 10 and George Clooney earning by far the highest amount. Details...
‘The Meg’ In Too Deep? | Box Office Report 10-12th August 2018 - A full break down of the UK, North American and worldwide box office performance of 'The Meg' and the rest of the highest grossing movies from this past weekend 10-12th August 2018. BAFTA Likely To Move Awards Date Forward In Conjunction with Oscars - It looks like the BAFTA Film Awards are set to move forward as a response to the Oscars doing the same starting in 2020. Full details...
Oscars To Add Popular Film Category - Starting in 2019, the Oscars will present an award for Best Popular Film, with a change in telecast formula and broadcasting date to follow. Full details here...
Ant-Man 2 vs Mamma Mia 2 vs Mission Impossible 6 – Box Office Report 3-5th August 2018 - Where the 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' box office fits into the Marvel Studios release catalogue and just how big is 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!'? Plus the entire top 15 fully analysed in our Box Office Report.
Affleck, Damon Teaming for McDonald’s Monopoly Theft Movie - Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming with Fox to bring a movie about a $24million theft involving the McDonald's Monopoly game to the big screen. Details...Glen Powell Joins ‘Top Gun 2’ - 'Set It Up' star Glen Powell is the latest name to join the long-awaited 'Top Gun' sequel, 'Maverick'. Full details here.
Robbie, Kidman, Theron Set for Fox News Movie - Annapurna are looking to follow up their hotly anticipated Dick Cheney biopic 'Backseat' with a star-studded drama about the 2016 Fox News sexual abuse scandal, and have locked in an all-star cast. 
New Records and ‘Mission: Impossible’ | Box Office Report 25-27th July 2018 - 'Incredibles 2' crosses 1 billion dollars worldwide and 'Mamma Mia 2' may be one of the biggest UK hits of all time, plus news on 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' and its record setting opening weekend, in this week's box office report. James Gunn Fired from ‘Guardians 3’ - James Gunn has been fired from his role as screenwriter-director of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise following the resurfacing of a number of distasteful tweets. Full details and statements, here.
‘Zombieland 2’ Is A Go At Sony - Sony Pictures have got the band back together as the original cast and crew reunite for 'Zombieland 2', set for release in 2019.
Bill Murray and More Board New Jim Jarmusch Film - Jim Jarmusch is making a zombie comedy and it's going to feature one of the most star-studded casts you can imagine. Full details here.
‘Black Widow’ Director Revealed - The 'Black Widow' movie will be directed by the first solo female director in the history of the MCU. Full details here.
‘Robocop’ Sequel Confirmed - We're getting a new 'Robocop' movie from MGM and the director of 'District 9' is on board to direct. Full story here.
Lowest Grossing Weekend of the Year | UK Box Office Report 6-8th July 2018 - It was the lowest grossing weekend of 2018 at the UK box office this past weekend (6-8th July 2018), as 'The First Purge' pushed to the top spot and Whitney Houston documentary 'Whitney' disappointed. Joseph Wade's full report, here.
‘Star Wars IX’ Will See Return of Lando Calrissian - Lando Calrissian will return for 'Star Wars: Episode IX' as Billy Dee Williams is confirmed. Full story here.
Idris Elba Joins ‘Fast and Furious’ Spin-Off - Idris Elba is joining The Rock and Jason Statham on Universal's 'Fast and Furious' spin-off. Full details here.
‘Top Gun 2’ Adds Miles Teller - Miles Teller has beaten Nicholas Hoult and Glen Powell to a central role in upcoming 'Top Gun' sequel, 'Top Gun: Maverick', set for release in 2019. Full details here.
New ‘Child’s Play’ Movie Revealed - A remake of 'Child's Play' (1988) is on its way from MGM and the producers 'IT' (2017), with filming set to begin in September 2018. Full details here.
‘The King of Oil’ Looking to Cast Matt Damon - Matt Damon is talking with Universal about starring as controversial businessman Marc Rich in their upcoming project 'The King of Oil'. Full details here.
Streep, Stone, Ronan and Chalamet Set for Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ - 'Lady Bird' director Greta Gerwig is making a "Little Women" adaptation for Columbia and is looking to unite an all-star cast including Meryl Streep and Timothee Chalamet. Jim Carrey To Star As ‘Sonic’ Villain - Jim Carrey will play the live-action Doctor Robotnik in Paramount's upcoming 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie.
More Fallen Kingdom vs Solo | UK Box Office Report 15-17th June 2018 - 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' has now earned more than 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' worldwide despite not yet being released in North America and having been on the market for around half the time. 
Fallen Kingdom Destroys Disney’s Domination | UK Box Office Report 8-10th June 2018 - In the 8-10th June 2018 edition of the UK box office report, Joseph Wade looks at the debut of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' and looks at the good and bad news for 'Infinity War' and 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', plus more.
Jackie Chan, John Cena to Star in Action-Thriller - John Cena has joined Jackie Chan as a co-lead in a new action-thriller from the director of 'Need for Speed'. 
Sky Cinema To Release 3 Movies Including ‘Serenity’ In UK - Sky Cinema have acquired the rights to day-and-date distribution of three more films set for 2018, including 'Serenity' starring Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey. Full details...
Stand-Alone Jared Leto Joker Movie in the Works - A stand-alone Joker movie set in the same universe as 'Suicide Squad' is in the works at Warner Bros. with Jared Leto set to reprise his role and act as executive producer on the project. 
More Damning ‘Solo’ Statistics | UK Box Office Report 1-3rd June 2018 - 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' is set to be the first financial failure in live-action 'Star Wars' history and will likely be out-grossed by 'Peter Rabbit', 'Fifty Shades Freed', 'Detective Chinatown 2' and 'Operation Red Sea'. Full details in this week's box office report. 
Solo Bombs | UK Box Office Report 25-27th May 2018 - Solo: A Star Wars Story bombs at the box office, falling below even 'Peter Rabbit' as regards its opening weekend total at the UK box office. Full UK box office report for the weekend of May 25th-27th 2018.
Lucasfilm Developing Boba Fett Movie from James Mangold - A Boba Fett standalone 'Star Wars' spin-off is being developed by 'Logan' director James Mangold for Lucasfilm and Disney, with an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie in the works, too. Full news, here.
Deadpool 2 Sets A Record | UK Box Office Report 18th-20th May 2018 - How big was the opening weekend for 'Deadpool 2'? Take a look in this week's UK box office report, also featuring further updates on 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
GLAAD Say Hollywood LGBTQ Representation Hit New Low in 2017 - GLAAD today released the results of a Hollywood studio survey that outed studios on their lack of LGBTQ representation in Hollywood movies in 2017, with the organisation refusing to give a single studio a "pass" grade. 
Cannes 2018 – Full List of Festival Winners - In a ceremony headlined by an impassioned Asia Argento speech on industry sexism, a panel headed by Cate Blanchett awarded the best of Cannes International Film Festival 2018 with prestigious awards such as the Palme d'Or. The full list of winners here.
‘Infinity War’ Breaks New Records and ‘Black Panther’ Exits | UK Box Office Report 11-13th May 2018 - 'Infinity War' becomes the highest grossing superhero movie of all time, 'The Greatest Showman' is 2017's 4th highest grossing film, 'Black Panther' breaks worldwide top 10 for all time, and more in the our box office report for the weekend starting 11th May 2018.
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets More Box Office Records | UK Box Office Report 4-6th May 2018 - 'Avengers: Infinity War' has become the 5th highest grossing movie since 2016 after just 11 days of release! This and so much more box office analysis in Joseph Wade's UK Box Office Report 4-6th May 2018, here.
Full Avengers: Infinity War Box Office Analysis | UK Box Office Report Apr 27-29th 2018 - Full reports on 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) in the UK, North America and worldwide, as it sets all kinds of records at the box office. Take a look at how it compares to other superhero movies and the historical importance of the film in this week's UK box office report.
Rampage vs A Quiet Place | UK Box Office Report 20-22nd April 2018 - $120million action-monster movie 'Rampage' versus $17million horror film 'A Quiet Place' at the box office, plus news on the UK performance of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' and the pre-'Infinity War' landscape in this week's UK box office report.
Netflix versus Cannes: All You Need to Know - Netflix and Cannes Film Festival have been embroiled in a bitter debate regarding cinema. Here's all you need to know about the Netflix versus Cannes debate.
Is Rampage a Financial Success? | UK Box Office Report 13-15th April 2018 - 'Rampage' tops the chart, but is it actually financially successful? Which national cinema has become the 3rd biggest in UK cinemas over the past 12 months? Could 'A Quiet Place' become the most profitable movie of 2018? Answers to these questions and more in this week's UK Box Office Report 2018.
‘Greatest Showman’ Sets Another Milestone | UK Box Office Report April 6-8th 2018 - 'A Quiet Place' becomes a breakout hit, 'Peter Rabbit' could be one of 2018's highest earners, 'The Greatest Showman' adds an accolade to its ever-growing list - all in this week's UK Box Office Report.
Tessa Thompson Joins ‘Men In Black’ Spin-Off - Tessa Thompson looks set to join fellow 'Thor: Ragnarok' star Chris Hemsworth in F. Gary Gray's 'Men In Black' reboot at Sony. Full story here.
Peter Rabbit’s Remarkable Performance | UK Box Office Report March 16-18th 2018 - 'Peter Rabbit' just out-performed Disney Pixar at the box office and grossed more in 3 days than most 2018 releases have in total, while 'Tomb Raider' performed way under expectations. We've also got news on 'Finding Your Feet' and 'Black Panther', among others, in this week's UK Box Office Report.
Which Best Picture Oscar Nominee Won the Box Office? | UK Box Office Report March 9-11th 2018 - Which Oscars Best Picture nominee was the only one to not at least double its production budget, and just how well are 'The Greatest Showman' and 'Black Panther' doing at the box office? We have the answers, and much more box office analysis in our UK Box Office Report (March 2018).
Jennifer Lawrence Bankable? UK Box Office Chart 2nd-4th March 2018 - Following the release of 'Red Sparrow', is Jennifer Lawrence still a bankable Hollywood star? How well is 'Black Panther' doing relative to other Marvel films? Is Polish cinema the new Bollywood at the UK box office? All in our UK Box Office Report 2nd-4th March 2018.
The 2018 Oscars Winners - Take a look at each of the 90th annual Oscars' awards winners and how many awards each film won in a night celebrating inclusion and acceptance from the Dolby Theatre in California. The full results.
Lady Bird vs Best Picture Nominees – UK Box Office Report Feb 23-25 2018 - In this week's UK Box Office Report: Joseph Wade takes a look at Lady Bird's opening weekend in comparison to the other Oscar Best Picture nominees, has an update on Black Panther, outlines The Greatest Showman's continued success and more.
‘Black Panther’ Box Office Debut: UK Box Office Report Feb 16-18th 2018 - Marvel's 'Black Panther' broke all kinds of records at the UK box office, North American box office and worldwide box office this past weekend, out-grossing many a superhero film in just a matter of days. All the facts and figures you need are in our UK box office report.
Joaquin Phoenix to Play The Joker - 3-time Oscar nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix looks set to play iconic comic book villain The Joker in an upcoming standalone origins story from Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese.
Sky to Offer Original Films in UK - Sky Cinema look set to enter the Original Content game with "5 to 7" releases coming in 2018, including films starring the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Emily Watson, Dave Bautista and Clive Owen. Full story.
The 2018 Oscars Nominations – Complete List - The full list of 2018 Oscars nominees, including several big awards nominations for 'The Shape of Water' and 'Lady Bird'. Full movie news about the Academy Awards 2018 here.
The 2018 Razzie Nominations - The 2018 Razzie Award nominees have been announced, with Jennifer Lawrence & Darren Aronofsky receiving attention for 'Mother!' and 'Transformers: The Last Knight' leading the way in terms of nominations for the very worst of cinema in 2017,
Critics’ Choice Awards 2018 – The Winners - 373 critics based in North America have voted to determine the best films of 2017 in their view, with 'The Shape of Water' winning some of the big awards and 'Wonder Woman' winning the Best Action category. Full results here.Women Filled Just 18 Percent of Key Behind-the-Camera Roles in 2017’s Top Films - At just 18 percent of all key behind-the-camera roles and just 11 percent of all directors, the author of the Study of Women in Television and Film has tagged Hollywood as producing "a toxic culture that supported the recent sexual harassment scandals".
The 2018 EE BAFTA Film Awards Nominees - The nominees for the 2018 BAFTA Film Awards have been announced, with 'The Shape of Water', 'Dunkirk', 'Darkest Hour', 'Three Billboards' and 'Blade Runner 2049' receiving the most nominations. 
Record High Annual Box Office for UK in 2017 - The UK set another record high box office accumulation in 2017. Full details, including information on which films earned the most money and where the studios rank, inside.
The 2018 Golden Globe Awards – The Winners - The full list of 2018 Golden Globe Film Awards winners as handed out from the Beverly Hilton on Sunday 7th January 2018.
The 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts International Awards Winners - The official winners of the 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts International Awards (AACTAs 2018).
The Disney/Fox Merger: All You Need to Know - All you need to know about Disney's $52.4billion purchase of 21st Century Fox, including how it benefits the Murdochs and how it effects you. The 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts International Awards Nominees - 'Call Me By Your Name', 'Lady Bird' & 'Three Billboards' lead the nominations for the 2018 AACTA International Awards, in a list that includes the likes of 'Logan' and 'Get Out'. The full list here. The 2018 Golden Globe Awards – The Film Nominees - 'The Shape of Water' and 'The Disaster Artist' have been honoured by the Golden Globes as they headline this year's nominees. The full list is available here.
The British Independent Film Awards 2017 – The Winners - 'Lady Macbeth' and 'God's Own Country' were the biggest winners at the 2017 British Independent Film Awards. Read the full list of winners here.
The European Film Awards 2017 – The Winners - Julie Delpy is honoured for her contributions to world cinema and Ruben Östlund's 'The Square' sweeps up at the 2017 European Film Awards.
Bryan Singer Fired from Queen Biopic - 20th Century Fox have fired 'X-Men' director Bryan Singer from the set of their Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody', citing "on-set chaos".
Illumination Ent. To Make a Super Mario Movie - The animation studio behind 'Minions', Illumination Entertainment, could be set to bring Nintendo character Super Mario back to the silver screen. Full story here.
Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2017 – The Winners - The official winners of York's 2017 Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Benjamin Cleary & TJ O'Grady Peyton's 'Wave' wins Best of Festival.
The 2017 British Independent Film Awards Nominees - 'God's Own Country' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' among the full list of nominees for the 2017 British Independent Film Awards.
Official Selection Announced for Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2017 - Introducing the Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2017's official selection. Get all of the information you need, here.
20th Century Fox Enters Partnership With UK-Based Locksmith Animation - UK-based animators Locksmith Animators have signed a long-term production deal with 20th Century Fox that will see a film released by them every year to 18 months.
’47 Meters Down’ Sequel Announced - A sequel to '47 Meters Down', the US's most popular independent film of 2017, has been announced, with its screenwriter-director set to return.Colin Trevorrow No Longer Directing ‘Star Wars IX’ - Disney and Lucasfilm have released a joint statement announcing the departure of 'Star Wars Episode IX' director Colin Trevorrow just 4 months before filming is scheduled to begin.
Fox to Push ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ for Best Picture Oscar - 20th Century Fox are beginning a campaign to get 'War for the Planet of the Apes' nominated for Best Picture at the 2018 Academy Awards. Full details here.US Cinema Attendance Lowest Since WWII This Weekend - The North American box office fell to its lowest attendance figure since World War II this past weekend, a certified disaster for the film industry.
Joker and Harley Quinn Movie In the Works - Jared Leto and Margot Robbie to play The Joker and Harley Quinn in the characters' own movie from 'This Is Us' directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.
Joker Origins Movie Being Developed - Details have emerged of a plan to bring a Joker origin story to the big screen via Todd Phillips, Scott Silver and Martin Scorsese, but not Jared Leto. Details...
Emma Stone Officially World’s Highest-Paid Actress - Emma Stone has followed critical success in 'La La Land' with financial success, topping Forbes' list of highest-paid actresses for the first time. ‘Deadpool 2’ Stunt Woman Dies - 'Deadpool 2' stunt woman and female road racer Joi "SJ" Harris has passed away following an on-set motorcycle accident.
‘Star Wars Episode IX’ To Get Rewrite - Lucasfilm have hired a new writer to rewrite 'Star Wars - Episode IX', and may have the story to 'Episode VIII' changed despite post-production already being underway. Full story.
John Cena Joins ‘Transformers’ Spin-Off ‘Bumblebee’ - WWE star John Cena has joined 'Transformers' spin-off 'Bumblebee'. Set to star opposite Hailee Steinfeld for Paramount Pictures.
Warner Bros. Planning Oscar Campaign for ‘Wonder Woman’, Patty Jenkins - Could 'Wonder Woman' become the first superhero film ever nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars? Warner Bros. are planning on just that. Full story...
BFI Luminous Announces £50,000 Bursary - The British Film Institute, via a judging panel including Tom Hooper, will reward a 50 thousand pound bursary at BFI Luminous.George Romero Dies At 77 - 'Night of the Living Dead' director George A. Romero has died aged 77 following a short battle with lung cancer.
‘Aladdin’ Finally Casts Leads - Disney have finally cast Aladdin and Jasmine for their live-action 'Aladdin' remake, and have confirmed that Will Smith will also play the Genie. Full story here.
Ollie Madden New Film4 Head - Film4 replace outgoing head of creative Rose Garnett with Kudos executive producer Ollie Madden and take Cassandra Carias on board from eOne. Full story.
TIFF Unveils $3Million Campaign To Support Female Filmmakers - The Toronto International Film Festival have launched Share Her Journey, a $3million pledge supporting female filmmakers & education in equality and gender identity within film.Ken Loach: Brexit Will Be Troublesome for Filmmakers - Ken Loach has used his platform as a winner at the Karlovy Vary film festival to show his concern about British film in the upcoming post-Brexit landscape.
BFI Launch Future Film Skills Initiative with £20m Investment - The British Film Institute have launched a Future Film Skills initiative with the aim of diversifying and enhancing the British film industry, as supported by Lucasfilm.
Han Solo Movie Directors Exit - Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have departed LucasFilm's Han Solo 'Star Wars' spin-off less than a year before it's due to be released.
Daniel Day-Lewis Quits Acting - 3-time Oscar winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis has announced that is to quit acting following the release of his next film. ‘Godzilla 2’ Casts Bradley Whitford - Bradley Whitford becomes the latest actor to join the cast of Warner Bros' MonsterVerse movie, 'Godzilla: King of Monsters'.
Cannes 2017 Award Winners - The 70th Anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival was wrapped up this weekend with a jury led by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar handing out a number of awards to some of the world’s finest films of 2017. The fabled Palme d’Or was awarded to Ruben Östlund’s art-world satire ‘The Square’. The Swedish movie, that followed a wealthy museum curator taken out of his comfort zone after being mugged on the way to work, was somewhat of...
Zack Snyder Departs ‘Justice League’ - Zack Snyder has departed 'Justice League', set for release in 2017, and has handed the reins to 'The Avengers' director Joss Whedon.
Moore to Make ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Documentary on Trump - Michael Moore is teaming with Harvey Weinstein to bring 'Fahrenheit 11/9' to the screen: a film about the controversy of Donald Trump's US presidency.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Maisie Williams Join ‘New Mutants’ - Up-and-coming stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Maisie Williams are the first to join upcoming Fox X-Men spin-off 'New Mutants' from 'The Fault In Our Stars' director Josh Boone. Report by Joseph Wade.
‘Armageddon’ Screenwriter to Write ‘Gears of War’ Film - 'Armageddon' and 'Alien vs. Predator: Requiem' screenwriter Shane Salerno has been hired by Universal to write their 'Gears of War' movie.
Ken Loach Dubs BBC’s Political Bias “Disgusting” - Veteran filmmaker and Palme d'Or-winning director of 'I, Daniel Blake', Ken Loach, has openly criticised the BBC for "disgusting... unbelievable" political bias.
‘Split’ Sequel Announced - M. Night Shyamalan has confirmed that a sequel to his surprise hit movie 'Split' will be released in 2019. Warning: spoilers ahead!
TriStar to Release Vince McMahon Biopic - A biopic on the WWE's eccentric owner Vince McMahon is set to land at TriStar. Full details here.Jude Law to Play Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel - Jude Law has been officially announced as the next actor to play Dumbledore, signing to play the famous fictional wizard in 'Fantastic Beasts 2'.
Global Box Office Reaches Record High of $38.6Billion for 2016 - The MPAA has released statistics that show the global box office has risen to a record high $38.6billion for 2016.
‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ (2011) Sequel Announced - A sequel to David Fincher's English-language version of 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' has been announced by Sony, but it won't be directed by Fincher nor star Rooney Mara. 
New Director of BBC Films Appointed - BBC Films have appointed Film4's Rose Garnett as Director after the departure of Christine Langan. 
The 89th Academy Awards Winners - A roundup of the 89th annual Oscars is available here, including a full list of winners. 
42nd César Awards Winners - The 42nd Annual César Awards - The Results: Xavier Dolan's 'It's Only the End of the World' was heavily favoured in important categories. Full list of winners here.Vince Vaughn Joins ‘Fighting with my Family’ - Vince Vaughn is the latest star name to join Stephen Merchant's professional wrestling film 'Fighting with my Family', which The Rock is set to produce.
The EE BAFTA 2017 Results - The 2017 EE BAFTA results are in. See the full list of winners, and the amount of wins per film, here.