
Hocus Pocus 3 Revived at Disney with Original Stars Returning
Disney confirmed that the original trio—Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker—will return for a third installment of the Hocus Pocus franchise. The sequel, still in early development, is expected to follow the straight‑to‑streaming Hocus Pocus 2 with a theatrical release. No plot details have been released, but the studio is actively exploring new characters and story directions. The announcement revives the 1993 Halloween classic, positioning it for the 2025‑2026 holiday season.

Forgotten Crime Thriller that Will "Keep You Guessing" Resurfaces in Netflix's Trending Chart
Mindhunters, a 2004 crime thriller starring LL Cool J, Val Kilmer and Christian Slater, has surged to the #9 spot on Netflix’s UK Top 10 chart and appears in several other territories. The film’s modest budget and mixed critical reception—25 % fresh on Rotten Tomatoes—contrast with...

Barry Keoghan's "Unrelentingly Tense" Irish Crime Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
Barry Keoghan’s Irish crime thriller *Calm with Horses* is now streaming free in the UK through Mubi, the curated film service. The movie, originally released in 2019, follows a drug‑family enforcer grappling with fatherhood and violent loyalties. Mubi offers the...

Tom Cruise's "Spectacular" Historical Drama with Timothy Spall Has Just Landed on Netflix
Netflix has added the 2003 historical epic The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Timothy Spall, to its streaming catalog. Directed by Edward Zwick, the film dramatizes the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion and was one of the highest‑grossing movies of its year,...

Netflix Is Removing Jenna Coleman's "Stunning" British Crime Thriller Very Soon
Netflix will pull the British crime thriller Jackdaw from its catalog on May 26, ending the streaming window for the Jenna Coleman‑led film. The 2023 release, directed by Jamie Childs, follows a disgraced motocross champion entangled in a night‑long kidnapping...

Evil Dead Burn's Incredible Trailer Will Put You Off Loading the Dishwasher Ever Again
The official trailer for Evil Dead Burn, the sixth entry in the iconic horror franchise, debuted ahead of its July 10, 2024 theatrical release. The film follows a grieving woman whose in‑law house becomes a nightmare as family members transform into Deadites, promising a...

Sheridan Smith and Jenny Agutter's "Delightful" Period Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
The Railway Children Return, a 2022 sequel to the 1970 classic, is now streaming in the UK via StudioCanal Presents, an add‑on channel on Prime Video. The period drama stars Sheridan Smith as Annie, the daughter of original star Jenny Agutter’s Bobbie...

Christopher Nolan's "Absolute Masterpiece" The Odyssey Gets Epic New Trailer You Have to See
Christopher Nolan’s next film, *The Odyssey*, unveiled a new trailer featuring first looks at Charlize Theron as Calypso and Robert Pattinson as antagonist Antinous. The epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 17 July. The trailer highlights...

Taskmaster Favourite Confirmed for New British Movie About Real-Life "Haunted" Painting
Taskmaster star Susan Wokoma has been cast in the British film *Curse in a Frame*, a genre‑bending thriller inspired by a 2023 incident where a charity‑shop painting allegedly haunted its owners. The movie, directed by first‑time feature filmmaker Maria Pawlikowska,...

Tom Hanks Explains Woody's Bald Spot in Toy Story 5
Tom Hanks clarified that Woody’s newly visible bald spot in the Toy Story 5 teaser is a result of repeated handling, causing the rubber hat to chafe the character’s head. The trailer also shows Woody with a slight beer‑belly, which Hanks attributes...

Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Lands Next Movie Role in True Story Drama
Matthew Goode has been confirmed for the indie drama "Hal," playing the father of journalist‑turned‑philanthropist Hal Donaldson. The film dramatizes Donaldson’s founding of Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit that provides disaster relief worldwide. An ensemble cast featuring Ernie Hudson, Emma...

Stephen Graham's "Unpredictable" Dark British Thriller Is Now Available to Watch at Home
Stephen Graham headlines the British psychological thriller *The Good Boy*, now available for home viewing. The film follows teenage Tommy, played by Anson Boon, who awakens chained in a hostile family’s home, with Graham’s character promising twisted rehabilitation. It can...

Netflix's "Gripping" Serial Killer Thriller Confirms Release Date with First-Look Images
Netflix announced the release date for its new thriller The Whisper Man, debuting on August 28. The film adapts Alex North’s bestselling novel and stars Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, and Luca Porto. First‑look images reveal a tense, village‑setting plot involving missing children and...

Adolescence Break-Out Star Owen Cooper Confirmed for "Truly Original" British Thriller
British thriller Foxfinder has confirmed teen actor Owen Cooper alongside Tessa Thompson and Ebon Moss‑Bachrach. The film, directed by Aoife McArdle and co‑written with Dawn King, adapts King’s 2011 play and will shoot this summer in Bavaria. Production is backed...

"Compelling" And "Electrifying" Toby Jones Thriller Is Now Available to Watch at Home
A new stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello, directed by Tony‑award winner Tom Morris and starring Toby Jones as Iago, has moved from the West End’s Theatre Royal Haymarket to cinemas and now streams online. The production also features David Harewood...

Prime Video Is Removing Hugh Grant's "Unforgettable" Horror Very Soon
Prime Video will pull the philosophical horror "Heretic" from its catalog on May 11, 2024, ending the streaming window for the Hugh Grant‑led thriller. The film, directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, follows two Mormon missionaries who encounter Grant’s unsettling...

Why Wasn't Nate in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Here's Why Adrian Grenier Didn't Have a Cameo
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has hit theaters, but Adrian Grenier’s Nate does not appear. Director David Frankel said a cameo was contemplated but the production schedule was too tight to film it. Post‑production wrapped only a month before the deadline, leaving no window...

Narnia Reboot From Barbie's Greta Gerwig Gets New Release Date for Cinemas and Netflix
Greta Gerwig, the writer‑director of Barbie, is helming a Netflix‑backed reboot of C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. The first film, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, will open in cinemas—including IMAX—on 12 February 2027 and arrive on Netflix on 2 April 2027. The...

Steven Spielberg's Mysterious Sci-Fi Thriller Confirms Earlier UK Release Date
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has shifted its UK theatrical debut from June 12 to June 10, 2024. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, with a screenplay by Jurassic Park writer David Koepp based on a story by Spielberg....

Stephen Graham and Vicky McClure's "Masterpiece" British Drama Is Now Streaming for Free
The critically acclaimed British drama *This Is England* is now streaming for free on Channel 4 in the UK, with the window closing on 14 May. The 2006 film, which won Best British Film at the 61st BAFTAs, has a 93% approval rating on...
How the New Resident Evil Movie Connects to the Games as "Amazing" Trailer Lands
Sony Pictures is set to release a new Resident Evil film on September 18, 2026, directed by Zach Cregger and co‑written with Shay Hatten. The movie, starring Austin Abrams as courier Bryan, is positioned as a self‑contained story that runs...
Gillian Anderson's "Insane yet Cosy" New Movie Confirms First UK Screening
Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbender star in Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which will debut in the UK as the closing film of SXSW London (June 1‑6). The horror‑remake follows a young director reviving the...

First Look at Bill Nighy's "Deeply Human" Liverpool-Set Drama as It Gets Exciting Update
British actor Bill Nighy returns to the screen in the upcoming drama *A Town in Nova Scotia*. He plays Leon, a newly‑widowed London resident who chooses to fight for safety in his aging building rather than join his daughter in...

Netflix's New Thriller that You "Won't Forget" Confirms Release Date with First-Look Images
Netflix announced the sci‑fi thriller "The Last House" will debut on its platform on August 7, 2026. The film stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as a family trapped inside their own home, which becomes an inescapable prison. Directed by...

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's "Compelling" Real-Life Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
The Smashing Machine, a real‑life drama starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, has debuted on Amazon Prime Video for UK viewers after its October theatrical run. The film follows wrestler‑turned‑MMA fighter Mark Kerr’s battle with painkiller addiction, rehab, and a...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Emotional Opening Sequence Has Been Revealed
The first three pages of the Spider‑Man: Brand New Day screenplay have been released, revealing an emotional opening set nine months after No Way Home. Peter Parker, now alone after his memories of MJ and Ned are erased, grapples with...

Olivia Colman's "Captivating" Murder Mystery with "Famous Twist" Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2017 Kenneth Branagh‑directed *Murder on the Orient Express* is now streaming free on Channel 4 in the UK for the next 29 days. The film features an all‑star ensemble including Olivia Colman, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe and Judi Dench, and adapts Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit. Critical...

John Wick 5 Finally Gets a Positive Update After Being Confirmed over a Year Ago
Lionsgate confirmed that Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski have landed on a core idea for John Wick: Chapter 5, though no release timetable was given. Production has officially begun on the Caine‑centred spin‑off *Ballerina*, with Donnie Yen both returning as...

The Mandalorian & Grogu Confirmed Runtime Makes It One of the Shortest Star Wars Movies Yet
Jon Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" will hit theaters on May 22, 2026 with a 132‑minute runtime, making it the franchise’s shortest theatrical entry in 43 years. Co‑written with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, the movie follows Din Djarin and...

Emma Stone's "Extraordinary" Drama Hailed as a "Triumph" Is Being Removed From Netflix Very Soon
Netflix’s UK catalogue will drop Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar‑winning drama *Birdman* on 18 May, prompting a last‑minute push for subscribers to stream the film. The 2014 Best Picture winner, starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone and Edward Norton, remains accessible on Prime...

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Gets "Extra Special" UK Screenings with Limited-Edition Giveaway
Vue is rolling out "Runway Ready" screenings for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* on Saturday, 2 May at 6:30 pm across its UK venues. Each screening offers the first 6,000 fans a limited‑edition copy of *Runway* magazine, plus collectible cups and popcorn tins...

Hugh Jackman's "Charming" Murder Mystery Debuts with Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The Sheep Detectives, a family‑friendly murder mystery starring Hugh Jackman, opened with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Directed by Kyle Balda, the film follows Jackman as shepherd George who enlists his sheep to solve a farm crime. The cast includes Emma Thompson,...

Timothy Spall's "Tense" Thriller with "Unique Twist" Is Now Available to Watch at Home
The thriller Rich Flu, starring Timothy Spall alongside his son Rafe, is now available to buy on Prime Video for about $12.70. The 2024 film follows Laura (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) as a lethal disease targets the world’s wealthiest, beginning with billionaires. After premiering at the...

Cillian Murphy's "Masterpiece" Drama That's "Hard to Shake" Has Just Landed on Netflix
Cillian Murphy’s new drama Small Things Like These has just arrived on Netflix, expanding the streaming giant’s prestige‑film roster. Directed by Tim Mielants and adapted from Claire Keegan’s novel, the story follows a 1985 Irish coal merchant who uncovers abuse at a local convent...

Why Wasn't Janet Jackson in Michael? Here's the Reason
LaToya Jackson revealed that her sister Janet declined to appear in the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," a decision the filmmakers respected. The film, starring nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael, opened to record‑breaking box‑office numbers—$97 million domestically and $217 million worldwide—making it the...

Gerard Butler's "Gripping" Thriller Climbs Streaming Top 10 After Surprise Release
Gerard Butler’s sequel Greenland: Migration debuted on Prime Video UK without fanfare, instantly becoming the platform’s most‑watched film and the second‑most‑watched title across all UK streaming content. The low‑key digital launch starkly contrasts with its theatrical performance abroad, where the...

Netflix's New "Spectacular" Thriller Jumps Straight to Top of Trending Chart
Netflix’s new survival thriller "Apex," starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, debuted on April 24 and quickly climbed to the top of the platform’s worldwide film chart. The film, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, earned a 66% critic approval rating on...

Tom Hardy's "Unconventional" Crime Drama that "Must Be Seen" Has Resurfaced on Netflix
Tom Hardy’s crime drama *Capone* has re‑appeared on Netflix on April 23 after being pulled in February. The film follows a neuro‑syphilitic Al Capone after his prison release, featuring a supporting cast that includes Linda Cardellini and Kyle MacLachlan. Critical response remains...

First Look at Aubrey Plaza's "Amazing" Drama as It Gets an Exciting Update
Aubrey Plaza headlines the drama *The Accompanist*, the feature‑film directorial debut of Zach Woods, known for his work on *The Office US*, *Silicon Valley* and *Veep*. The cast also includes veteran Susan Sarandon as a mysterious foster mother. The story...

Princess Diaries 3 Gets Disappointing Update as Anne Hathaway Explains Long Delay
Anne Hathaway confirmed she is still working on a third Princess Diaries film, but the project remains ungreen‑lit despite director Adele Lim signing on in 2024. The development has stalled as Hathaway’s focus shifted to promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2,...

Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal's "Audacious" And "Brilliant" Comic Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
Ari Aster’s neo‑Western thriller Eddington, starring Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler, has launched on UK streaming platforms NOW Cinema and Sky Cinema. The film, set during the COVID‑19 pandemic in a small American town, blends violence, cult‑like online streaming, and a power struggle...

Bill Nighy's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Unmissable" Is the Movie to Watch Tonight
The Oscar‑nominated drama Living, starring Bill Nighy, will air on Channel 4 at 9 pm tonight and remain on the broadcaster’s free streaming platform for up to 28 days. Adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 classic Ikiru by Kazuo Ishiguro, the film follows...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Be Missing This Original MCU Star
Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the fourth MCU‑linked Spider‑Man film, will hit theaters on July 31. Tom Holland and Zendaya return, but Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan will be absent. Favreau confirmed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he isn’t in the movie, citing...

Callum Turner's "Wonderful" Mystery Drama with 100% Rating Is Now Available to Watch in the UK
Callum Turner’s mystery drama "Rose of Nevada" has launched in UK and Irish cinemas after premiering at Venice. The film, directed by Cornish auteur Mark Jenkin, follows two men who board a long‑lost boat and are thrust back to 1993....

Michael B Jordan Lands First Lead Movie Role Since Oscar Win in '80s Crime Series Remake
Michael B. Jordan, fresh off his Academy Award for the dual role in *Sinners*, has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming remake *Miami Vice ’85*. He will star opposite Austin Butler, portraying undercover detectives Rico Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in...

Jodie Comer's "Captivating" Crime Drama with Tom Hardy Lands New UK Streaming Home
Jodie Comer‑led crime drama "The Bikeriders" is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. The film, directed by Jeff Nichols and co‑starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, adapts Danny Lyon’s photo‑book into a fictionalized Outlaws‑style motorcycle club story....

Jim Carrey's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Flawless" Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 1998 dramedy The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, has become his highest‑rated film on Rotten Tomatoes and is now available to stream on Prime Video in the UK. The film holds a 94% critic score from 160 reviews and...

Sam Raimi's "Entertaining and Twisted" Thriller Send Help Lands UK Streaming Release Date
Sam Raimi’s survival thriller Send Help will debut on Disney+ in the United Kingdom on Thursday, 7 May, after an initial digital‑rental window. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as mismatched strangers stranded on a deserted island, delivering a darkly comic battle...

Does Anna Wintour Have a Cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Here's the Answer
The Devil Wears Prada 2, slated for a May 1 theatrical debut, will not feature a cameo by former Vogue editor‑in‑chief Anna Wintour. Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna confirmed she was never asked, citing a “too meta” feel. A brief, off‑camera tease with Wintour was...

Ruth Wilson's "Impressive" British Drama Will Be Removed From BBC iPlayer Very Soon
British drama *True Things*, starring Ruth Wilson and Tom Burke, will disappear from BBC iPlayer in just under three weeks, with a final deadline of May 12, 2024. The 2021 film, directed by Harry Wootliff and adapted from Deborah Kay Davies’ 2010 novel, follows...