Film opinion: How ‘Flow’ could redefine storytelling
Oscar-winning animated film Flow proves you don’t need words to tell a powerful story.
The 2024 Latvian film contains no dialogue and serves as a powerful example of how visual storytelling can transcend language barriers, making the narrative universally accessible and allowing audiences to interpret it freely.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh celebrates Flow’s impact on cinema.
Film news: HBO announces cast for new ‘Harry Potter’ series
In a world of remakes and sequels, it is no surprise that one of the world’s biggest franchises has finally been signed for a reboot - 14 years since its closing chapter was released.
The Harry Potter eight-film and seven-book series has long been famed as a global sensation that influenced generations of children and adults alike.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh breaks down the seismic return of the famed and beloved wizarding franchise.
Film opinion: DreamWorks produces brilliantly faithful ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action remake
The general discourse surrounding this recent flurry of live-action remakes seems to always fall on either side of ‘This is exactly the same as the original; why did they even bother making it?’ or ‘The story has been completely changed; they’ve ruined it.’
This seems pessimistic all around.
But, as Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains, DreamWorks has stuck the landing with its live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.
Film opinion: ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is a crazy franchise conclusion
After 29 years, the Mission: Impossible franchise has, supposedly, come to an end with The Final Reckoning.
Tom Cruise’s final bow as IMF agent Ethan Hunt is a crazy, well-executed, perhaps excessive conclusion to a beloved action franchise.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Film news: ‘Wicked: For Good’ trailer teases emotional showdown for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Wicked returned to the big screen for one night only on June 4, featuring a special preview of the new trailer for its upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good.
The epic conclusion to this two-part cinematic event is set to air in theatres from November 21 this year.
After an epic opening instalment in 2024, Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa takes in the first trailer for Wicked: For Good.
Netflix Tudum 2025: The unveiling of exciting future film and TV news
The Netflix Tudum live event took place on Saturday, May 31 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles - revealing a series of big news stories.
From Squid Game to Stranger Things, Netflix uncovered what is set to be an exciting near-future for film and TV fans worldwide.
Here to summarise the nittiest and grittiest of it all is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Netflix Tudum 2025: Release date for ‘Stranger Things’ final season announced
On May 31, 2025 Netflix held their flagship live event, Netflix Tudum 2025.
The live event saw plenty of major announcements made to the Los Angeles crowd, with news surrounding several films, including the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer.
However, it was the news pertaining to one of Netflix’s biggest hits to date, Stranger Things, that caused shockwaves throughout the event - therefore, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to offer all the updates regarding the hit Netflix sensation.
Doctor Who news: Dissecting that huge regeneration as Ncuti Gatwa makes way for Billie Piper
The recent Doctor Who season finale shocked fans as the beloved Ncuti Gatwa regenerated and a familiar face, Billie Piper, took his place before the show cut to credits for an unspecified hiatus.
An all-too-soon departure for Gatwa, the future of Doctor Who in partnership with Disney+ and Piper’s shock return in a new form have left fans, otherwise known as Whovians, scratching their heads.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason is among them, and is trying to make sense of all the timey wimey Doctor Who madness.
Film news: Netflix brings Richard Osman’s pages to the screen with ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ trailer
The trailer for Richard Osman’s film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club has been released.
Richard Osman’s best-selling book The Thursday Murder Club has been so successful that Netflix has taken on a film adaptation of it.
Packed with a stellar cast, here’s Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa’s take on The Thursday Murder Club.
Film news: The true story behind Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaac’s ‘The Salt Path’
The Salt Path is set to hit the big screen on May 30, and many have felt captivated by the emotional and intriguing storyline portrayed in the trailers.
Based on a prize-winning memoir by Raynor Winn, the film will become an adaptation aiming to show the reality of the struggles of homelessness and loss across South West England.
One such intrigued audience member is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews, who is here to lay it out for you.
MCU news: Not so fast Marvel fans - ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ hit with timeline alterations
In the aftermath of the critical success of Thunderbolts* and in the lead up to the MCU’s July-releasing Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney have announced somewhat of a timeline alteration - shifting the release date for Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Does this MCU bombshell mean panic stations for Marvel fans?
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo runs you through the specifics.
Film news: Record Memorial Day box office weekend brings hope back to cinemas
Due to the turbulent last few years, box office milestones are celebrated with widespread joy in the film industry.
Covid and several strikes have threatened the theatrical experience amid the continued rise of streaming.
But, as Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes, a record Memorial Day weekend at the U.S. box office gives cause for celebration.
Film opinion: Five of the best heist movies - ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, ‘Inception’ and more
With news breaking that Daisy Edgar-Jones, Robert Pattinson and Denzel Washington are set to team up for a brand new heist film called Here Comes The Flood, maybe it’s time to think about some heist movies from the past that deserve a return to your screen.
Heist films bring the most tense and enthralling scenes to life as we never truly know the outcome of a fantastic chase scene or shootout.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here with five of the best heist movies on offer.
Film opinion: Who could succeed Tom Cruise as the next great movie star?
Tom Cruise paid tribute to some of Hollywood's rising stars at the recent New York premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
After being labelled the “last great movie star,” Cruise instead turned the spotlight on the likes of Michael B. Jordan and Ana de Armas.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson delves into Cruise's movie star redentials and the next generation of actors that could follow in his hallowed footsteps.
Film news: Why the BFI handed Tom Cruise its highest honour
Tom Cruise is a certified legend of films and filmmaking.
From Top Gun to Mission: Impossible, A Few Good Men to Rain Man, Cruise’s stunning career has spanned decades.
Film News Blitz Ellie Jackson explains why Cruise received the BFI Fellowship to acknowledge his extraordinary achievements.
Film news: The official ‘F1: The Movie’ trailer breakdown - All that you need to know
Brought to audiences by Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. Pictures, F1: The Movie has been in the news ever since it made headlines for filming actual scenes as early as the 2023 Silverstone Grand Prix.
With Brad Pitt and Damson Idris headlining an all-star cast, the anticipation for its June opening has reached an all-time high as the final ‘main’ trailer has now been released.
Ahead of the electric feature’s June release, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through all the key moments that took place in the official trailer.
Film opinion: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is a glorious return to form for the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) desperately needed a win as it ramps up to The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer and next year’s mega-crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday.
It was hoped that win would be delivered by Captain America: Brave New World, but Anthony Mackie’s first feature as Cap was a messy, poorly reviewed false starter.
However, Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes that Thunderbolts* is just the film the MCU needed to remind audiences this franchise juggernaut can still produce quality films.
Film opinion: Now is the time to revisit ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’
Camp, silly and a whole lot of fun: that is how you describe the Eurovision Song Contest.
One of the true gems of European culture, Eurovision is a musical celebration of incredibly joyous proportions.
With this year’s event coming up, Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why now is the perfect time to revisit Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Film news: Biggest reveals from the official ‘Superman’ trailer
DC dropped their official trailer for Superman and there were certainly some notable, revealing moments hidden amongst the rubble.
Hope of the universe? Possibly, but it’s more complicated than that.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to break down all the important details centered around DC’s Superman.
Film news: What you need to know about Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler’s new film ‘Caught Stealing’
2025 has already served up some truly fantastic movies, with films such as Sinners, Warfare and Mickey 17 setting the standard so far.
Wanting to get in on the action, director Darren Aronofsky is revealed to be working alongside Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz in his latest project, Caught Stealing.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to serve up all the nitty-gritty details pertaining to the highly anticipated collaborative project.