Film news: Amazon MGM Studios’ new James Bond producer lineup announced
James Bond has been a staple of the film-making scene for decades and updates on the latest installment are sure to excite audiences.
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed who will be leading the line when it comes to producing the film.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews writes of the confirmed duo: Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who are behind some of the highest-grossing film franchises to ever hit the big screen.
Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim
Recent details surrounding the next MCU installment in the Spider-Man franchise have been released and it has confirmed the entrance of Stranger Things’ young star, Sadie Sink.
Talks have been circulating in Marvel universe circles and fandom as to who Sink will be playing and the extent of the effect her inclusion will have in the film and furthermore, the MCU.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo ponders the possible characters Sink could portray and what her role may signify in the Spider-Man franchise and in MCU phase six.
Film news: F1 - Scintillating, riveting, & fast
Over the past weekend, motorsport and film fans and enthusiasts were treated to the highly anticipated and gripping F1 film trailer which left us all gasping for more exuberant F1 racing dynamism.
Many F1 and film fanatics found the collaborative Apple Original Films and Formula One trailer thrilling and the feature’s theatrical release is set to be a groundbreaking success, with G-force to topple the Box Office charts.
Film News Blitz writer Aidan Leo reviews the energetic F1 film trailer and what we learnt from its dynamite sequences and enthralling moments.
Film news: Ana de Armas confronts Keanu Reeves’ John Wick in Ballerina trailer
Lionsgate has unveiled a rip-roaring new trailer for the Ana de Armas starring John Wick spin-off Ballerina.
Wednesday’s trailer provided new insight into the story and teased an exciting confrontation between de Armas’ character and Keanu Reeves’ Wick.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks it all down.
Film news: Edgar Wright teases changes to The Running Man for 2025 remake
With Glen Powell set to head The Running Man remake due for release in November this year, Edgar Wright has revealed he intends to take the film back to its roots.
Given the incredible back catalogue of the actor and director, this is one to get excited about.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss.
Film opinion: Mickey 17 adds another string to Bong Joon Ho’s bow
Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite was one of the films of the decade when it was released in 2019, and since then, film fans around the world have awaited his next project, and finally, Mickey 17 has landed.
The space opera has an all-star cast and out-of-this-world premise.
Lucky for all of you at home, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
DCU News: Mystery looms for Batman in The Brave and the Bold
At a recent press event, DC Studios’ leadership front, James Gunn and Peter Safran, stated firmly that Robert Pattison will not be the DCU’s Batman, but will continue to exist separately in Matt Reeves’ universe.
That confirms a spot is open on the DCU roster in The Brave and the Bold.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo analyses the comments made by Gunn and ponders the potential future of Batman in the DC Universe.
Marvel news: The entry of Sentry in the MCU’s Thunderbolts*
As Daredevil: Born Again is making a big impact on the small screen, fans are heavily anticipating the release of Marvel’s next big-screen adventure, Thunderbolts*.
The MCU made a big splash with its Thunderbolts* Super Bowl trailer last month and its teasing of the uber-powerful character Sentry.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the Thunderbolts* trailer and what the entry of Sentry means for the MCU going forward.
Film news: Happy Gilmore 2 is in Full Swing
Adam Sandler is getting ready to unveil one of his most iconic characters to the world again after a near-30 year absence in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 and he’s used the real-life golfing stars of Full Swing to help him.
In a collision of fiction and non-fiction, Netflix has leveraged its golfing properties in a true masterstroke of marketing genius.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason charts the course for Sandler’s hotly anticipated comedy sequel.
Film awards: Anora has its greatest day with Best Picture win at the 2025 Oscars
Anora was the major winner at the 97th Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Picture.
Sean Baker’s indie darling won four more Oscars on Hollywood’s biggest night to outclass the competition.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason helps usher in the era of Anora!
Film awards: Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars
A multitude of sensational Oscar-nominated features and actors find themselves on a collision course at the 2025 Academy Awards.
But where can you watch and what’s set to occur on Hollywood’s biggest night?
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the 2025 Oscars award ceremony and the possible surprise shocks we may be in store for.
Film betting tips: Favourites to win Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards are fast approaching, with Hollywood’s best and brightest set to celebrate the world of film on Sunday, March 2.
UK viewers will be able to watch the event starting from 10:30 pm, with ITV and ITVX named as the home of Oscars coverage for the second year running - as Jonathan Ross will be the host for the British television network.
Here, Film News Blitz takes you through all of the Best Actor nominees' chances, including some tasty picks for you to sink your teeth into.
Film awards: Conclave, The Substance & Shogun collect top honours at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards
A celebratory Sunday night commended exceptional performances in film and television of the year prior, which saw Conclave, The Substance, and Shogun collect top honours at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The overall successful evening saw much critical acclaim among the deserving nominees and winners, with Conclave and The Substance taking home two big-time awards each, whilst Shogun racked up a collection of four in total.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reflects on and outlines this year’s SAG Award winners.
Film opinion: Dear Amazon, don’t fall into the franchise trap with James Bond
News broke Thursday that Amazon has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise from long-serving custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
The announcement comes amid a period of stagnation for Bond with the last entry, No Time to Die, coming out in theatres in 2021.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason hopes Amazon doesn’t fall into a franchise trap with Britain’s most famous secret agent.
Film opinion: Five of the best historical dramas - Oppenheimer, Schindler’s List and more
Historical films can easily fall into the trap of becoming just another biopic, or just another war film, returning a satisfactory revenue and a handful of awards.
But some avoid this pitfall, exploring new themes or a different perspective altogether.
Film News Blitz explores five of the best historical dramas that cinema has to offer.
Film awards: When and where to watch the 2025 BAFTAs
It's that time of the year for the British Academy to reward the best from the world of film over the last 12 months with the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards.
The ceremony is set to be an evening of celebrating British film, international flicks and, of course, Hollywood cinema.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks down when and where you can watch this year’s BAFTAs.
Film news: Everything you need to know about the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake
Universal Pictures unveiled the official trailer for its live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon on Wednesday.
The film is derived from the beloved animated original of the same name that spawned a beloved trilogy.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down what you need to know about one of this summer’s most eagerly anticipated movies.
Film opinion: Five movies to look out for this summer - 28 Years Later, The Fantastic Four & more
It is an incredibly exciting time to be a movie geek (when isn’t it)!
With the Oscars rolling around once more, the world of film promises to keep us on our toes for the foreseeable future.
With some big titles like Mickey 17, and Robert de Niro’s The Alto Knights, due for release in the coming months, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews looks ahead to the summer, for the five movies to watch out for.
Film awards: A magic weekend as Anora gathers pace ahead of the Oscars
Director Sean Baker’s Anora received warm praise this past weekend.
A Best Picture win at the Critics’ Choice Awards plus top prizes at the Director and Producers’ Guild of America awards ceremonies marked a magic weekend for the Palme d'Or winner.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes why Anora is now poised for Oscars glory.
Film awards: Critics Choice spreads the love among Anora, The Substance & more
Friday night saw the 2025 Critics Choice Awards spread praise among several feature film titles.
Anora took the top prize while Emilia Perez, Wicked, and The Substance each took three prizes.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down who won what across film and television.