Film news: ‘James Bond’ reboot — Denis Villeneuve to direct, but who will wear the tux?
After much speculation, endless fan theories, and swirling rumours since Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 in No Time to Die (2021), the James Bond franchise has finally made its next big move.
Denis Villeneuve, the visionary director behind Dune, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049, has been tapped to direct the next 007 film.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh is here with all you need to know.
Film news: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ poster tells us to “Defy the Gods”
The first poster for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey is officially out, and it certainly sets the scene.
With one of the most stacked film casts of the last decade, audiences are being made to wait for at least another year for its release, as it's set to hit the big screen on July 17, 2026.
Here to break it down is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Film news: “HUNT HIM DOWN!” - Edgar Wright and Glen Powell’s ‘The Running Man’ trailer is finally here
Edgar Wright and Glen Powell’s first trailer for the long-awaited remake of Stephen King’s iconic short story The Running Man, which was first brought to the big screen in 1987, is finally out.
With Wright discussing his wishes to take the story back to its roots, as opposed to the approach taken by the Schwarzenegger-led production — fans have been excited for the new version for months now.
Here to discuss the action-packed trailer released today, is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Marvel news: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ - Vibrant new trailer drops one month out
Marvel Studios dropped their final trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps on June 25, exactly one month out from the film’s premiere release date.
The vibrant trailer offered a distinct look at our upcoming fantastic characters, with plenty for fans to debate pertaining to Marvel's phase six launch platform.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo breaks down what stood out from the trailer and the potential direction Marvel could be taking regarding its revitalised Fantastic Four.
James Bond news: Denis Villeneuve reloads his cinematic holster
Amazon MGM Studios have scoured the globe for a director to take the Bond franchise forward.
They have now stumbled upon one of the greatest cinematic directors of all time: Denis Villeneuve.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo provides the thoughts from inside the Bond umbrella.
Film News: Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona go head-to-head in raunchy ‘Splitsville’ trailer
Splitsville is a brand-new romantic comedy set to hit the big screen in August this year in the U.S.
With the cast boasting the names of Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona, alongside director and actor Michael Angelo Covino, the film’s trailer release has already gained 900 thousand views on the studio NEON YouTube channel.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss it.
Film News: Bruce Springsteen praises ‘tremendous’ cast of new Oscar-tipped biopic
As we enter the second half of 2025, we quickly notice the speed with which we approach awards season.
Following the great success of Timothy Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, many eyes have turned towards the brand-new Bruce Springsteen film, titled Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
In light of the trailer’s recent release, Springsteen himself has discussed the impact that making the film had on him, reports Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Marvel news: Jon Bernthal back for a punishing return in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Frank Castle is set to make his long-awaited, highly anticipated arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with fan-favourite Jon Bernthal returning as New York’s primary reaper - the Punisher.
Frank’s redemption arc? Unlikely. The Skull doesn’t do ‘brand new days.’
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo brings his Bernthal-as-Frank Castle hype to the MCU table.
Film opinion: ‘28 Years Later’ is complex, imperfect, but bold
Set nearly three decades after the original outbreak, 28 Years Later explores a generation raised in the long shadow of infection.
Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have reunited to bring this beloved British horror series back to the limelight, with a cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh delivers her review.
Disney news: How smash-hit live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ divides opinion
Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch finally hit the big screen on May 21, and while fans' reactions were initially mixed, the film has soared since its release and become a major hit.
The original Lilo & Stitch hit theatres in the summer of 2002 and has been a beloved film ever since, touching on themes of family and challenges that the characters need to overcome.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa explains how the live-action do-over has concocted a blend of excitement, criticism and box office success.
Film opinion: The superhero fatigue debate is missing the real problem
For years, Hollywood has pointed fingers at ‘superhero fatigue’ to explain waning interest in once-blockbuster franchises.
But the problem isn’t the oversaturation of the genre; it’s the lack of creative risk.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh explains why heroes aren’t bringing in the big numbers like they used to.
Film opinion: Undeniable duos - Five iconic actor/director collaborations that defined cinema
Many film fans and filmmakers wonder whether a director’s outlook for their film begins with their chosen assistant director or director of photography, or maybe something as nuanced as sound design or dialogue.
However, for directors of iconic status, it began with crafting some of the most generational-defining actor-director relationships, which have delivered nothing short of on-screen magic.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a look at some of the best actor-director collaborations of all time.
Film news: Why you should be watching ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’
2025 is shaping up to be a good year for the Predator film franchise, with not one but two releases for fans to enjoy.
The first has already arrived, via Disney+ and Hulu streaming services, titled Predator: Killer of Killers.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why you should be watching this excellent addition to the Predator canon.
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.