Film news: Daniel Day-Lewis returns from retirement, stars in his son’s film ‘Anemone’
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most iconic actors of all time.
With performances such as Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood, and Reynolds Woodcock in Phantom Thread, the 68-year-old amassed three Academy Awards prior to his retirement in 2017.
Nevertheless, it seems as though his son, Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut Anemone is enough to coax him back into the industry, reports Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ tackles the best films of 2025, ‘Alien: Earth’, ‘Peacemaker’ & more
A Friendly Film Take, brought to you by Film News Blitz, is a brand new podcast that’s your home for friendly film discussions.
Episodes one and two feature co-founder Dan Lawrence and his fellow cinephile Rhys Stacey as they discuss a variety of film topics.
Both episodes are out now!
Film review: Money or love? ‘Materialists’ has the answer
Celine Song’s Materialists is not the romantic comedy its glossy Y2K-inspired trailer suggests, writes Disha S. Charan for Film News Blitz.
Instead, it reveals itself as a sharp and often unsettling reflection on modern love, where money and status are never far from the conversation.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Interview: Behind the lens: Adversity speaker Chadden Hunter on extreme filmmaking
Chadden Hunter is a renowned adversity speaker, celebrated for his directing work on landmark documentaries like Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, and Seven Worlds One Planet.
His storytelling mastery stems from extreme experiences—from frozen tundras to perilous wildlife encounters, Chadden has faced danger head-on.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview Chadden did with The Champions Speakers Agency, where he reflects on overcoming literal and metaphorical cold fronts, transforming adversity into compelling visual narratives, and using nature’s extremes to motivate audiences toward sustainability and bold leadership.
Film news: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star in Ari Aster’s unsettling Western drama ‘Eddington’
Pedro Pascal is in yet another film in 2025, and this time, it's Ari Aster’s Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, as a town in Albuquerque finds itself in the midst of brutal political activism.
Austin Butler, Micheal Ward and Luke Grimes make up the supporting roles, and Aster’s building of suspense over the course of two-and-a-half hours is sure to leave you a nervous wreck come closing time.
With an early preview ahead of the film’s full release on August 22, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through what to expect.
TV opinion: Is the golden age of reality TV making its return?
The 2000s and early 2010s were the years of prime reality TV.
The Kardashians, The Real Housewives franchise, The Simple Life, unscripted moments filled with juicy drama, is something we can all admit we were unapologetically drawn to, but it fizzled out.
Film News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie explains how that’s all starting to change (thank god).
Interview: From Newsnight to Netflix - Sam McAlister on the true story behind ‘Scoop’
Sam McAlister, one of the UK’s most compelling news presenters & correspondents, is the former BBC Newsnight producer who secured the now-infamous Prince Andrew interview — a moment that made global headlines.
Her extraordinary journey has leapt from the newsroom to the big screen, or rather, Netflix.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, she reveals the behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to one of the most explosive royal interviews in history.
TV opinion: Sequels galore - Are we saying goodbye to original television?
Have you ever been sitting on the couch watching a new TV show and swear you’ve seen it before?
That’s because we are living in an era of television déjà vu.
The Big Bang Theory is now Young Sheldon, That '70s Show is now That '90s Show, Game of Thrones is now House of the Dragon, and who knows how many more examples you could list, writes Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie.
Film opinion: ‘Barbenheimer’ two years on - How the cinematic phenomenon shocked the film industry
July 21, 2023 was a day that will forever be etched in cinema history.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer were simultaneously released on the same day.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie explores the impact of the revolutionary double-feature event.
TV news: ‘The Paper’ trailer - What is the new ‘The Office’ spin-off all about?
Last Thursday, Peacock showed us the first trailer of The Office (U.S.) and Parks and Recreation creator Greg Daniels’ latest show, The Paper.
This mockumentary, based on the ‘ever-glamorous’ life of journalism, is set in the same world as the absurd paper vendors at Dunder Mifflin.
Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner takes a look.
‘The Naked Gun’ review: Liam Neeson delivers a barrel-load of laughs
The Naked Gun is a rip-roaring comedy sequel/reboot starring action legend Liam Neeson.
Director Akiva Schaffer and Neeson pick up the baton from the comedy film trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, and comedy icon Leslie Nielsen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes that the new creative team effortlessly pick up where the original Naked Gun movies left off.
Film news: John Krasinski set to return for ‘A Quiet Place Part III’
A Quiet Place first hit the big screen in 2018, with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt heading the cast of the Oscar-nominated horror drama.
A franchise was spawned, as actor/writer/director Krasinski created A Quiet Place Part II for a release in 2021, before handing the keys over to director Michael Sarnoski to craft 2024’s A Quiet Place: Day One.
Now, Krasinski is back in the director’s chair for A Quiet Place Part III, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to tell you what to expect.
Film and TV news: What to watch this August - Shows and features
We all know that getting cosy in the evening and choosing something new to watch can seem daunting, especially considering the extreme commitment of a long-running TV series.
To make that process a little easier, here are seven recommendations - four TV shows and three films.
Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie looks at the current and upcoming films and TV shows to help you unwind in front of your screens.
Netflix news - ‘Wednesday’ season one recap, everything to know about the new season
Netflix’s Wednesday redefined what a teen supernatural series could be.
With its unique mix of gothic mystery, coming-of-age drama, and dry humour, it became a cultural phenomenon.
Now, as season two officially premieres on Netflix, fans are diving back into the dark world of Nevermore Academy — Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh offers her preview.
Film interview: Billion-dollar producer Larry Kasanoff on risk, reinvention & creative leadership
From producing Terminator 2: Judgment Day to pioneering Mortal Kombat on the big screen, Larry Kasanoff is a name synonymous with bold, genre-defining filmmaking.
As one of the world’s leading creativity speakers, he has spent decades championing innovation, disruption and storytelling at scale — not only in Hollywood, but across business, technology and leadership.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, Larry shares why creative risk is essential in business, how to build cultures that foster innovation, and what today’s leaders can learn from a billion-dollar film career driven by passion, persistence, and a touch of madness.
Marvel news: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ starts filming in Glasgow as Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk boards project
Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as the iconic Marvel Comics character Spider-Man started filming in Glasgow last weekend.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set for release next summer, and Holland’s Spidey is set to be joined by Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence unpacks the latest on director Destin Daniel Cretton’s film.
James Bond news: ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator to write ‘better, stronger, and bolder’ 007
Amazon MGM has hired Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to pen the screenplay for the next James Bond film.
Knight will collaborate with world-renowned director Denis Villeneuve for Agent 007’s next outing.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence comments on Knight boarding the Bond express.
Film opinion: ‘Fantastic Four’ antagonist Galactus creates a dilemma for MCU villains
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally here, with Sue Storm, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm & Johnny Storm charging back onto our screens for the first time since 2015’s much-criticised adaptation of the comic book favourite.
A decade ago, there were hordes of unhappy customers, but director Matt Shakman’s version has audiences around the world taken aback by the quality on show.
Despite having already raked in over $250 million at the box office, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews thinks that one glaring problem may have passed some by: Galactus.
Film news: Early 2000s in its sequel era - The Devil’s wearing Prada again
Remakes have been the story of the film industry over the last 10 to 15 years.
But are the iconic, early 2000s dramedies making a return? This time, in sequel form.
After what will be exactly two decades, the long-awaited release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 is on the horizon. Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reports.
Film news: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ trailer set to complete highest-selling trilogy of all time
The Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer has finally been released, setting the scene for the third installment, teasing what is set to be the highest-grossing trilogy of all time.
2022 saw James Cameron drop his second Avatar film, with Avatar: The Way of Water shooting to third in the all-time grossing films list, behind Avengers: Endgame and The Way of Water’s predecessor, Avatar.
Here to guide you through the latest trailer is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.