Film news: James Cameron prepared to end ‘Avatar’ franchise after ‘Fire and Ash’
Director James Cameron is prepared to cull the Avatar franchise ahead of time if Fire and Ash flops.
The news comes even with two sequels already in development.
Film News Blitz writes about why Cameron is prepared to walk away.
Box office news: ‘Zootopia 2’ debuts with largest international animated launch
A recent box office stampede took charge as animated sequel Zootopia 2 reached $556 million in the first five days since its release.
The sequel also sports the biggest worldwide gross in that timeframe compared to all 2025 releases.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey celebrates the big news.
TV news: Russell T Davies - ‘I know exactly what happens’ in ‘Doctor Who’ 2026 Christmas special
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has provided a fresh update on the future of the beloved sci-fi show.
With the TARDIS returning to screens next Christmas, Whovians are hotly anticipating what comes next.
Davies knows just what to do with his next Doctor Who script, Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.
James Bond betting tips: Callum Turner is the new bookies' favourite to be 007
A new actor, Callum Turner, has become the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next James Bond.
Turner has surpassed the likes of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill in the race to be the next Agent 007.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at the latest James Bond betting odds.
Box office news: Could ‘Wicked: For Good’ be one of the biggest films of 2025?
Director Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good, a follow-up to the 2024 smash-hit Wicked, is having an even better time at the box office.
Records are tumbling, and the Broadway adaptation sequel shows no signs of slowing down at the box office, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at the numbers.
Film news: Fortnite crossover with Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’ ahead of cinema re-release
Kill Bill’s The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge is ramping up to make an exciting debut via the worldwide video game phenomenon Fortnite.
The special distribution anticipates the equally special re-release: Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, in theatres from December 5.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey slices through the new crossover.
Film opinion: ‘Trainspotting’ - 30 years on
Trainspotting is loved by both film fans and critics alike.
Showcasing the despair within the Edinburgh drug scene, the film shows grottiness and disgust in a way that, from a film fan's perspective, is beautiful.
Trainspotting megafan Nisha Cullen breaks down its legacy for Film News Blitz as we approach its 30th Anniversary.
Horror news: Scarlett Johansson to star in Blumhouse’s new take on ‘The Exorcist’
All-time leading box office actress Scarlett Johansson is set to lead the latest in a long line of Exorcist films, following 2023’s poorly received Believer.
Johansson is set to lead a ‘fresh take’ on The Exorcist, joining forces with Indie-Horror production house Blumhouse, Universal Studios, and new-wave horror-maestro Mike Flanagan.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey reports on the scarily good news.
Horror news: Classic British horror house set for exciting revival by Hammer Horror owner
Hammer Horror owner John Gore Studios has acquired Tyburn Film Productions, with the promise of restoring, and redistributing classic British horror.
The producers of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing starring horrors are set for exciting revivals.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey reports on the horrifyingly good news.
Film opinion: Tom Cruise has made an early launch in his 2027 Oscars bid
Legendary Hollywood action hero Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar last Sunday at the 16th Annual Governors Awards.
A career spent in filmmaking was recognised by the Academy for an “incredible commitment to our film-making community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community".
But Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence believes this is the start of a long run-up to an outright Oscar in 2027.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - 'Predator Badlands', ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Mummy 4’
On the latest episode of A Friendly Film Take, Predator: Badlands is put under the microscope while Dan Lawrence and Rhys Stacey talk about a variety of news topics.
A new Star Trek film, The Mummy 4 and DC rumours take centre stage.
And that’s not all this episode of the Film News Blitz podcast has to offer.
Film news: Brendan Fraser ready ‘to give the fans what they want’ with ‘The Mummy 4’
Brendan Fraser is gearing up to return to his biggest film franchise, with the recent news that a fourth The Mummy film is in the works.
Fraser and original co-star Rachel Weisz will star in this fourth instalment, made by Ready or Not directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
The Oscar-winning actor is “ready to give the fans what they want”, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
TV opinion: The best and worst sitcom endings - From ‘Gavin and Stacey’ to ‘That ‘70s Show’
Sitcoms consistently prove to be the kind of TV show I gravitate towards.
The ease of watching, the lack of attention required, and an ensemble cast - these are all factors that appeal to me.
Here, I break down for Film News Blitz the best and worst sitcom endings.
TV review: ‘Pluribus’ - Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn nail it again
Rhea Seehorn is back working with television guru Vince Gilligan in Pluribus, a new show on Apple TV.
With four episodes aired so far, the show is already proving popular, setting record viewing numbers for the launch of an Apple TV drama - even exceeding those put up by season two of Ben Stiller’s Severance.
Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner breaks down everything you need to know about the show before watching, with as few spoilers as possible.
Film news: Nintendo’s live-action ‘Legend of Zelda’ gets first look
A Link to the Future? Sony/Nintendo are set to capitalise on the growing popularity of video-game adaptations.
A first set of official stills highlights actors taking on the mantle of Link and Princess Zelda.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey discusses how much this news Hy-rules.
DCU news: Is Wonder Woman joining ‘Superman’ sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’?
James Gunn’s sophomore Superman film is looking to cast an actress in their 20s in a major role.
David Corenswet is back in the Superman sweats, potentially with some help direct from Themyscira’s Wonder Woman.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey is here to fuel the rumour-mill.
Film news: Ryan Gosling makes a friend in space in ‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer
Ryan Gosling is ready to save humankind next spring in Project Hail Mary.
That’s the premise set in the latest trailer for the adaptation of novelist Andy Weir’s work.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on the glimpse into this March, 2026 release.
Netflix news: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ trailer drops with strong reviews
In November 2019, Knives Out hit cinemas and instantly became one of the most popular films of that year.
From Daniel Craig’s iconic American accent to the all-star cast accompanying him in both the first film and its sequel, Glass Onion, many have been excitedly awaiting the third instalment.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reports on the latest trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Disney news: First-look at live-action ‘Moana’ revealed in new trailer
The Disney live-action reboot train shows no signs of slowing down, with Moana the latest story to get the do-over treatment.
Due for a release just 10 years after the animated original, the live-action Moana comes just two years after the animated sequel.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at the teaser trailer.
Marvel news: ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler helming ‘Black Panther 3’ in MCU return
Following on from the critical darling Horror/Western hybrid Sinners, director Ryan Coogler is returning to the world of Wakanda for a third time.
Coogler has confirmed that Black Panther 3 will be his next gig, completing a trio of MCU projects.
Film News Blitz’s RC Stacey breaks down this Marvel-lous announcement.