Film news: Michael Caine comes out of retirement for Vin Diesel’s ‘Last Witch Hunter 2’
Michael Caine is one of the most iconic actors of all time.
Appearing in cult classics like The Italian Job and Zulu, he made his final appearance in 2023’s The Great Escaper - he then announced that he’d be stepping back from acting.
That said, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss the legend's return in Vin Diesel’s The Last Witch Hunter sequel.
‘Caught Stealing’ review: Darren Aronofsky and Austin Butler deliver slick, sexy thriller
With an arsenal of hits from Requiem for a Dream to Black Swan, any Darren Aronofsky release is met with hot anticipation, and Caught Stealing is no different.
Starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz and Matt Smith, this tightly compact thriller delivers on multiple fronts.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence shares why this film was a refreshing breath of fresh air.
DCU news: ‘Superman Man of Tomorrow’ coming to cinemas in 2027
Fresh from successfully launching the new DCU, James Gunn has confirmed a Superman sequel, dubbed Man of Tomorrow, will be coming to cinemas in 2027.
The unexpected announcement means three ‘Super’ films in consecutive years will help propel Gunn’s comic book hero franchise forward.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence unpicks the ‘Super’ announcement.
Film News: The Rock receives huge standing ovation as ‘The Smashing Machine’ triumphs in Venice
Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt have teamed up for one of 2025’s most anticipated movies: The Smashing Machine.
Directed by Benny Safdie, remembered fondly for 2019’s Uncut Gems, The Smashing Machine premiered at the Venice Film Festival and left the audience stunned.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss the latest UFC flick.
Film opinion: Ranking WWE star actors Dave Bautista, The Rock, and John Cena
The last two decades have seen three WWE stars turn to acting in some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Dave Bautista, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and John Cena have become as familiar in cinemas as they have in global wrestling arenas.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence debates who out of the trio is the best actor.
Films to fall for: Vanity Fair’s 20 most anticipated films for Autumn 2025
When you think of autumn, you think of cosying up on the couch, sipping a hot chocolate or even a pumpkin-spiced latte if you’re feeling fancy, and watching a good movie with the sound of the crisp fall wind blowing outside.
Now, thanks to Vanity Fair, we know the 20 films we must add to our watch list this season, drawing on what they believe have the most promise in the upcoming festivals.
Film News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie takes us through their choices.
Interview: Peak Performance in Motion - Ben Collins on Motorsport, Movies, and Mindset
Ben Collins is best known as the masked stunt driving legend behind BBC’s Top Gear persona, The Stig.
An accomplished competitive racer in everything from Formula Three to Le Mans, he transformed his passion into exceptional success.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview Ben did with The Champions Speakers Agency, he takes audiences behind the wheel, sharing how split-second decisions, intense preparation, and elite collaboration converge to create triumph.
Horror films: Why ‘Weapons’ has taken cinemas by storm
Director Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons has exceeded fans' lofty expectations and proved to be a success at the box office.
Following its release on 8 August, the film has horror fans in a chokehold and has packed movie theatres across the country.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa hails the success of Weapons.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Box office news: Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores $218m global opening
It’s clear that Marvel Studios needs a win, and that could be happening courtesy of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which had a strong $200 million-plus opening weekend at the global box office.
After critical misfires and box office disappointments, a combination of star power and a reboot of a popular IP could be just the trick the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) was missing.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at this fantastic first step at the box office.