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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Horror news: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ trailer teases progression over first film
The highly anticipated trailer for the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel dropped on July 24, exciting fans with what’s to come in December.
The cinematic sequel is based on the popular indie video game franchise of the same name,which was established in 2014 and is now worth around an impressive $1 billion.
Film News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa explains why this new trailer hints at an improvement over the previous Five Nights at Freddy’s film.
Box Office news: Superman’s James Gunn weighs in on international struggles, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ closes in on $650m worldwide
July has been a busy month for cinema go-ers, with F1: The Movie racing onto our screens in the last few days of June, before Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali brought Jurassic World: Rebirth roaring to the fore on July 2.
But it’s James Gunn’s Superman that has made headlines due to international struggles, despite huge domestic success.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Film news: ‘Superman’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ soar at the box office — but how are they doing critically?
Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth continue to make waves at the global box office, raking in impressive figures since their respective releases on July 8 and 2.
With Superman pulling in $406 million worldwide after its first two weekends and Jurassic World Rebirth reaching $647 million after its first three, both films are on a steady rise toward hefty financial returns.
But with all that box office success, how have they fared critically? Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a closer look.
‘Superman’ review: Heart, hope and humanity delivered by James Gunn
James Gunn's Superman has finally premiered in theatres after much anticipation, and it delivers a powerful message of heart, hope, and humanity.
Gunn has successfully created a modern yet timeless superhero film that is sure to be cherished for years to come, thanks to its soul and sincerity.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh shares her review.