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.
Film news: New ‘Star Trek’ film in the works from ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ creative duo
Industry-approved source Deadline has revealed Paramount is boldly going ahead with a new film in the long-running Star Trek franchise.
New actors, characters, and spin from the creative duo behind the recent Dungeons & Dragons film will be crafting this new intergalactic adventure.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence can’t wait to be beamed back to the Star Trek film franchise.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - 'Bugonia' versus 'Frankenstein'
On the latest episode of 'A Friendly Film Take', Dan Lawrence is joined by regular co-host Rhys Stacey to discuss two of the latest releases in cinemas and streaming.
The films being placed under the microscope are none other than Bugonia and Frankenstein.
What does the Film News Blitz pod have to say about these theatrical flicks?
Film opinion: ‘Dazed and Confused’ - nostalgia for a time you never lived
It seems that every year, there are new movies or TV shows set in decades past.
Richard Linklater's 1993 movie, Dazed and Confused, is no exception, and it was Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen’s personal introduction to films like this.
But what is this phenomenon? And why are young people so drawn to the past? Nisha explains…
Film news: What you can expect to see on the big screen this winter
As the busy winter period is approaching, the cinema is a place where you can relax and escape from the world for a few hours.
We have seen many great releases so far this year, and there are still more to come as we approach the new year.
Here, Film News Blitz writer Luke Maddison takes you through what new films are hitting the big screen this winter.
Box office news: ‘Predator: Badlands’ storms to franchise-best opening
Director Dan Trachtenberg's hot streak with the Predator franchise has continued with a successful box office opening for Predator: Badlands.
Trachtenberg has enjoyed contorting this franchise in new shapes and sizes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes about how this has helped garner a franchise-best opening at the box office.
Film news: Josh Brolin praises ‘stellar’ ‘Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man’ co-star Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig has carved out an extraordinary career as one of Britain’s finest acting exports.
From Our Friends in the North to Casino Royale, Craig’s depth and breadth of work are vast.
It’s a fact that is recognised by Craig’s new Knives Out co-star, Josh Brolin, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Film opinion: News of ‘The Mummy 4’ with original cast warms my Millennial heart
Last week, after years of hopes and dreams, reports emerged that The Mummy 4 is in active development with original cast members Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
It marks another beautiful turn in the renaissance of Fraser and marks a franchise return for Weisz.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence hails this incredible development.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - What does the future hold for 'Doctor Who'?
In the latest instalment of the Film News Blitz podcast, A Friendly Film Take, Dan Lawrence is joined by Heidi Hardman-Welsh to delve into matters on the small screen.
After a rocky partnership with Disney, the BBC recently confirmed that Doctor Who will return for Christmas 2026 without the House of Mouse with a special episode written by Russell T Davies.
Dan and Heidi discuss what this means for Britain's beloved Sci-Fi show, look back on Ncuti Gatwa's time as the Doctor and where things went wrong with Disney.
Film opinion: ‘Kneecap’ - A film’s impact on a struggling language
It’s without a doubt that Kneecap have created quite a name for themselves as controversial musicians.
Whether it’s speaking out about what they believe, having their Glastonbury set banned from being shown on the BBC, or being labelled as terrorists only to win in court against the British Government, Kneecap certainly know how to make an impression.
Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen writes about how the band has made an impact on the big screen.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things 5’ - Questions to be answered in the final series
On November 26, we will see the end of what many will consider the most iconic Netflix Original of all time.
With the release of Stranger Things 5 comes the beginning of the end for a series that has been breaking records on screen for almost 10 years now.
From the mysterious vanishing of Will Byers in season one to season three’s cliffhanger with the “death” of Jim Hopper, the Duffer brothers definitely know how to confuse and mislead audiences.
Ahead of the first three episodes releasing on Netflix later this month, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner presents three questions that still need answering ahead of our final trip to Hawkins.