CinemaCon: Lionsgate and Sony make franchise moves with John Wick and Spider-Man
CinemaCon 2025 is underway and picking up a full head of steam with major Hollywood film studios presenting an onslaught of upcoming projects.
Sony and Lionsgate kicked off proceedings on March 31 and April 1, teasing big things from their respective John Wick and Spider-Man franchises.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason tries to make sense of it all.
Marvel news: Brand new day for Holland’s Spidey
Yesterday evening’s CinemaCon event saw Sony Pictures reveal the fourth MCU Spider-Man installment’s title, along with a few extra details and hints surrounding the Tom Holland led feature.
The fourth Spider-Man installment will be known as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo talks you through the significant, recently released details surrounding Holland’s Spidey and his new adventure.
Film news: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser
Late last night, Marvel Studios dropped yet another teaser trailer on their Twitter account for the now eagerly anticipated, Thunderbolts*.
With not much to go on, if you compare it to the teaser or full trailer prior, there are a few things for us to discuss, and possible questions to pose.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo details any small hints within the teaser and ponders what they may mean.
Film opinion: Marvel heavy-hitters excluded from Avengers: Doomsday cast
Many heavy-hitters from previous MCU phases were left off the casting list released in a live stream announcement video across all Marvel Studios’ social media on March 26.
This may be as a result of adding more intrigue to cast revelations at a later stage or possibly a huge chunk of Marvel’s household names may genuinely be absent from Avengers: Doomsday.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to bring forth some of the most notable cast omissions and discuss the reasons as to why they may or may not be featuring in the MCU’s monumental feature.
Film news: Marvel announce notable Avengers: Doomsday cast
Earlier today, Marvel Studios went live on all their notable platforms to reveal the highly anticipated cast of Avengers: Doomsday.
With the live stream and cast revelations now concluded, let's discuss who is going to feature in the MCU epic.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recounts the revealed cast for the MCU’s Avengers: Doomsday.
Film opinion: Jaws - an all-time classic Spielberg feature
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws remains a timeless archetype for filmmakers and the horror fraternity to look to for inspiration and enjoyment.
What makes it an all-time great film, and what is it about the original feature that the fandom admires so much?
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson is here to discuss the groundbreaking staple of the horror genre.
Film opinion: Bernthal to punish foes as Kratos
Recent images were released of Jon Bernthal’s design and attire on the set of Christopher Nolan’s following epic feature, The Odyssey.
Based on the overall look of Bernthal on set, we could possibly be exposed to the highly-anticipated appearance of the God of War, Kratos.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to talk you through the matter and discuss whether Bernthal can pull off the role.
Film news: Amazon MGM Studios’ new James Bond producer lineup announced
James Bond has been a staple of the film-making scene for decades and updates on the latest installment are sure to excite audiences.
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed who will be leading the line when it comes to producing the film.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews writes of the confirmed duo: Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who are behind some of the highest-grossing film franchises to ever hit the big screen.
Film News: Spider-Man 4 to Sink or swim
Recent details surrounding the next MCU installment in the Spider-Man franchise have been released and it has confirmed the entrance of Stranger Things’ young star, Sadie Sink.
Talks have been circulating in Marvel universe circles and fandom as to who Sink will be playing and the extent of the effect her inclusion will have in the film and furthermore, the MCU.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo ponders the possible characters Sink could portray and what her role may signify in the Spider-Man franchise and in MCU phase six.
Film opinion: A deeper look at the cinematic masterpiece Harakiri
If you’d describe yourself as somewhat of a so-called ‘film nerd’, there’s a good chance you've heard of the movie-rating app called Letterboxd, and you’ll also know that any film with anything over a 4.0 rating, is generally regarded as a great film.
Harakiri has a rating of 4.7 and is the only film to go above the infamous 4.6 mark.
So, with this Masaki Kobayashi classic beating the likes of 12 Angry Men, Come and See, and The Godfather to the number-one spot, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews got down to his local cinema to take a look.
Film opinion: Agent 007 - Who is the best James Bond?
James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill has wowed film audiences for generations.
Six actors have taken on the legendary secret agent in the beloved James Bond film franchise, but which one was the best?
Film News Blitz’s David Bason lends his thoughts to the widely debated matter.
Film news: F1 - Scintillating, riveting, & fast
Over the past weekend, motorsport and film fans and enthusiasts were treated to the highly anticipated and gripping F1 film trailer which left us all gasping for more exuberant F1 racing dynamism.
Many F1 and film fanatics found the collaborative Apple Original Films and Formula One trailer thrilling and the feature’s theatrical release is set to be a groundbreaking success, with G-force to topple the Box Office charts.
Film News Blitz writer Aidan Leo reviews the energetic F1 film trailer and what we learnt from its dynamite sequences and enthralling moments.
Film news: Ana de Armas confronts Keanu Reeves’ John Wick in Ballerina trailer
Lionsgate has unveiled a rip-roaring new trailer for the Ana de Armas starring John Wick spin-off Ballerina.
Wednesday’s trailer provided new insight into the story and teased an exciting confrontation between de Armas’ character and Keanu Reeves’ Wick.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks it all down.
Film classics: Batman Begins, Heat & more - 5 classics celebrating an anniversary in 2025
It is always fun looking ahead when it comes to films; asking what’s coming out this year, or what directors are returning to our screens after a long absence.
On the other hand, it can certainly be just as fun to look back in time to celebrate previous years’ classics that maybe we had forgotten about.
So, with 2025 and 2026 looking to be huge years for the industry, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look back at five films celebrating big anniversaries this year.
Apple TV+ news: Everything you need to know about Ted Lasso Season 4
Apple TV+ has revealed that our much beloved American coach, Ted Lasso, will be returning to our screens after the Season 3 finale looked set to be the last we would see of AFC Richmond.
The show’s frontman has teased the introduction of a women’s team to the show, but other details are yet to be ironed out.
With the confirmation of the show’s return hitting the mainstream, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Film news: Edgar Wright teases changes to The Running Man for 2025 remake
With Glen Powell set to head The Running Man remake due for release in November this year, Edgar Wright has revealed he intends to take the film back to its roots.
Given the incredible back catalogue of the actor and director, this is one to get excited about.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss.
Film opinion: Mickey 17 adds another string to Bong Joon Ho’s bow
Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite was one of the films of the decade when it was released in 2019, and since then, film fans around the world have awaited his next project, and finally, Mickey 17 has landed.
The space opera has an all-star cast and out-of-this-world premise.
Lucky for all of you at home, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
DCU News: Mystery looms for Batman in The Brave and the Bold
At a recent press event, DC Studios’ leadership front, James Gunn and Peter Safran, stated firmly that Robert Pattison will not be the DCU’s Batman, but will continue to exist separately in Matt Reeves’ universe.
That confirms a spot is open on the DCU roster in The Brave and the Bold.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo analyses the comments made by Gunn and ponders the potential future of Batman in the DC Universe.
Marvel news: The entry of Sentry in the MCU’s Thunderbolts*
As Daredevil: Born Again is making a big impact on the small screen, fans are heavily anticipating the release of Marvel’s next big-screen adventure, Thunderbolts*.
The MCU made a big splash with its Thunderbolts* Super Bowl trailer last month and its teasing of the uber-powerful character Sentry.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the Thunderbolts* trailer and what the entry of Sentry means for the MCU going forward.
Film news: Happy Gilmore 2 is in Full Swing
Adam Sandler is getting ready to unveil one of his most iconic characters to the world again after a near-30 year absence in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 and he’s used the real-life golfing stars of Full Swing to help him.
In a collision of fiction and non-fiction, Netflix has leveraged its golfing properties in a true masterstroke of marketing genius.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason charts the course for Sandler’s hotly anticipated comedy sequel.