Film news: How ‘proud’ Chris Evans told Anthony Mackie he’d be taking on Captain America
It’s less than two weeks until Anthony Mackie flies into movie theatres in Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World.
The moment comes nearly six years after Avengers: Endgame saw Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers pass on the legendary Captain America shield to Mackie’s Sam Wilson and seven years after filming on one of the biggest movies of all time concluded.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason marvels at the moment Evans told Mackie he’d taking on the extraordinary mantle of Captain America.
Netflix news: Release updates for The Old Guard 2, Frankenstein, Knives Out 3 and more
Netflix is king when it comes to beaming cinema-style spectacles right into your living room, bedroom or on the move via the tube.
With 2025 up and running, the streaming giant unveiled its upcoming slate of series and feature films.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason dives into the updated release schedule for some of Netflix’s exciting upcoming projects from Frankenstein to the third Knives Out mystery.
Film opinion: Why we love seeing Wicked and Dune: Part Two nominated for Oscars
The Oscars is an annual celebration of the best and brightest minds in the world of film.
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences votes on the greatest contributions to cinema from the previous year.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why it’s great to see Wicked and Dune: Part Two praised by the Academy.
Film opinion: Zoe Saldaña - The Emilia Pèrez star is an icon in multiple arenas
Zoe Saldaña is in the Oscars race for her supporting role in the Netflix comedy crime musical Emilia Pèrez.
But Saldaña has also proved adept on the awards stage, in box office blockbusters and television dramas.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason describes the many strings to this media marvel’s bow.
Film awards: Celebrating The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody & Guy Pearce
Brady Corbet’s three-and-a-half-hour marvel The Brutalist has raked in a monumental 10 Oscars nominations, second only to Emilia Perez with 13.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews celebrates the central Oscar-nominated performances of Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce.
TV news: New screenwriters board the TARDIS for Doctor Who Season 2
Doctor Who is a television marvel, science fiction’s longest-running show and a staple of British culture.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the new writers joining showrunner Russell T Davies for the upcoming season.
Film awards: Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande react to Oscars nominations
Wicked is in the hunt for a whopping 10 Oscars in 2025 as the smash-hit musical adaptation takes the world by storm.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason basks in the glory of leading ladies Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Film awards: Sebastian Stan reacts to ‘brave recognition’ of Donald Trump portrayal after Oscars nomination
Sebastian Stan, a star of blockbuster cinema and talented thespian alike, has received well-deserved Oscars recognition.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on Stan’s reaction to his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice.
Film opinion: Timothée Chalamet is becoming this generation’s biggest movie star
Timothée Chalamet is in the race for an Oscar for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason ponders whether Chalamet is this generation's biggest movie star.
Film awards: Emilia Perez leads 2025 Oscar nominations with Wicked and The Brutalist just behind
The moment is finally here, the 2025 Oscars nominations have landed!
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look at the leading candidates for this year’s Academy Awards.
Film reviews: Taking a look at the joyous BAFTA nominated short Mog’s Christmas
Christmas is long in the rear-view mirror but the BAFTAs are just around the corner.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews takes a look at Mog’s Christmas, a nominee for British Short Animation.
Film news: James Cameron teases exciting update on Avatar: Fire and Ash
Fans eager for the return to Pandora, rejoice!
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson reports on Cameron’s promising update for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Film opinion: Five great legal dramas - Erin Brockovich, 12 Angry Men and more
Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday and due to his extensive record of legal cases, it may make you wish you could watch one unfold in front of you.
So today Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews brings you the top five legal dramas to get your mind racing.
Film news: Mission: Impossible 8 Director claims someone ‘nearly had a heart attack’ watching the franchise’s craziest stunt yet
Mission: Impossible will return this May with its eighth instalment and Director Christopher McQuarrie revealed a stunt in the feature almost prompted a heart attack during a small test screening.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews ponders what stunt could have warranted such a reaction.
Film news: Warner Bros. finds Supergirl Milly Alcock’s cosmic parents
The cast is filling out for the second feature film instalment of Warner Bros’ massive DCU superhero swing.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason describes how the worlds of Oppenheimer, 1899, Aquaman and House of the Dragon collide in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Film reviews: Cameron Diaz is Back in Action with Jamie Foxx in predictable Netflix feature
After a decade out of the cinematic limelight, Cameron Diaz is back in action with Jamie Foxx in, you guessed it, Netflix’s Back in Action.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account.
TV news: Marvel’s return to Hell’s Kitchen with Daredevil Born Again needs to kick ass
Matt Murdock’s crime-fighting lawyer is back in the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason discusses why the show’s return needs to be a hit.
Film analysis: Top Gun - The emotional catharsis of those bonded through adrenaline and camaraderie
An action, romance, and adventure film released in 1986 directed by Tony Scott under Paramount Pictures, Top Gun featured prominent figures such as Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, and situated itself amongst the most iconic films of its genre, whilst living in the minds of film heads all around the world, past and present.
Film News Blitz analyses the narrative themes that make Top Gun a success.
Film awards: Conclave praised with 12 2025 BAFTA Awards nominations
Papal drama Conclave stands atop the heap with 12 nominations for the 2025 BAFTAs.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down the nominations for this year’s BAFTA Awards.
Film opinion: Five great tennis movies - Challengers, Battle of the Sexes, Wimbledon and more
There are few sporting arenas more tense than a grand slam tennis court.
With the 2025 Australian Open firmly underway, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews serves up five tennis movies sure to spark your interest in the game that millions worldwide know and love.