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.
Film awards: Sensational Anora 2025 Oscars triumph proves there is still hope for pure cinema
The cinematic sensation Anora stunned the world with multiple Academy Award triumphs.
With talks circulating more and more over the last decade or so on the over-reliance of tech and visual effects to make a good movie, last night’s 97th Academy Awards proved why Anora’s marvelous victory may mean more for cinema than you may think.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reviews the delightful Oscars successes of Anora and whether their triumphs could turn the tide back to what true filmmaking is supposed to be.
Film awards: Anora has its greatest day with Best Picture win at the 2025 Oscars
Anora was the major winner at the 97th Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Picture.
Sean Baker’s indie darling won four more Oscars on Hollywood’s biggest night to outclass the competition.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason helps usher in the era of Anora!
Film awards: Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars
A multitude of sensational Oscar-nominated features and actors find themselves on a collision course at the 2025 Academy Awards.
But where can you watch and what’s set to occur on Hollywood’s biggest night?
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the 2025 Oscars award ceremony and the possible surprise shocks we may be in store for.
Film betting tips: Favourites to win Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards are fast approaching, with Hollywood’s best and brightest set to celebrate the world of film on Sunday, March 2.
UK viewers will be able to watch the event starting from 10:30 pm, with ITV and ITVX named as the home of Oscars coverage for the second year running - as Jonathan Ross will be the host for the British television network.
Here, Film News Blitz takes you through all of the Best Actor nominees' chances, including some tasty picks for you to sink your teeth into.
Film betting tips: Favourites to win Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards are fast approaching, with the extravagant ceremony set to take place on Sunday, 2 March.
UK viewers will be able to watch the event starting from 10:30pm, with ITV and ITVX named as the home of Oscars coverage for the second year running - as Jonathan Ross will be the host for the British television network.
Here, Film News Blitz takes you through all of the Best Picture nominees' chances, including some tasty picks for you to sink your teeth into.
Film awards: Conclave, The Substance & Shogun collect top honours at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards
A celebratory Sunday night commended exceptional performances in film and television of the year prior, which saw Conclave, The Substance, and Shogun collect top honours at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The overall successful evening saw much critical acclaim among the deserving nominees and winners, with Conclave and The Substance taking home two big-time awards each, whilst Shogun racked up a collection of four in total.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo reflects on and outlines this year’s SAG Award winners.
Film opinion: Dear Amazon, don’t fall into the franchise trap with James Bond
News broke Thursday that Amazon has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise from long-serving custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
The announcement comes amid a period of stagnation for Bond with the last entry, No Time to Die, coming out in theatres in 2021.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason hopes Amazon doesn’t fall into a franchise trap with Britain’s most famous secret agent.
Film awards: Everyone wants to be like Mike-y
Last Sunday was not just a night of Prada, smiles, and good vibes for Mikey Madison, it was one topped off with a surprise BAFTA win for Best Leading Actress in the incredible Anora.
Madison thwarted the likely candidate Demi Moore, whose awards path has been littered with wins as a result of her scene-stealing turn in The Substance.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates Madison’s award win and whether she and the Anora crew could make a run for top honours at this year’s Oscars.
Film awards: Conclave and The Brutalist share the spoils at the 2025 BAFTAs
The British film industry’s biggest night of the year has come and gone with Conclave and The Brutalist sharing the spoils.
With four wins apiece it was a fantastic night for each feature but acclaim was spread among several nominees.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down the winners from this year’s BAFTAs.
Film opinion: Five of the best historical dramas - Oppenheimer, Schindler’s List and more
Historical films can easily fall into the trap of becoming just another biopic, or just another war film, returning a satisfactory revenue and a handful of awards.
But some avoid this pitfall, exploring new themes or a different perspective altogether.
Film News Blitz explores five of the best historical dramas that cinema has to offer.
Film awards: When and where to watch the 2025 BAFTAs
It's that time of the year for the British Academy to reward the best from the world of film over the last 12 months with the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards.
The ceremony is set to be an evening of celebrating British film, international flicks and, of course, Hollywood cinema.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson breaks down when and where you can watch this year’s BAFTAs.