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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 23m

Having reached an impasse over budget, Warner Bros is reportedly in the process of selling Michael Mann's #Heat2 project to United Artists.
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Heat 2 is to pass from Warner Bros to United Artists

Having reached an impasse over budget, Warner Bros is reportedly in the process of selling Michael Mann's Heat 2 project to United Artists.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 2h

When a loved one moves to a care home, there's a cocktail of guilt and life challenges on the outside too. A few thoughts.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters | A parent or relative in care

When a loved one moves to a care home, there's a cocktail of guilt and life challenges on the outside too. A few thoughts.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 3h

With reports that Universal is looking at eventually rebooting the Fast And Furious franchise, we argue the 2003 sequel could hold the key...

How to reboot the Fast And Furious franchise? The answer could be found in 2003

With reports that Universal is looking at eventually rebooting the Fast And Furious franchise, we argue the 2003 sequel could hold the key.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 5h

Sci-fi action sequel #PredatorBadlands will be rated PG-13 rather than R in order to "broaden out the audience," its producer says.
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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 5h

Disney goes for an all-out assault on the senses in the sci-fi action sequel, #TronAres. Our review of sensory overload: the movie…
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Tron: Ares review | Keep your pets indoors for the loudest film of 2025

Disney goes for an all-out assault on the senses in the sci-fi action sequel, Tron: Ares. Our review of sensory overload: the movie…

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 6h

Additional filming on Michael Jackson biopic #Michael is finished - but the bills are mounting, and the planned second film is up in the air.
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Michael Jackson film | The scale of the gamble becomes clear

Additional filming on Michael Jackson biopic Michael is finished - but the bills are mounting, and the planned second film is up in the air.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 7h

The Motion Picture Association has issued damning a statement about the generative AI platform Sora 2 and its 'opt-out' attitude to copyright.
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Sora 2 | OpenAI needs to take "immediate action" over copyright infringement, the Motion Picture Association says

The Motion Picture Association has issued damning a statement about the generative AI platform Sora 2 and its 'opt-out' attitude to copyright.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 12h

Channing Tatum goes on a McDonalds robbing spree and hides in a Toys “R” Us in Derek Cianfrance’s sweet holiday crime comedy. Here’s our #Roofman review.
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Roofman review | You'll believe a man can hide (in a Toys "R" US)

Channing Tatum goes on a McDonalds robbing spree and hides in a Toys “R” Us in Derek Cianfrance’s sweet holiday crime comedy. Here’s our Roofman review.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 14h

Leonardo DiCaprio leads a sterling cast in Paul Thomas Anderson’s singularly bold thriller, One Battle After Another. Our review:
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One Battle After Another review | PTA fights the powers that be

Leonardo DiCaprio leads a sterling cast in Paul Thomas Anderson’s singularly bold thriller, One Battle After Another. Our review:

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 16h

The new edition of #FilmStories magazine - featuring Brit drama I Swear, Roofman, Edgar Wright, Irvine Welsh and a lot of Krull - is out now.
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Film Stories issue 57 is on sale now | I Swear, Edgar Wright, Roofman, Krull

The new edition of Film Stories magazine - featuring Brit drama I Swear, Roofman, Edgar Wright, Irvine Welsh and a lot of Krull - is out now.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 18h

It's finally time. Our voyage through the work of Michael Caine brings us to his unforgettable turn as Hoagie in Jaws: The Revenge.
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The 1980s films of Michael Caine: Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

It's finally time. Our voyage through the work of Michael Caine brings us to his unforgettable turn as Hoagie in Jaws: The Revenge.

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LondonLee @londonlee.bsky.social · 19h

Excellent article on the how/why the internet is dying

Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

Entertainment websites are disappearing, or having to double down on clickbait etc to keep going. A few thoughts, and a presumably futile request to Google for some guidance.

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Okay then, Google: tell us what to do | The future of entertainment websites

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 20h

How 1986's Top Gun saw director Tony Scott almost fired twice, plus Embeth Davidtz on her extraordinary leap to directing. All in the new Film Stories Podcast:
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Podcast | Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz

How 1986's Top Gun saw director Tony Scott almost fired twice, plus Embeth Davidtz on her extraordinary leap to directing as well.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 22h

Who needs Netflix and Prime? The BBC offers a terrific collection of free movies. Here's our updated list of the best films on #iPlayer.
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Films to watch on BBC iPlayer right now

Who needs Netflix and Prime? The BBC offers a terrific collection of free movies. Here's our updated list of the best films on iPlayer.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

Myself and @ryanlambie.bsky.social sort out the Fast & Furious saga.

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What on earth has happened to the FAST & FURIOUS franchise? Where's it gone?!

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

The Motion Picture Association has issued damning a statement about the generative AI platform #Sora2 and its 'opt-out' attitude to copyright.
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Sora 2 | OpenAI needs to take "immediate action" over copyright infringement, the Motion Picture Association says

The Motion Picture Association has issued damning a statement about the generative AI platform Sora 2 and its 'opt-out' attitude to copyright.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: revolutionaries, dynasties, marionettes and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…
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Film Stories Podcast Network | One Battle After Another, The Fall of the House of Usher, Team America and more

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: revolutionaries, dynasties, marionettes and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does #Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?
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Okay then, Google: tell us what to do | The future of entertainment websites

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

Channing Tatum goes on a McDonalds robbing spree and hides in a Toys “R” Us in Derek Cianfrance’s sweet crime comedy. Here’s our #Roofman review:
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Roofman review | You'll believe a man can hide (in a Toys "R" US)

Channing Tatum goes on a McDonalds robbing spree and hides in a Toys “R” Us in Derek Cianfrance’s sweet holiday crime comedy. Here’s our Roofman review.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

Edward Scissorhands: back, and looking sharper than ever on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.
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Edward Scissorhands | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray confirmed for November release in UK

Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands will be making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut in the UK this November: more here.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

Entertainment websites are disappearing, or having to double down on clickbait etc to keep going. A few thoughts, and a presumably futile request to Google for some guidance.

filmstories.co.uk/news/okay-th...

Okay then, Google: tell us what to do | The future of entertainment websites

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

A new report suggests that Whiplash and Babylon director Damien Chazelle's Evel Knievel movie could star Glen Powell (not pictured).
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Damien Chazelle's Evel Knievel film could now star Glen Powell

A new report suggests that Whiplash and Babylon director Damien Chazelle's Evel Knievel movie could star Glen Powell.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

Now streaming on Prime Video, The Limbic Region is a highly watchable 90s thriller, with a great performance from Edward James Olmos.
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The Limbic Region | In 1996, Edward James Olmos starred in his own mini Zodiac

Now streaming on Prime Video, The Limbic Region is a highly watchable little thriller, with a great performance from Edward James Olmos.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

How 1986's Top Gun saw director Tony Scott almost fired twice, plus actor Embeth Davidtz on her extraordinary leap to directing as well.
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Podcast | Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz

How 1986's Top Gun saw director Tony Scott almost fired twice, plus Embeth Davidtz on her extraordinary leap to directing as well.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 1d

Two years after Fast X, its sequel still hasn't been greenlit by Universal - and keeping its budget to $200m is said to be the sticking point.
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Fast X Part 2 | Universal won't greenlight sequel without $50m budget cut - report

Two years after Fast X, its sequel still hasn't been greenlit by Universal - and keeping its budget to $200m is said to be the sticking point.

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