GUY FAWKES: BLOOD AND FIRE Gets an Explosive Teaser

The teaser trailer for Guy Fawkes: Blood and Fire is here, giving us the first look at the latest release from Shogun Films and director Benjamin David (The Testing Point).

Synopsis: When an ancient mask is unearthed during excavations on a construction site, it triggers a terrifying series of deaths by spontaneous combustion. An insurance investigator and a psychic medium must uncover the terrifying truth of an evil prophecy dating back hundreds of years and prevent the spirit of Guy Fawkes from opening a gateway to hell and ripping apart the fabric of time itself. 

The film is in production now and stars Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott, Charlie Woodward (grandson of Edward Woodward), Jonathan Oliver, Tony Sands, Pierse Stevens, and Paul Preston, with Paul Terry as Fawkes. Written by Dominic Philpot, with Ross Yeandle as director of photography.

Producer Jonathan Sothcott for Shogun Films commented: “Guy Fawkes: Blood and Fire continues our commitment to making ambitious, original ‘instant cult’ genre movies using the best of British talent. This is a clever, Dan Brown style thriller with a supernatural twist rather than a slasher movie, playing into our deep-seated horror of spontaneous combustion with lashings of Omen style folklore. A superb cast and an incredibly talented creative team lead by Ben David are crafting something very special indeed.  I’m delighted to usher Guy Fawkes into the movies and look forward to seeing him light up the screen, quite literally.”

Guy Fawkes: Blood and Fire coming early 2026 

Colin Farrell To Star In Film Adaptation Of Comic Book ORDAINED

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Colin Farrell as a bloodied-up, ass-kicking priest? Yes, please. Farrell is putting on the cloth for the action-thriller Ordained, a hot new package which will have the actor teaming with the Russo Brothers’ banner, AGBO. The film is based on an upcoming comic book from publisher Bad Idea.

Multiple studios and streamers are said to be in the mix for the project, according to reports. John Wick scribe Derek Kolstad was previously announced to be writing the script for Ordained, and is also on board to produce with Bad Idea’s Dinesh Shamdasani and Benjamin Simpson.

The synopsis, for the comic book at least, is as follows: “Father Royston Craig became a priest late in life, but he’s determined to make up for lost time. Along with his regular duties at his St. Louis church, he also performs the prayers of the last rites to patients on their deathbeds at the nearby hospital.

“One day, he’s called to give these sacraments to Cormac Byrne, who doctors say won’t last the night. Byrne, like many others, has turned to God only at the end; he hasn’t been to church in decades. Father Roy is eager to hear his confession, but what starts as petty crimes from a lifetime ago quickly becomes a horrifying litany of gangland violence and killings.

“Cormac Byrne is no ordinary man. He is, in fact, the head of the Irish mafia. God offers forgiveness to all who truly repent, and Father Roy completes his task by absolving Byrne of his mortal sins, leaving the man to die at peace… until the next morning, when Byrne makes a miraculous medical recovery.

“No longer at death’s door, Byrne is quick to return to his old ways. It’s business as usual, and he’s got loose ends to tie up. First things first: KILL THE PRIEST who now knows where all the bodies are buried. But Father Roy’s collar wasn’t always white, and Byrne is going to learn the hard way that Father Royston Craig was once Chief Petty Officer Royston Craig, a former Navy SEAL who found his faith in the midst of battle.

“Now Father Roy must face vicious gangsters, corrupt cops, and his own inner demons if he is to survive. And while he will be forced to tap into a violent skill set he thought never to again entertain, the one thing Father Roy will not do… is kill.” Farrell will star as Father Craig.

Joe and Anthony Russo will produce for AGBO, with Farrell also producing. The news comes ahead of the December 10th release date of the Ordained comic book, which hails from writer Robert Venditti, illustrator Trevor Hairsine and colourist Dave Stewart.

THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE Trailer Lifts Off

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Our favourite Italian plumbers are headed to space in the newly released trailer for Illumination and Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a follow-up to the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The sequel picks up after the events of the first film, which saw Bowser transform into a mini version of himself. In this new story, tiny Bowser is living in a miniature castle, caring for bonsai and practicing art therapy. Elsewhere, Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach venture into the galaxy, travelling to different lands from the fan-favourite video game. The trailer also debuted a first look at two new characters from the franchise: Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie and Princess Rosalina, voiced by Brie Larson. Plot-wise, the trailer doesn’t give much else away, except that Bowser Jr. wants his dad back.

Returning stars include Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek. Also returning are the directing duo from the first film, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, helming the sequel from a script by Matthew Fogel.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will release on April 3rd, 2026. Watch the trailer below:

FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES Directors To Tackle GREMLINS 3

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Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the directing duo behind this summer’s hit horror Final Destination: Bloodlines, have teamed up with Chris Columbus (the original 1984 film’s writer) to write the new feature instalment of the horror comedy franchise Gremlins. Warner Bros. announced last week that the movie about the mischievious monsters would be released on November 19th, 2027.

Columbus is aboard to produce and direct the pic, with Steven Spielberg also returning to executive produce. Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario of Amblin Entertainment are, too, producing the project, as are Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe via 26th Street Pictures.

Lipovsky and Stein are reportedly working with Columbus as a writing team. A script by the latter has been in development since 2017, with Toby Halbrooks and Carl Ellsworth having penned previous drafts.

In talking about his to return to Gremlins, Columbus said in an interview with THR: “I’m filled with a tremendous surge of inspiration and passion, as I embark on this cinematic journey. It’s an honor to reunite with Steven Spielberg and Warner Bros., as we bring this latest chapter of Gremlins to a brand new generation of moviegoers who will experience all of the thrills of this grand adventure on the big screen.”

The original Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante, told of a young man who receives a unique, cute and furry creature as a present from his father, and who names it Gizmo. The pet comes with three seemingly simple rules: keep it away from light, don’t let it come in contact with water, and don’t feed it after midnight. Of course, those rules are soon broken and all hell breaks loose. Wouldn’t be much of a story otherwise.

Brendan Fraser And Rachel Weisz Return For New THE MUMMY Film

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Universal’s beloved The Mummy franchise is shaking off its wraps and heading into a fourth chapter! Brendan Fraser, who led the trio of movies made between 1999 and 2008, and Rachel Weisz, who starred in the first two entries, are in talks to star in a new Mummy film, courtesy of Radio Silence. The filmmaking team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, best known for Ready or Not and the Scream franchise revival, are set to direct.

Sean Daniel, who produced the original movies with his late partner James Jacks, returns to producing duties. Joining him are William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein, who will produce via their Project X Entertainment banner. They are frequent Radio Silence collaborators, having worked together on Abigail, Scream 5 and Scream 6.

Directed and co-written by Stephen Sommers, the original Mummy applied an Indiana Jones vibe to the classic Universal Monsters, and saw Fraser as a treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.

One of THR‘s sources describes the project as not a reboot, but a sequel, and one that would disregard the events of the third film. David Coggeshall wrote the screenplay.

Exclusive Clip from THE MASK 4K UHD Release!

Live-action comic book adaptation The Mask arrives on 4K UHD on November 10th, and we have an exclusive clip of one of the fantastic extras included on the packed disc.

Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey), a mild-mannered bank clerk in Edge City, can’t bring himself to approach Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz), a stunning nightclub singer who’s captured his heart. Everything changes when Stanley discovers an ancient mask with supernatural abilities, unleashing a bold, unstoppable and uncontrollable version of himself: the Mask. With reality-bending powers and boundless cartoon energy, Stanley becomes a whirlwind of mischief, soon attracting the attention of both the police and a crew of dangerous criminals.

With groundbreaking visual effects, off-the-wall humour and non-stop energy, The Mask is now available in a stunning new director-approved 4K restoration and packed with smokin’ bonus features!

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Chuck Russell

• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio, lossless stereo audio and a brand new Dolby Atmos mix

• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell

• Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell, New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye, screenwriter Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, ILM VFX supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino and cinematographer John R. Leonetti

• The Man Behind the Mask, a newly filmed interview with Chuck Russell

• From Strip to Screen, a newly filmed interview with Mike Richardson, Mike Werb and Mark Verheiden

• Green Faces Blue Screens, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Scott Squires

• Sssssssplicin’!, a newly filmed interview with editor Arthur Coburn

• Ask Peggy, a newly filmed interview with actor Amy Yasbeck

• Toeing the Conga Line, a newly filmed interview with choreographer Jerry Evans featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage

• Terriermania, a new video essay by critic Elizabeth Purchell on canine sidekick Milo

• Archival featurettes Return to Edge City, Introducing Cameron Diaz, Cartoon Logic, What Makes Fido Run, The Making Of, on-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-Roll footage

• Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by director Chuck Russell

• Theatrical trailer

• Image gallery

• Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options

• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and original production notes

• Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options

• Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards

You can pre-order The Mask here.

Trieste Science+Fiction Festival Winners Announced

The winners of the annual Trieste Science+Fiction Festival awards have been revealed in a packed closing ceremony at the stunning Politeama Rossetti in the Italian town.

The Asteroid Prize, which honours the best sci-fi, horror, and fantasy film, is reserved for emerging directors with their first, second, or third film. The jury – comprised of director Gabriele Mainetti (Freaks Out), producer and Film4 co-creator Julia Wrigley, and festival programmer for Francine, the Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga, Rocio Moreno – awarded the honour to Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus’ Redux Redux. Having already won fans at 2025’s FrightFest, the movie impressed the jury with its bold fusion of science fiction and emotion. The honorary Special Mention Asteroide Award was given to the stunning animated film Arco, directed by Ugo Bienvenu.

The Méliès d’Argent Award jury was made up of British distributor Martin Myers, film critic and writer Ann Billson, and Mark Moore, musician, DJ, and frontman of the band S’Express. They awarded the Silver Méliès Award to Jan Kounen’s L’Homme qui rétrécit (The Shrinking Man), which brings Richard Matheson’s classic 1956 novel to a new generation. The fans were polled for the short film Silver Méliès, and they chose Marius Rolfsvåg’s Animalia, a Norwegian entry set in the future where the world has been reclaimed by nature, with humans having evolved into animals. The only untouched community is hidden away in an airtight city.   

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The audience award, also voted for by those in attendance, went to Arco. There was also an award presented by the festival’s media partner Rai Cultura. The Wonderland Award is presented to the best overall movie of the event. They chose Redux Redux, making it a double celebration for the MacManus brothers’ impressive time travel thriller.  The SNCCI Critics’ Award was voted for by three members of the National Union of Italian Film Critics, Martina Barone, Andrea Chimento, and Sara D’Ascenzo. They chose the Australian animated sci-fi comedy Lesbian Space Princess. The story has a shy princess attempting to rescue her ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. The fun romp has already won over audiences worldwide, and the win will undoubtedly enhance its reputation.

The honour for best Italian short film, the Cinelab Spazio Corto Award, went to Nicolò Folin’s The Other Lives, in which the memory of dead people is able to be preserved, allowing the living the chance to interact with those who have passed.

Finally, the Event Horizon Award (National Institute for Astrophysics Award) went to author Ted Chiang, celebrating the way he captured the real way scientists think about understanding the universe. His bibliography includes work such as Exhalation, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and Story of Your Life, which was adapted into the film Arrival. Chiang was on hand to introduce a screening of Denis Villeneuve’s classic, as well as taking part in an enlightening discussion on AI.  

Find out more about the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival at sciencefictionfestival.org

Cult Classic THE SHOUT Gets Soundtrack Release

The 1978 film The Shout is finally getting a release for its soundtrack. The Shout, adapted from a short story by Robert Graves and directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, is highly regarded amongst British horror and electronic music fans due to its bold, arthouse approach to psychological drama, propelled by experimental studio techniques and visceral sound design. The film’s score and audio effects were almost entirely created by the songwriter and record producer Rupert Hine (Rush, Stevie Nicks). Rupert recorded reels of ideas and experiments for the film between 1977 and 1978 using an EMS VCS3, Yamaha CS80, Eventide Harmoniser, and Roland Space Echo. He also created the terrifying shout emitted by Alan Bates’ character, Crossley, as well as other Foley effects, such as the musique concrète for John Hurt’s home studio scenes.

Suzy Mangion, audio theorist and electro-acoustic artist said this of the project: “The Shout is one of the great films about sound; utilising new Dolby technology to build wide and complex frequencies, rendering a detailed audio world punctuated with outbursts of complex noise… Rupert Hine’s inventive score combines experimental electroacoustic music with synths and organs… his use of synthesisers evokes an eeriness also found in Brian Eno’s 1970s scores for Derek Jarman and Peter Greenaway.”

While the film’s soundtrack also included involvement of Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford from the rock band Genesis, their contribution being two short, repeated themes, co-produced with Rupert. It hasn’t been possible to include those tracks due to some challenging rights negotiations but all of Rupert’s electronic effects, musical cues, demos, loops, drones, and outtakes are included.

Listen closely and you’ll hear Rupert’s sounds scattered throughout the film, discreetly mixed by award-winning sound editor Alan Bell (The Man Who Fell to Earth) and Tony Jackson who use them to establish the film’s creeping dread. At other times Rupert’s effects are used to startling effect, violently jolting viewers as the occult drama unfolds. Rupert was an early adopter of new technology and amongst the sonic experimentation there are some gorgeous synthesised pieces using the Yamaha CS80, four years before Vangelis used the same instrument to create his legendary Blade Runner score. 

Rupert sadly passed away before the tape transfers were completed, but it’s clear from the wealth of material we uncovered how immersed he was during the soundtrack’s production. It’s a testament to his creativity that, with a fairly simple studio set up, Rupert was able to conjure such an inspired selection of themes and effects.

The Shout soundtrack is available on 12″ vinyl LP, CD and download from December 5th. Buried Treasure Records can be found here 

The Franchise’s Iconic Final Girl Returns In SCREAM 7 Trailer

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The Scream franchise welcomes back its iconic final girl, Neve Campbell, in the first official trailer for Scream 7.

“Hello, Sidney. Did you miss me?” Ghostface says on the phone. “Nice little town you found, you and your pretty daughter. Reminds me of where we grew up.”

While Ghostface appears to be primarily after Sidney’s daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), Campbell is front and centre, teaching her kid the rules of escaping the infamous killer.

Another franchise veteran to appear in the trailer is Courteney Cox as reporter Gale Weathers, who survived a brutal attack in Scream VI. And while not shown in the trailer, David Arquette is expected to appear in the film, despite his character, Dewey Riley, having been killed off in 2022’s Scream.

Scream 7 is directed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the script for the original Scream as well as Scream 2 and 4. Also starring in this instalment are Matthew Lillard as Stu, the (spoiler) original co-Ghostface killer, along with Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis, Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Chad and Mindy, and Scott Foley as (spoiler again) Scream 3‘s Ghostface, Roman Bridger. Rounding out the cast are series newcomers Michelle Randolph, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Ethan Embry, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Tatro, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann and Sam Rechner.

This project has been fraught with controversy. Star of the revival films Melissa Barrera was fired from appearing in 7 because of her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war. After her exit, co-star Jenna Ortega also opted to exit the project while Christopher Landon, who was supposed to direct the film, was pushed to leave amid intense fan backlash following Barrera’s firing.

The slasher will land in cinemas from February 27th, 2026. Watch the Scream 7 trailer down below:

Marvin The Paranoid Android Revealed

Images of the new Marvin The Paranoid Android for the forthcoming The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy stage show have been released.

Fans of Douglas Adam’s classic sci-fi farce tend to have very specific ideas of what this central character looks like, despite that look being different in pretty much every version of story. Marvin’s personality is wildly negative, his grumbling adding a bitter-sweet sense of humour to the well loved, world famous story.

This new puppet, designed for the stage show coming to London this November, has been designed by the reknowned Charlie Tymms. You can book tickets for the new show here.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy experience features a mix of pre-recorded celebrity voices and live performers including well-loved British talent including actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar as the voice of Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz, the infamous alien bureaucrat with a mission to destroy he Earth. Lenora Crichlow will voice Tricia McMillian, also known as Trillian, while journalist Samira Ahmed will appear as a newsreader reporting on the planet’s impending doom. BAFTA nominee Tamsin Greig will be the voice of The Guide, the ever-present source of wisdom and guidance throughout the story.