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June 15, 2026

Do audiences want the ‘80s – or just movies that look like the ‘80s?

If I was to ask you what time period has been hot over the past couple of decades, particular in film and television, what would you answer? Not quite sure? OK, let me ask another question. What connects Stranger Things, It, Joker, Air, The Black Phone, The Summer of ‘84, and The Goldbergs? Answer: They are movies and television shows which are…

June 14, 2026

The positive impact of Masters of the Universe (2026)

I love movies. And I really love the summer blockbuster season. Why? Because it’s when millions of people all over the world go to their local cinema to watch all of the big films. And more people watching movies means more people talking about movies. Lots of discussions, lots of chatter, lots of appreciation for…

June 14, 2026

Deep dive: Green Lantern: First Flight

In 2009, Warner Bros. Animation released the feature-length animated movie, Green Lantern: First Flight. The movie – released under the DC Universe Animated Original Movies (DCUAOM) banner – acted as an origin story for Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, and explored his early adventures as part of the Green Lantern Corps. Green Lantern: First Flight starred Christopher Meloni as Hal Jordan,…

June 13, 2026

The best Batman comics you’ve probably never read

Keen to read some killer Batman stories, but finding the sheer amount of comics daunting? Well don’t worry – we’ve all been there! In fact, often the best way to read great Batman stories is to throw yourself into them. The general rule of thumb is that Batman is one of the greatest comic book…

June 13, 2026

What the Batman Forever novelisation reveals that the movie doesn’t

In 1995, to coincide with the theatrical release of Batman Forever, Warner Books published a tie-in novel, called Batman Forever the Novelisation. The book – written by Peter David – was based on the Batman Forever screenplay by Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler and Akiva Goldsman and offered a printed take on the movie. Spread across 30 chapters, Batman Forever…

June 13, 2026

How to watch the Supergirl TV series in order (including major Arrowverse crossovers)

In 2015, comic book fantasy series, Supergirl flew onto television screens. Starring Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, the show followed the life of Superman’s cousin as she balances heroic feats with day-to-day living. Initially conceived as a stand-alone show, which aired on CBS in the US, Supergirl spent its first season largely revolving around Kara, as well as her…

June 13, 2026

Deep dive: Wonder Woman (2009)

In 2009, Warner Bros. Animation released Wonder Woman. The film – which featured the voice talents of Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, and Alfred Molina – was the fourth release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movies collection, following the success of Superman: Doomsday (2007), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008), and Batman: Gotham Knight (2008). Directed by Lauren Montgomery, and loosely based…

June 12, 2026

Is Jackass: Best and Last suitable for a teenager?

This June, slapstick reality movie, Jackass: Best and Last makes its way onto cinema screens. The film – supposedly the final instalment in the popular comedy franchise – reunites stars Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Chris Pontius with director Jeff Tremaine, for more high risk pranks and pratfalls. Teasing the new movie, Paramount Pictures said: “Johnny Knoxville and…

June 12, 2026

Before calling Masters of the Universe a disaster, let audiences decide

The movie industry has problems. In fact it has many. One minute the industry is flinging IPs at the screen in an attempt to create the next MCU (frustrating audiences in the process), while the next it is restructuring and rebooting, abandoning plans at the drop of a hat (frustrating audiences in the process). Either…

June 11, 2026

What is the rating for Toy Story 5?

A new Toy Story movie is heading into cinemas – the seventh in the series if we include 2000’s Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and 2022’s Lightyear (which we should). Titled Toy Story 5, the new movie follows on from the events of 2019’s Toy Story 4, with the toys facing a new crisis in…