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Arrietty is in cinemas in IMAX from October 14, 2026 and in 4K nationwide from October 16, 2026. Synopsis The Clock family consists of three four-inch-tall people who live incognito among humans, borrowing only what they need to survive. Their quiet life changes when their teenage daughter, Arrietty, is discovered. Review The anime powerhouse that is Studio Ghibli have given us many classics over the years, some of which have been wonderfully restored in 4K and rereleased into cinemas. Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Whisper of the Heart…

Wildwood is currently playing as part of the BFI London Film Festival and will be released in UK cinemas on October 23, 2026. Synopsis After a murder of crows abducts her baby brother, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland. Review It’s been seven years since Laika last graced our cinema screens with Missing Link. During that time, the studio has stayed mostly quiet whilst brewing something big in the background…that big project, as we now know, is…

Ray Gunn is currently playing as part of the BFI London Film Festival and will stream exclusively on Netflix from December 18, 2026. Synopsis In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova. Review For 30 years, Brad Bird has been trying to get his passion project, Ray Gunn, into motion but has always fallen short for one reason or another. Now, in the year 2026 he has finally managed to get the idea out into the world and, for the most part, it doesn’t disappoint.

Spoilers ahead for Resident Evil (2026) The Resident Evil franchise has had its fair share of misfires on the big screen, not through lack of trying. However, where the previous entries faltered, this new film from Weapons director Zach Cregger seems to right the wrongs of the past by delivering a tense, blood-soaked thrill ride that genuinely feels like a love letter to the games that came before. Adapting video games into feature-length films has always been an uphill struggle for filmmakers and studios. Trying to walk that fine line between what to take from the source material and what new ideas can be introduced is where most video game movies usually fall short, regardless of how much or how little they make at the box office.

In 2006, a show seemingly came out of nowhere to take the world by storm, rivalling heavyweights at the time, such as Lost and 24. Created by showrunner Tim Kring, Heroes became an immediate worldwide phenomenon upon its release and maintained its success throughout its gripping first season. Back then, the line 'Save the cheerleader. Save the world' was inescapable, and you had this show to thank for it. Despite it still being an enjoyable watch across its four-season run, issues outside of Kring's control, ranging from writers' strikes to network interference, gradually chipped away at the show's overall quality, turning this once-popular show into a partially forgotten cult series.

No Gods, No Masters #1 is written by Julio Anta and published by BOOM! Studios. Artwork is by Jacoby Salcedo, colours by Francesco Segala and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Jacoby Salcedo. No Gods, No Masters #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis When afternoon detention is interrupted by the sudden, violent emergence of a kaiju, three New York City teenagers with seemingly nothing in common, including Felipe, a recent newcomer adjusting to New York City, must team up to navigate a powerless city and rescue Felipe's mother from a collapsed subway station.

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Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Fran Galán, colours by Patricio Delpeche and letters by Tom Napolitano. Main cover art (left) is by Dan Mora. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #2 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Basil Karlo tracks the man who stole his identity to the set of Hollywood’s hottest new film production, but getting close to “Basil Karlo” means sneaking onto the studio lot via forgotten underground tunnels and discovering the nightmare waiting underneath.

With Jackass: Best and Last currently making audiences laugh and gag in cinemas for the last time, it only seemed fair to take a trip down memory lane and look back at the legacy of stupidity Johnny Knoxville and co. have left behind for the past 25 years, with a list of the best stunts they've ever put to screen. For context, this list only accounts for stunts from the five theatrically released films, which means anything from the original TV show or the .5 films, despite how funny they may be, won't be included here.

With the release of the highly anticipated second season of X-Men '97, as well as the mutants' big screen return in Avengers: Doomsday, many people will be looking to jump into the X-Men comics, but may not know where exactly to start...and considering these characters have been around for over 60 years, I don't blame you. That's why we have gone out of our way to give you five essential X-Men comic books (and maybe a few extras) to read ahead of these big releases. Whether you're thinking of starting at the beginning, looking for a strategic jumping-on point, or trying to find some good standalone stories, this list has you covered.

Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Fran Galán, colours by Patricio Delpeche and letters by Tom Napolitano. Main cover art (left) is by Fran Galán. Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood.

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The line between modern and traditional values, especially in some European, Asian, or Middle Eastern countries, has sparked debate for years among those who live in these regions. Several films, such as Flee, Mustang, and Persepolis, have previously looked at similar themes specifically from a woman’s perspective, and now Dina Duma’s Skateboarding Is Not for Girls is another fascinating entry to that already great list.

Festivals like Tribeca are perfect proving grounds for first-time filmmakers to showcase their skills behind the camera. This year is no exception, with tonnes of directorial debuts making their mark across the festival's run, one of which is Mother Future Self by director Tori Lancaster.

Ageing is something every living being goes through. Some embrace it, others fear it, but at the end of the day, it is inevitable for any creature on this planet. With this new documentary, The A-Word: The Future of Aging, director Greg Kohs explores the concept of growing old through science and personalised experiences.

Saturday Night Live has been a staple of US comedy for over 50 years, bringing in waves of comedians and iconic sketches in the process. Now, for the first time, the show has crossed the pond and landed here in the UK with a new British version, boasting a cast of fresh-faced comics and eclectic celebrity hosts. Now that the series has come to an end, it only makes sense to go through the best sketches from SNL UK's stellar first season. 20. Falling Down a Hill with Helen Birch…

The Life and Death of Lucas Dreamwalker is written by R.L. Stine and published by BOOM! Studios. Artwork is by Francesco Francavilla and letters by Nate Piekos. Main cover art (left) is by Francesco Francavilla. The Life and Death of Lucas Dreamwalker is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis Journey with the Dreamwalker through new realms of terror! How many times can you be killed in a dream before you die?

Junk Punch #1 is written by Paul Tobin and published by Mad Cave Studios. Artwork is by Carlos Javier Olivares, colours by Francesca Vivaldi and letters by Taylor Esposito. Main cover art (left) is by Carlos Javier Olivares. Junk Punch #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK. Synopsis In a near-future world, peculiar new compulsions have arisen to afflict individuals in bizarre ways, such as a need to paint all pigeons pink or the unfortunate craving to tell the truth on dating apps.

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Dead Teenagers #2 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by Oni Press. Artwork is by Caitlin Yarsky and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Naomi Franq. Dead Teenagers #2 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from…

White Sky #2 is written by William Harms and published by Image Comics. Artwork is by JP Mavinga, colours by Lee Loughridge and letters by Ed Dukeshire. Main cover art (left) is by JP Mavinga. White Sky #2 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from 

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Aaron hails new Vertigo Releasing film Dead Man’s Wire a “gripping drama” with “fantastic performances” in his ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. In cinemas 20/3.

Dead Teenagers #1 is written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and published by Oni Press. Artwork is by Caitlin Yarsky and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Naomi Franq. Dead Teenagers #1 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from…

End of Life #2 is written by Kyle Starks and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Steve Pugh, colours by Chris O’Halloran and letters by Becca Carey. Main cover art (left) is by Gerald Parel. End of Life #2 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold.

Aaron praises the second issue of DC Vertigo series Bleeding Hearts for “fantastic artwork and thoughtful writing” in his latest five-star review.

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Spirit of the Shadows "pushes its unique visuals and storytelling to the extreme" says Aaron in his five-star review of issue #2, available now.

White Sky "gets things off to a thrilling start and leaves you on the edge of your seat" says Aaron in his ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of issue #1, available now.

Aaron praises new DC Vertigo book End of Life for "razor-sharp humour", "stylish artwork" and "chaotic energy" in his five-star review.

Marvel's TV shows have been nothing but inconsistent in quality, but Wonder Man is a refreshing new addition to the franchise.

Aaron gives 4.5 stars to DC Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts #1 for "bringing new life to this rather saturated subgenre". Available in stores now.

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We're back with a brand new episode, our first live edition of the podcast, as Aaron, Michael and Neil look ahead at what's to come in 2026.