Film Interviews

Wildwood | Interview with Creatives

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:33:26 GMT

After Wildwood's world premiere, FILMHOUNDS writer Freddie Deighton sits down with the key creatives behind the stop-motion epic. They include Costume Designer Deb Cook, Head of Character Animation Brad Schiff, Head of Character and Practical Effects Ollie Jones, and Production Designer Nelson Lowry. Wildwood is in cinemas now. SYNOPSIS: When Prue McKeel’s baby brother is taken into the mysterious forest beyond Portland, she sets out to bring him home and discovers a hidden world on the brink of war. From LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, and ParaNorman, comes Wildwood, an epic new fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight. Video Edited by Aaron Gillingham

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Wildwood | Interview with Colin Meloy & Carsona Ellis

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:32:51 GMT

With Laika's long-anticipated fantasy epic Wildwood now in cinemas, FILMHOUNDS writer Freddie Deighton chats with the novel's author and illustrator, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. SYNOPSIS: When Prue McKeel’s baby brother is taken into the mysterious forest beyond Portland, she sets out to bring him home and discovers a hidden world on the brink of war. From LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, and ParaNorman, comes Wildwood, an epic new fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight. Video Edited by Aaron Gillingham

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Wildwood | Red Carpet Interviews with Cast and Crew

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:31:12 GMT

Laika's long-awaited fantasy epic, Wildwood, is finally here. The studio's latest stop-motion project had its world premiere at the 2026 London Film Festival, wowing critics and audiences alike. On the red carpet, FILMHOUNDS spoke with several key creatives at the studio, as well as cast member Jacob Tremblay, to discuss the challenges and innovations behind their most ambitious feature yet. Wildwood releases in cinemas 23 October. SYNOPSIS: When Prue McKeel’s baby brother is taken into the mysterious forest beyond Portland, she sets out to bring him home and discovers a hidden world on the brink of war. From LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, and ParaNorman, comes Wildwood, an epic new fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight. Thumbnail image: © Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for BFI

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Ray Gunn | Red Carpet Interview with Michael Giacchino

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:18 GMT

It's been 30 years in the making, but Brad Bird's inventive sci-fi noir Ray Gunn has finally been unleashed upon the world. At the world premiere during the 2026 London Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS had a quick chat with composer—and frequent Brad Bird collaborator—Michael Giacchino about arguing that animation is a medium, not a genre. Ray Gunn had its world premiere at the 2026 London Film Festival, and releases on Netflix later this year. SYNOPSIS: In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn (Sam Rockwell) is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson). Thumbnail Image: © Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for BFI

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Fall 2 | Interviews with Cast and Filmmakers

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:29:20 GMT

Cinema-goers will once again get sweaty palms as they watch Fall 2. This high-altitude sequel ups the stakes... and the height. At the UK premiere, FILMHOUNDS chats with the film's stars Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, and Tom Brittney; as well as writers Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann. We talk about the pressures of following up a hit film, preparing for such a physical undertaking, and teases for a third entry in the franchise. Fall 2 is in cinemas now. SYNOPSIS: After discovering her late sister’s bucket-list journal, Jax (Slater) tracks down Luce (Thomas), one of her sister’s closest friends, and convinces her to take on the infamous plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand. But when a violent landslide leaves them stranded on a fragile platform 11,000 feet in the air, the climb becomes a desperate fight for survival.

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Furious | Interviews with Scoot McNairy, Quincy Bernstine & Steve Way

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:28:45 GMT

Furious is the newest series by Elizabeth Meriwether who famously created and wrote New Girl. This latest endeavour strays away from comedy and instead steps into the crime drama territory. FILMHOUNDS writer Clotilde Chinnici sat down with three cast members, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Scoot McNairy, and Steve Way, to talk about their respective characters in the show, their careers, and their experience working on Furious. Furious is streaming now on Disney+. SYNOPSIS: From creator and executive producer Elizabeth Meriwether, "Furious" follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. The series stars Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Jake Lacy.

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Adam Shankman - Stop! That! Train! Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:28:06 GMT

With Stop! That! Train! hitting UK cinemas, FILMHOUNDS writer Jordan Cracknell spoke with director Adam Shankman about drag representation and more. Stop! That! Train! is in UK cinemas 21 August. SYNOPSIS: STOP! THAT! TRAIN! follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic "Stormaganza" threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Celebration, Florida the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.

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The Sheep Detectives - Director Kyle Balda

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:27:31 GMT

Coming off the back of surprise hit The Sheep Detectives, director Kyle Balda sits down with FILMHOUNDS during the Mediterrane Film Festival. We discuss the journey from directing Minions movies to The Sheep Detectives, the current state of animation, and whether a Benoit Blanc and Sheep team-up is on the cards.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 | Cast Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:26:43 GMT

For the past few years, Trekkies have been eating good. And here we are with a fourth season of spinoff show Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. FILMHOUNDS had a chat with cast members Rebecca Romijn, Anson Mount and Celia Rose Gooding to discuss Gene Roddenberry's impact on positive depictions of society in times of turmoil, ownership of roles, Star Trek's importance, and whether Mount can pick a favourite Captain that isn't himself. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 is streaming weekly on Paramount+. SYNOPSIS: The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, led by Captain Christopher Pike, embarks on a series of thrilling and emotional adventures across the stars. On their journey, they will battle inner demons and external threats, encounter colorful new characters, reunite with familiar faces and confront terrifying aliens. Through it all, they strive to embrace a bright, hopeful future.

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Rafe Spall & Esther Smith - Trying Season 5

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:26:01 GMT

Apple TV's feel-good comedy drama, Trying, returns for its fifth season. FILMHOUNDS writer Tom Mimnagh chats with stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith about the show's longevity, working with top British challenge, and a potential season six. Trying is currently airing weekly on Apple TV. SYNOPSIS: Season five finds Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler’s (Cooper Turner) biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.

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Shoot the People | Interviews with Misan Harriman, Andy Mundy Castle & Aletha Shepherd

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:25:08 GMT

Misan Harriman is a Nigerian-born British photographer and activist, having risen to internet fame with his work documenting the events after George Floyd's murder. The documentary Shoot the People gives audiences an insight into Harriman's work, and the power of art and activism. At the film's UK premiere, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Harriman, as well as director Andy Mundy Castle and producer Aletha Shepherd. Shoot the People is in cinemas now. SYNOPSIS: Shoot the People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Following Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, the film showcases the intersectionality of these movements and their collective power. With historical context, interviews with activists, and explorations of digital activism, the documentary reveals how Harriman’s lens brings the world’s activism to light, inspiring viewers to recognise their own power in shaping a more just society.

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Thomas Kail - Moana Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:24:32 GMT

Moana is back on the big screen, ten years after the first animated film came out, with the newest Disney live-action remake. Just like in the 2016 version, the new film follows Moana as she embarks on an adventure to restore the heart of Te Fiti. Ahead of the film’s release in cinemas, FILMHOUNDS sat down with director Thomas Kail to discuss the staying power of Moana, Broadway influences, and recasting the titular role. Moana is out in cinemas 10 July. SYNOPSIS: In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

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Ashley Zukerman and Jessica Henwick - Silo Season 3 Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:23:53 GMT

Silo, one of Apple TV's most adored sci-fi shows, is back for season three. After a bombshell season two finale and the introduction of a new timeline set in the past, we're introduced to journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) . Henwick and Zukerman spoke with FILMHOUNDS writer Kedar Bayley before the season three premiere about processes as a performer, coming into the show a couple of seasons in, and the lasting legacy of Silo. Silo is streaming weekly on Apple TV. SYNOPSIS: Season three of “Silo” continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier. In the present, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) survives her forced “cleaning” but returns with memory loss as the silo recovers from rebellion and faces a dangerous new threat. Meanwhile, in the “Before Times,” journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) uncover a conspiracy that pulls them into a chain of events with catastrophic, irreversible consequences. The series is based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy, “Silo.”

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Common & Alexandria Riley - Silo Season 3 Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:23:09 GMT

One of Apple TV's flagship sci-fi dramas, Silo, is back for season three. After a bombshell season two finale, the stakes have never been higher for those inside the titular silo, including couple Robert (Common) and Camille Sims (Alexandria Riley). Common and Riley spoke with FILMHOUNDS writer Kedar Bayley before the season three premiere about processes as a performer, coming back for another season, and the lasting legacy of Silo. Silo is streaming weekly on Apple TV. SYNOPSIS: Season three of “Silo” continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier. In the present, Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) survives her forced “cleaning” but returns with memory loss as the silo recovers from rebellion and faces a dangerous new threat. Meanwhile, in the “Before Times,” journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) uncover a conspiracy that pulls them into a chain of events with catastrophic, irreversible consequences. The series is based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy, “Silo.”

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P.J. Dillon - House of the Dragon Season 3

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:21:58 GMT

Hit show House of the Dragon returns for more fire, blood, and treachery with season three. And what an episode to bring viewers back to the world of Westeros! Director of Photography P.J. Dillon reveals how he—and the other terrific artists—brought the bombastic first episode to life, and even teases what is to come with his work on epsiode six. House of the Dragon streams weekly on HBO Max. SYNOPSIS: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.

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California Schemin' | Interview with Seamus McLean Ross

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:21:13 GMT

After a quick ascent to fame with his fan-favourite role in the Outlander spin-off series, Blood of My Blood, Séamus McLean Ross has scored his highest-profile project yet in James McAvoy's California Schemin'. Chatting with FILMHOUNDS writer Kedar Bayley, Ross discusses his aspirations to follow in McAvoy’s footsteps to the director's chair, his own Silibil N’ Brains-esque story in the industry, and more. California Schemin’ is available digitally and will be released on DVD/Blu Ray 6 July. SYNOPSIS: California Schemin’ is based on Gavin Bain’s autobiography of the same name, which was later re-printed as Straight Outta Scotland. The story of the hoax was first told in Jeanie Finlay's feature documentary The Great Hip Hop Hoax. In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the ‘wrong’ accents, so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. ‘California Schemin’ shows how the duo re-recorded their own tracks with fake accents and turned up in London claiming to be an established duo on the California scene as well as childhood friends with Eminem. They quickly bagged themselves a record deal, a hefty sum in advances, and an appearance on MTV…until it all came crashing down.

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Jamie Jay Johnston | Rivals Season 2 | Red Carpet Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:20:40 GMT

The Rivals season two red carpet heated up SXSW London, and FILMHOUNDS writer Liselotte Vanophem got to speak with one of the series directors, Jamie Jay Johnston. They discuss the hype after season one's success, working with the cast and crew, and where Tony Baddingham's arc could take him in the second half of season two. The first six episodes of Rivals season two are available to watch now on Disney+. SYNOPSIS: Following Venturer’s unexpected success in the local TV world, Lord Baddingham is more determined than ever to bring his enemies down, offering a glimpse into the murky tactics he resorts to now that the gloves are fully off. Meanwhile, the messy love lives of Rutshire’s residents are starting to cause even more problems than usual, and in this glossy 1980s world, private drama has a habit of going public.

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David Tennant & Claire Rushbrook | Rivals Season 2 | Red Carpet Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:20:02 GMT

Things got steamy at the Barbican in London, as FILMHOUNDS writer Liselotte Vanophem chats with Rivals stars David Tennant and Claire Rushbrook on the SXSW London red carpet. Together they chat about fan expectations, cast chemistry, and the fates of their characters going into the second half of season two. The first six episodes of Rivals season two are available to watch now on Disney+. SYNOPSIS: Following Venturer’s unexpected success in the local TV world, Lord Baddingham is more determined than ever to bring his enemies down, offering a glimpse into the murky tactics he resorts to now that the gloves are fully off. Meanwhile, the messy love lives of Rutshire’s residents are starting to cause even more problems than usual, and in this glossy 1980s world, private drama has a habit of going public.

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Gillian Anderson & Hannah Einbinder | Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | Red Carpet Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:18:59 GMT

Jane Schoenbrun's latest horror-tinged film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, had it's UK premiere at the 2026 SXSW London festival. On the red carpet, FILMHOUNDS editor-in-chief Gavin Spoors spoke with stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson about the film's reception and the importance of queer cinema. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma releases in UK cinemas 21 August. SYNOPSIS: After years of slapdash sequels, the Camp Miasma franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original’s star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

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Star City | Interview with Rhys Ifans, Ben Nedivi & Matt Wolpert

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:17:38 GMT

Star City, a spinoff of the hit show For All Mankind, brings audiences back to the alternate reality where the Russians won the space race—this time from their perspective. Before the show streams on Apple TV, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors spoke with lead actor Rhys Ifans and showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert about Russian accents, creating a paranoid thriller, and giving fans something new. Star City makes its global debut on Apple TV with two episodes launching on 29 May. SYNOPSIS: A bold new chapter inspired by the critically acclaimed space-race drama, “For All Mankind,” “Star City” is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.

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Star City | Interview with Alice Englert & Solly McLeod

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:16:55 GMT

Star City, a spinoff of the hit show For All Mankind, brings audiences back to the alternate reality where the Russians won the space race—this time from their perspective. Before the show streams on Apple TV, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors spoke with cast members Alice Englert and Solly McLeod about accents, cosmonaut training and what fans can expect. Star City makes its global debut on Apple TV with two episodes launching on 29 May. SYNOPSIS: A bold new chapter inspired by the critically acclaimed space-race drama, “For All Mankind,” “Star City” is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.

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Rivals Season 2 | Interview with Laura Wade & Elliot Hegarty

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:16:01 GMT

With Rivals Season 2 bringing audiences back to Rutshire on 15 May, FILMHOUNDS writer Niamh Brook had a chat with executive producer/writer Laura Wade and director Elliot Hegarty. They discussed 80s music, fictional TV shows, and returning to the wild world of Rivals. Rivals Season 2 launches on Disney+ with a three-episode premiere on 15 May. SYNOPSIS: The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power. Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences. As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?

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Phil Arntz - Apex

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:14:21 GMT

With action thriller Apex now on Netflix, FILMHOUNDS had a chat with Aerial Director of Photography Phil Arntz. With his company, The Aerial Film Company, providing helicopter shots to the likes of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, F1: The Movie and Apex, we talked about what his job actually entails, how he brings narrative into the beautiful visuals, and the future of aerial photography in Hollywood productions. Apex is available to stream now on Netflix. SYNOPSIS: A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey. Starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana.

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Broken Bird | Interview with Joanne Mitchell

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:13:24 GMT

Writer Sam Munster spoke with Broken Bird director Joanne Mitchell after the horror film's premiere at FrightFest. They spoke about dealing with imposter syndrome, working in the indie film industry, and the portrayal of mental health. Broken Bird is available to rent or buy in the UK via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV from 7 May. SYNOPSIS: Sybil Chamberlain works as a professional mortician at a funeral parlour. She has spent her life looking for love. Brought up as a privileged, carefree child, at the age of ten, she lost everything in a tragic accident. A darkness fell over her as the bright lights of her life were snuffed out swiftly and cruelly. Now, an emptiness, an aching loneliness prevails, a gloomy void she seeks to fill. Reality and reason are slipping away from Sybil, and her dark desires are becoming more insatiable and progressively out of control. Will she ever find happiness and contentment, especially as the company she keeps is mainly deceased?

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Lunar Sway | Red Carpet Interviews with Cast & Crew

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:12:50 GMT

Before its world premiere at the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, the Lunar Sway director and lead cast spoke with FILMHOUNDS on the red carpet. They spoke about their reactions to being selected for the festival, getting tattoos to commemorate the project, and why queer cinema is so important. Lunar Sway releases in UK cinemas later this year. SYNOPSIS: Cliff (Noah Parker) is an eccentric young man living a remote desert town, pining after an ex and looking for love in all the wrong places. When his estranged birth mother, Marg (Liza Weil), shows up unexpectedly, they quickly start to bond and he thinks he’s finally found someone he can relate to. But she comes with her share of secrets and ulterior motives and has been followed into town by vengeful figure from her past (Grace Glowicki). Soon, Cliff is swept up in a wild misadventure across the desert. Set against the scenic backdrop of a dusty desert town, the film is about eccentric misfits struggling to find connection.

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David Mackenzie & Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Fuze

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:12:12 GMT

As Sky Original film Fuze releases in UK cinemas, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors sits down with director David Mackenzie and co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw. They discuss making a quintessentially British film, the challenges of performing in a single space, and reactions to the movie's many twists and turns. Fuze releases in cinemas 3 April. SYNOPSIS: When a World War II bomb is discovered in central London a team of military experts led by Will (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), are sent in to investigate and defuse it. A huge police operation is put into action to evacuate thousands of local residents. Amidst the chaos of the situation a group of men, under the guidance of diamond-expert Karalis (Theo James), are hiding out in a basement within the evacuation zone. With emergency services stretched to the limit and the bomb ready to explode, the group begin an audacious jewel heist under cover of the ultimate distraction.

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Hoppers | Interview with Daniel Chong & Nicole Paradis Grindle

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:11:06 GMT

Before Hoppers releases in cinemas, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors sat down with director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Paradis Grindle. They chat about bringing Chong's unique style into the Pixar formula, pushing the absurd humour, and why people shouldn't start adopting beavers. Hoppers releases in cinemas 6 March. SYNOPSIS: In Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan) and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm). The all-star voice ensemble also features Meryl Streep, Dave Franco and Kathy Najimy. “Hoppers” is directed by Daniel Chong (“We Bare Bears”) and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle (“Incredibles 2”), with an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh.

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Hoppers | Interview with Piper Curda & Bobby Moynihan

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:08:59 GMT

With Hoppers soon hitting cinemas, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors sat down with lead actors Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan. Together, they discuss the challenges of working on such a big animated feature, collaborating with director Daniel Chong, and which animals they'd 'hop' into. Hoppers releases in cinemas 6 March. SYNOPSIS: In Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan) and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm). The all-star voice ensemble also features Meryl Streep, Dave Franco and Kathy Najimy. “Hoppers” is directed by Daniel Chong (“We Bare Bears”) and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle (“Incredibles 2”), with an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh.

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Meadowlarks | Interview with Michael Greyeyes

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:08:10 GMT

With its North American premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors sat down with Meadowlarks star Michael Greyeyes. They chat about the authentic representation of Indigenous people, typecasting, and more. Meadowlarks screened at the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by her own acclaimed documentary "Birth of a Family", Tasha Hubbard’s "Meadowlarks" tells the story of four Cree siblings, separated since childhood and now in their fifties, who agree to meet for the first time over a holiday weekend in Banff.

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Calle Málaga | Red Carpet Interview with Maryam Touzani

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:07:16 GMT

Opening the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival was Maryam Touzani's latest project, Calle Málaga. A tender and often funny tale of an older Spanish woman fighting for her home. On the red carpet, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors had a chat with Touzani about opening the festival, returning to Palm Springs after The Blue Caftan played there back in 2023, and the importance of international cinema. Calle Málaga screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. SYNOPSIS: María Ángeles, a 79-year-old Spanish woman, lives alone in Tangier, Morocco, and enjoys her daily routine. However, her life is turned upside down when her daughter arrives from Madrid to sell the apartment in which she has always lived. Determined to stay, she does everything she can to get her home and her belongings back and, unexpectedly, rediscovers love and sensuality.

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Park Chan-wook talks No Other Choice | Red Carpet Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:06:12 GMT

On the opening night red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors had a brief chat with legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook. With his latest film, No Other Choice, playing at the festival, they spoke about balancing comedy with drama and comparisons to Bong Joon-ho's Parasite. No Other Choice releases in UK cinemas on 23 January. SYNOPSIS: From director Park Chan-wook and based on Donald E. Westlake's novel THE AX, the story follows Man-su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years.

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The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo | Interview with Diego Céspedes

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:05:31 GMT

Before its showing at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS Editor-in-Chief Gavin Spoors spoke with Diego Céspedes, the filmmaker behind The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo. Together, they spoke about the film's Cannes showing, balancing comedic and dramatic tones, and what the LGBTQ+ film could do for audiences in today's world. The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. SYNOPSIS: 1982. Eleven-year-old Lidia lives with her beloved queer family in a desert mining town in northern Chile. As an unknown and deadly disease begins to spread, legend has it that it is transmitted between two men, through a simple glance, when they fall in love. While people are accusing her family, Lidia must find out whether this myth is real or not.

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A Thousand Blows Season 2 | Interview with Steven Knight & Hannah Walters

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:05:05 GMT

Before season two of A Thousand Blows arrives, FILMHOUNDS writer Kesewaa Browne sat down with creator and writer Steven Knight, and actor and producer Hannah Walters. They discussed historical influences, what audiences can expect with this new season, and what other projects the creative pair might tackle. A Thousand Blows Season 2 is available to stream on Disney+ from 9 January. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the true-life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s. One year later. Hezekiah Moscow (Kirby) is a shadow of the man he once was whilst Sugar Goodson (Graham) is estranged from his family and drinking himself to death. Just as Wapping is about to sigh its last breath, Mary Carr (Doherty) bursts back into town with her loyal second, Alice Diamond (Darci Shaw). In Mary's absence, Eliza Moody (Hannah Walters) failed reign as Queen has seen her exiled whilst Indigo Jeremy (Robert Glenister) has taken back control of the Elephants. Mary is back to reassemble the Forty Elephants and reclaim her crown. She sobers Sugar up, she has a use for him yet, and forms a reluctant alliance with Hezekiah to take down Indigo Jeremy once and for all. As always, Mary has a plan. And this time it's riskier than ever.

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Jerry Bruckheimer - F1: The Movie

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:04:24 GMT

To coincide with the Apple TV release of F1: The Movie, FILMHOUNDS sat down with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer to talk about 'process films', the romance at the heart of F1, and a potential meet-up of cinematic racing icons. F1: The Movie is now available on Apple TV. SYNOPSIS: Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. #f1 #jerrybruckheimer #appletv

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Oh. What. Fun. Director and Cast Chat About the Chaotic Set

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

Before its release on Prime Video, FILMHOUNDS sat down with the director and cast of the new Christmas comedy Oh. What. Fun. Director Michael Showalter and cast members Felicity Jones, Chloe Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa and Jason Schwartzman recall filming the chaotic family scenes together, rehearsing musical numbers, and what makes Oh. What. Fun. stand out from the crowd. Oh. What. Fun. is available to stream on Prime Video from 3 December. SYNOPSIS: Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script. With a dazzling ensemble cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen, and directed by Michael Showalter, Oh. What. Fun. is a spirited holiday comedy that honors and celebrates every overworked holiday host. #OhWhatFun #interview #FILMHOUNDS #chloëgracemoretz #felicityjones #dominicsessa #jasonschwartzman #primevideo

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Paul Andrew Williams - Dragonfly Director

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:02:59 GMT

Director Paul Andrew Williams returns to the big screen with new drama Dragonfly. As it played at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival—and won the prize for best film—FILMHOUNDS sat down with Williams. We discussed the casting of two incredible actors, working with dogs on set, and working-class representation. Dragonfly releases in UK cinemas on 7 November. SYNOPSIS: Have we become a nation of strangers? In Dragonfly, neglected pensioner Elsie (Brenda Blethyn) finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen (Andrea Riseborough). Over time, Elsie gains a friend and the troubled Colleen finds a fresh purpose in life as she shops, cleans and cares for her. It brings brighter days for both of them. Elsie’s son John (Jason Watkins) resents the way that Colleen has selflessly fulfilled the responsibilities that he has shirked. Simmering tensions bring shocking consequences in a gripping human story straight from the heart of broken Britain. A powerful return to the cinema from London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams that showcases heartrending, award-winning performances from Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough.

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Richard Linklater - Nouvelle Vague Red Carpet Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:56 GMT

Filmmaker Richard Linklater attended the ⁨@britishfilminstitute⁩ London Film Festival not only for Blue Moon but also for Nouvelle Vague. On the red carpet for Nouvelle Vague, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Linklater about his retelling of Jean-Luc Godard creating the seminal film Breathless. SYNOPSIS: Cinephilia exudes from every frame of this delightful black-and-white homage, regaling how Breathless came to be. From Godard’s collaboration with Truffaut and Chabrol on the script to the chaotic shoot that drew exasperation from Jean Seberg and producer Georges de Beauregard, an impeccable cast and Linklater’s mastery over the medium capture the revolutionary alchemy that forever changed cinema.

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Rental Family Red Carpet Interviews: Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto and more

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:12 GMT

During the @britishfilminstitute London Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS attended the Rental Family red carpet. As well as stars Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto and Shannon Mahina Gorman, we spoke with co-writer Stephen Blahut and LFF festival director Kristy Matheson. SYNOPSIS: Phillip Vanderpleog lives in the Japanese capital. Looking for any work opportunities, he is employed by a ‘rental family’ company, which provides clients with actors who play stand-in roles of absent loved ones. The work offers Phillip possibilities, relationships and unexpected joy that were previously missing from his life. However, things become complicated when the line between performance and reality is increasingly blurred, as Phillip immerses himself a little too much in the roles he is hired to play. HIKARI’s drama, which features an outstanding ensemble cast, is a profoundly moving and tenderly optimistic exploration of our need for connection, and a celebration of the beauty and wonder of forming a chosen family and community.

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Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on Sentimental Value

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:59:40 GMT

Back on the @britishfilminstitute London Film Festival 2025 red carpet, FILMHOUNDS chats with Sentimental Value stars Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. SYNOPSIS: Two adult sisters navigate their emotional wounds and futures when their absentee father returns following the death of their mother. Trier tackles the journey of his characters with the gentle humour and a lived-in reality we’ve come to expect from his cinema. Featuring sumptuous technical credits and sharp scripting, Trier once again excels in conveying the profound with the lightest of touch.

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Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson and more - H is for Hawk

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:58:46 GMT

On the @britishfilminstitute London Film Festival 2025 red carpet, FILMHOUNDS spoke with the filmmakers and cast—including Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson—of new British drama H is for Hawk. SYNOPSIS: When Cambridge academic Helen’s father dies, the grief sends her spiralling into an abyss. In an effort to process her loss, she retreats from the human world to train a fearsome Northern goshawk. Foy gives an exceptional, career-best performance as Helen, while Charlotte Bruus Christensen’s cinematography and Sarah Finlay’s production design help Lowthorpe access the gravity and emotion of this story.

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Director Daisy-May Hudson and Star Posy Sterling Talk Lollipop

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:58:05 GMT

Director Daisy-May Hudson makes her fictional directorial debut with Lollipop, an emotional drama highlighting the social care system in the UK. With the film playing at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Hudson, along with star Posy Sterling. We discussed the female-centric casting, preparing for emotionally intense shoot days, and audience reactions. SYNOPSIS: Lollipop is a life affirming and timely story that follows Molly (Posy Sterling), a young woman who, having just been released from prison, battles to regain custody of her children. When she reconnects with her childhood friend Amina (Idil Ahmed), a fellow single mother trying to make a life for her family, the two women soon realise their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands. Lollipop will break your heart and then put it back together, stronger than ever.

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Director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor Discusses Dreamers

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:57:33 GMT

After producing various projects for over a decade, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor turns their hand to feature directing. Playing at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival—as well as at the London Film Festival—Dreamers is an immigration story centered around queer love. We sat down with director Gharoro-Akpojotor about shifting aspect rations, prison dramas, and the immigrant experience. SYNOPSIS: After undocumented immigrant Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Nothing could have prepared her for such a gruelling environment. Luckily, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up. But what begins as a tentative friendship, blooms into something much more profound in this powerful, heartfelt and all-too-pertinent drama.

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Jared Leto and Director Joachim Rønning on Tron: Ares

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:56:57 GMT

FILMHOUNDS sat down with the director (Joachim Rønning) and Star (Jared Leto) of the new action-packed sci-fi Tron: Ares. We disucssed the threat of AI and songs that made them feel most alive. Jared's answer may surprise you. Did not expect Jared Leto to whip out his best Hugh Grant impression but here we are. Synopsis: A highly sophisticated Program, Ares (Jared Leto), is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. #TronAres #TronMovie #Tron #TronInterview #Tron3 #JaredLeto #JoachimRønning #GretaLee #FILMHOUNDS #

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Nadia Fall, Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar On Brides

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:55:59 GMT

Although already out in the UK, thought-provoking drama Brides recently featured at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival. There, FILMHOUNDS sat down with director Nadia Fall and leads Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar to dive into the making of the film and what they want audiences to take away from it. SYNOPSIS: BRIDES is the story of two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging who run away from their lives in the UK with a dangerous plan of travelling to Syria. A road movie about the intensity of female friendship and the mistakes of teenagehood, BRIDES is a rousing debut feature.

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George Blagden Discusses The Run

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:55:30 GMT

With The Run screening at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS sat down with actor George Blagden to chat about interactive movies and what makes The Run stand out as an interactive experience. The Run screens at the Genesis Cinema from 31 October. SYNOPSIS: The Run is set on a remote running trail in the stunning Lake Garda region of Northern Italy, where a famous fitness influencer’s morning run becomes a race for survival when she is hunted by seemingly motiveless killers. The audience must choose her next move by majority vote using glowsticks. Each decision shaping the story’s outcome in real time.

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HIM Director Justin Tipping

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:55:03 GMT

Director Justin Tipping sat down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss his new satirical horror film HIM. We discussed what it was like having horror-master Jordan Peele on board to executive produce the film. Synopsis: A young athlete descends into a world of terror when he's invited to train with a legendary champion whose charisma curdles into something darker. HIM is released in U.K. Cinemas Friday 3rd October. #Him #HimMovie #JustinTipping #JordanPeele #monkeypaw #universalpictures #marlonwayans #TyriqWithers

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Ben Leonberg On Directing 'Good Boy'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:52:49 GMT

Director Ben Leonberg chats with FILMHOUNDS about his horror feature, Good Boy. Starring his own dog, Indy, he delves into the unusual production with the film centred around the four-legged star. Good Boy is in UK cinemas on 10 October, and the full interview will be featured in the upcoming print issue of FILMHOUNDS Magazine. SYNOPSIS: A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

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Rachel Lee Goldenberg Talks 'Swiped'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:52:18 GMT

Writer and director Rachel Lee Goldernberg sits down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss her latest feature, Swiped. Starring Lily James, the film is available on Disney+ from 19 September. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the provocative real-life story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble, “Swiped” introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app (two, actually), paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.

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Neil Marshall On The Making of 'The Descent'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:51:45 GMT

FILMHOUNDS caught up with The Descent director Neil Marshall to talk about his new book, 'The Making of The Descent', and the film's 20th anniversary. The book launches in August 2025. SYNOPSIS: In The Making of The Descent, author Janine Pipe and director Neil Marshall present the definitive book of the film. Containing extensive interviews with cast and crew, and unprecidented access to the film’s photographic archive, along with Marshall’s own notes, photographs and memories, this is a profusely illustrated look at one of the greatest horror films of all time.

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Freakier Friday Director Nisha Ganatra

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:51:12 GMT

Director Nisha Ganatra sat down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss her fun new legacy sequel Freakier Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Synopsis: 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Freakier Friday is in Cinemas worldwide from 8th August. #FreakierFriday #NishaGanatra #Freakyfriday #LindsayLohan #JamieLeeCurtis #LukeHearfield #film #FreakierFridayReview

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Babou Ceesay and Samuel Blenkin Talk 'Alien: Earth'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:49:11 GMT

Actors Babou Ceesay (Free Fire, Rogue One) and Samuel Blenkin (Mickey 17, Atlanta) chat about their roles on 'Alien: Earth' as part of a virtual roundtable. The series premieres August 13 with the first two episodes available to stream on Disney+ for UK audiences. SYNOPSIS: When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in the sci-fi horror series “Alien: Earth.” As members of the crash recovery crew search for survivors among the wreckage, they encounter mysterious predatory life forms more terrifying than they could have ever imagined. With this new threat unlocked, the search crew must fight for survival and what they choose to do with this discovery could change planet Earth as they know it.

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The Ballad of Wallis Island: Interview with Tom Basden, Tim Key and James Griffiths.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:48:33 GMT

Director James Griffiths, along with Writers and Stars Tom Basden and Tim Key of The Ballad of Wallis Island, sat down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss their charming, earnest, and quintessentially British film. Synopsis: Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. The Ballad of Wallis Island is in cinemas on 30th May. #TheBalladofWallisIsland #TimKey #TomBasden #JamesGriffiths #careymulligan #FILMHOUNDS #UniversalPictures #FocusFeatures

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Dean Fleischer Camp & Jonathan Eirich On Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' (2025)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:48:08 GMT

Director Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes on) & producer Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin) sit down with Filmhounds to discuss remaking 'Lilo & Stitch', the film's cultural significance, and adapting future Disney projects. SYNOPSIS: A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers. "Lilo & Stitch” will open in UK cinemas 21st May 2025

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BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Winner's Conference Highlights

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:47:34 GMT

FILMHOUNDS attended the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Winner's Conference where we heard from the big winners of the night. Featuring highlights of questions posed by us and other journalists, you can hear from winners such as Shogun, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Marisa Abela and Jessica Gunning.

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Nadia Conners On Writing And Directing 'The Uninvited'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:47:09 GMT

Director and writer Nadia Conners chats with FILMHOUNDS about her new star-studded feature, 'The Uninvited', which releases in UK cinemas on May 9. SYNOPSIS: The Uninvited is a story about the passing of time, love, regret and aging. This comedic drama centers on Rose, a former actress now living as a stay-at-home mom, who faces a night of chaos when an elderly woman named Helen arrives at her home, claiming it as her own. This unexpected encounter, along with the presence of other complicated characters from her past and present, forces Rose to confront her insecurities and reflect on her journey as a woman. The film humorously critiques Hollywood's beauty standards while celebrating the complexities of womanhood and explores the themes of motherhood, and self-discovery in Los Angeles.

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Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe On 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:44:38 GMT

With the film now available on digital platforms, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy costume designer Molly Emma Rowe. SYNOPSIS: Two-time Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

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David F. Sandberg Discusses 'Until Dawn'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:41:37 GMT

Director and Producer David F. Sandberg chats with FILMHOUNDS about his adaptation of hit horror game 'Until Dawn' — which releases in cinemas on April 25. SYNOPSIS: One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the night again and again - only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.

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Patricia Riggen Talks 'G20'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:40:52 GMT

Before launching on 10 April, FILMHOUNDS sat down with G20 director Patricia Riggen to talk about the new action film starring Viola Davis. SYNOPSIS: When the G20 Summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.

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Neil Ely And Lloyd Eyre-Morgan On Directing 'Departures'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:40:17 GMT

Before their BFI Flare premiere, FILMHOUNDS sat down with directors Neil Ely and Lloyd Eyre-Morgan to talk about their debut feature 'Departures'. SYNOPSIS: Benji meets Jake at an airport check-out gate and is immediately intrigued. Jake is fit, elusive, dominant and, as Benji happily suspects, ‘a bit gay’. Cue monthly getaways to Amsterdam, a lot of sex and the creeping emergence of a doomed power dynamic. This Manchester-made feature was self-funded by a collective of working-class LGBT+ filmmakers, who have successfully created a funny, raw and empathetic cinematic experience for all.

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Rebecca Lenkiewicz On 'Hot Milk'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:39:34 GMT

Writer Rebecca Lenkiewicz chats with FILMHOUNDS on the BFI Flare red carpet about her directorial debut 'Hot Milk'. The film releases in UK ciemas on July 4. SYNOPSIS: Rose and her daughter Sofia journey to a Spanish seaside town to meet an enigmatic healer. As Sofia embraces an affair with an alluring stranger, tensions with her overbearing mother threaten their fragile bond.

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The Russo Brothers Discuss 'The Electric State'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:39:02 GMT

As Netflix's new sci-fi action adventure The Electric State hits the streaming platform, FILMHOUNDS spoke with directors Anthony and Joe Russo. SYNOPSIS: In the world of The Electric State, the ’90s look a little different. Sure, plaid flannel shirts and grunge black eyeliner are still in, but a catastrophic war between humans and robots has left the world scarred and divided. With robots banished to a remote wasteland, an uneasy peace has been reached — but it may not last for long. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man) from a script by Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely, The Electric State follows a young woman (played by Millie Bobby Brown) who embarks on a perilous journey across the American West, accompanied by a mysterious toy robot and a roguish smuggler (Chris Pratt). Together, they’ll unravel a mechanical conspiracy at the center of the American heartland.

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River Gallo Discusses Debut Feature Ponyboi (Extended Interview)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:38:17 GMT

Before UK audiences get to see queer crime thriller Ponyboi on the big screen, as part of the 2025 BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS caught up with writer, producer and star River Gallo to dive into intersex representation and crafting a feature film. SYNOPSIS: It’s a Valentine’s Day like any other for Ponyboi, until an encounter with a gangster goes horribly wrong and he finds himself on a desperate journey across a New Jersey populated by sadistic pimps, sympathetic cowboys and his own personal demons. Written by and starring River Gallo, Ponyboi is both a high-octane neo-noir and a reflective depiction of the intersex experience.

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Director J.C. Chandor On Kraven The Hunter

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:37:37 GMT

With Kraven the Hunter's home entertainment release on January 28, FILMHOUNDS sat down with director J.C. Chandor to dive into superhero filmmaking. SYNOPSIS: Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, standalone story of how one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

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Leigh Whannell Discusses 'Wolf Man'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:37:08 GMT

Co-writer and Director Leigh Whannell chats with FILMHOUNDS about his latest film 'Wolf Man' — which releases in cinemas on January 17. SYNOPSIS: What if someone you loved became something else? From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.

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Maisy Stella and Megan Park Discuss 'My Old Ass'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:36:34 GMT

Star Maisy Stella and director Megan Park talk about their new coming-of-age comedy-drama My Old Ass — streaming on Prime Video from 7th November 2024. SYNOPSIS: In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer.

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Ella Purnell Talks About Her New Show 'Sweetpea'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:36:01 GMT

Star and Executive Producer Ella Purnell chats about her new show, Sky Original's 'Sweetpea' — premiering on Sky Atlantic and NOW on 10th October 2024. SYNOPSIS: In this deviously twisted and darkly comic ‘coming-of-rage’ thriller, Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout) stars as Rhiannon: a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and liberating taste for murder… Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, her sister is off living her life abroad with her husband and her dad is really, really sick. So far, so s**t. But when everything in her life is turned upside down, Rhiannon is pushed over the edge. She snaps. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?

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Nicôle Lecky On New Series 'Sweetpea'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:35:27 GMT

Star Nicôle Lecky chats about her role in the new series 'Sweetpea' — premiering on Sky Atlantic and NOW on 10th October 2024. SYNOPSIS: In this deviously twisted and darkly comic ‘coming-of-rage’ thriller, Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets, Fallout) stars as Rhiannon: a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and liberating taste for murder… Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, her sister is off living her life abroad with her husband and her dad is really, really sick. So far, so s**t. But when everything in her life is turned upside down, Rhiannon is pushed over the edge. She snaps. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?

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Lee director Ellen Kuras on the boundary-defying Lee Miller

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:34:27 GMT

Lee director Ellen Kuras spoke to Filmhounds Magazine about the history of the war film's subject Lee Miller, and working with Kate Winslet

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Andrea Riseborough on creating one of the war movie's most heart-breaking scenes in Lee

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:33:29 GMT

Lee star Andrea Riseborough spoke to Filmhounds Magazine about working with Kate Winslet on the war movie's most emotional scenes.

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Strange Darling's Willa Fitzgerald on starring in the twisty thriller

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:32:25 GMT

Strange Darling star Willa Fitzgerald speaks to Filmhounds Magazine on the much-talked about horror thriller, starring alongside Kyle Gallner, and what fans can expect ahead of its FrightFest 2024 international premiere.

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BAFTA Television Awards 2024: Winner's Conference Highlights

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:29:13 GMT

FILMHOUNDS were at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards Winner's Conference where we heard from the big winners of the night. This video features highlights of answers to questions asked by ourselves and by other journalists. You can find the full list of winners here: https://filmhounds.co.uk/2024/05/bafta-tv-awards-2024-winners-in-full/

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Theo James Talks Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' Series

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:22:58 GMT

Theo James stars in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' - streaming on Netflix from March 8th, 2024. SYNOPSIS: The Gentlemen sees Eddie Horniman (Theo James) unexpectedly inherit his father’s sizeable country estate - only to discover it’s part of a cannabis empire. Moreover, a host of unsavoury characters from Britain’s criminal underworld want a piece of the operation. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game. However, as he gets sucked into the world of criminality, he begins to find a taste for it. The series is set in the world of The Gentlemen film, with a whole new cast, combining Hollywood talent and British film and TV legends. The series offers depth into this criminal world and a new story to get stuck into.

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Rebel Moon Red Carpet Interviews: Ray Fisher, Michiel Huisman and more

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:20:40 GMT

At the UK premiere of Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire', FILMHOUNDS chats with E Duffy, composer Tom Holkenborg, Michiel Huisman, Staz Nair, and Ray Fisher. 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire' is available to stream on Netflix from December 22.

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Ray Fisher, Michiel Huisman & E Duffy Talk 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:19:36 GMT

Ray Fisher, Michiel Huisman and E Duffy star in Zack Snyder's epic sci-fi 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' - streaming on Netflix from December 22nd, 2023. SYNOPSIS: After crash landing on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a stranger with a mysterious past, begins a new life among a peaceful settlement of farmers. But she soon becomes their only hope for survival when the tyrannical Regent Balisarius (Fra Fee) and his cruel emissary, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), discover the farmers have unwittingly sold their crops to the Bloodaxes (Cleopatra Coleman and Ray Fisher) - leaders of a fierce group of insurgents hunted by the Motherworld. Tasked with finding fighters who would risk their lives to defend the people of Veldt, Kora and Gunnar (Michiel Huisman), a tenderhearted farmer naive in the realities of war, journey to different worlds in search of the Bloodaxes, and assemble a small band of warriors who share a common need for redemption along the way: Kai (Charlie Hunnam), a pilot and gun for hire; General Titus (Djimon Hounsou), a legendary commander; Nemesis (Doona Bae), a master swordswoman; Tarak (Staz Nair), a captive with a regal past; and Milius (E. Duffy), a resistance fighter. Back on Veldt, Jimmy (voiced by Anthony Hopkins), an ancient mechanized protector hiding in the wings, awakens with a new purpose. But the newly formed revolutionaries must learn to trust each other and fight as one before the armies of the Motherworld come to destroy them all.

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Sofia Boutella Talks 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire'

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:18:06 GMT

Sofia Boutella stars as Kora in Zack Snyder's epic sci-fi 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' - streaming on Netflix from December 22nd, 2023. SYNOPSIS: After crash landing on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a stranger with a mysterious past, begins a new life among a peaceful settlement of farmers. But she soon becomes their only hope for survival when the tyrannical Regent Balisarius (Fra Fee) and his cruel emissary, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), discover the farmers have unwittingly sold their crops to the Bloodaxes (Cleopatra Coleman and Ray Fisher) - leaders of a fierce group of insurgents hunted by the Motherworld. Tasked with finding fighters who would risk their lives to defend the people of Veldt, Kora and Gunnar (Michiel Huisman), a tenderhearted farmer naive in the realities of war, journey to different worlds in search of the Bloodaxes, and assemble a small band of warriors who share a common need for redemption along the way: Kai (Charlie Hunnam), a pilot and gun for hire; General Titus (Djimon Hounsou), a legendary commander; Nemesis (Doona Bae), a master swordswoman; Tarak (Staz Nair), a captive with a regal past; and Milius (E. Duffy), a resistance fighter. Back on Veldt, Jimmy (voiced by Anthony Hopkins), an ancient mechanized protector hiding in the wings, awakens with a new purpose. But the newly formed revolutionaries must learn to trust each other and fight as one before the armies of the Motherworld come to destroy them all.

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'Loki' Director Dan DeLeeuw On Season 2

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:15:56 GMT

Marvel director Dan DeLeeuw talks about 'Loki' season 2 and the God of Mischief's return to Disney+ and what the future holds for He Who Remains and Tom Hiddleston.

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'Loki' Executive Producer Kevin Wright On Season 2

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:15:26 GMT

Marvel executive producer Kevin S. Wright talks about 'Loki' season 2 and the God of Mischief's return to Disney+ and what the future holds for He Who Remains and Tom Hiddleston.

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Neighbours Stars Tim Kano & Rebekah Elmaloglou discuss the shows return

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:14:11 GMT

Tim Kano and Rebekah Elmaloglou speak to FILMHOUNDS about the return of Neighbours in Neighbours: The New Chapter.

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Neighbours Stars Alan Fletcher and Georgie Stone

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:13:37 GMT

Neighbours Stars Alan Fletcher and Georgie Stone discuss the shows return.

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School Spirits Junket

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:12:03 GMT

School Spirits Junket

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Mirren Mack Interview

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:11:34 GMT

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Gina McKee discusses My Policeman

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:10:54 GMT

Gina McKee discusses My Policeman with FILMHOUNDS Magazine

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Charlie Cooper discusses SEE HOW THEY RUN

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:08:59 GMT

Charlie Cooper discusses SEE HOW THEY RUN with Filmhounds Magazine

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Director Tom George discusses SEE HOW THEY RUN

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:03:47 GMT

Director Tom George discusses SEE HOW THEY RUN with Filmhound Magazine's Deputy Editor, Jasmine Valentine.

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BEAST Director Baltasar Kormákur Talks New Film

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:44:14 GMT

Baltasar Kormákur discusses his new film BEAST. Starring Idris Elba.

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