The late, great Val Kilmer had an eclectic career full of memorable roles and films. Here are ten of his standout performances… Val Kilmer’s time as a Hollywood icon was never less than interesting. Depending on the film set, he was either an enigmatic genius, a fun presence, or a director’s nightmare. What can’t be […]
Willow sets 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release for December
Lucasfilm’s 80s fantasy classic Willow is set for a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release in the UK this December, and you can check out the cover artwork and details here… From Legendary filmakers George Lucas and Ron Howard comes Willow, a timeless fantasy tale where heroes come in all sizez. When Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) […]
Warwick Davis calls out Disney for removing Willow from streaming
It has been quite an unpredictable year for streaming as the studios with streaming services have gone through massive shifts in the industry, namely the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes which have impacted so much of the film and TV industry for nearly half of 2023. One aspect to the unpredictable nature of streaming are decisions […]
Willow showrunner reacts to the series being removed from Disney+
2023 has been a tough year for the magical world of Willow Ufgood, because following the news that the Disney+ series was being cancelled after a single season, now comes the hammer blow that the follow-up to 1988’s cult classic is being removed from the streaming service altogether as part of the studio’s cost-saving streamlining. […]
Disney+ cancels Willow series after a single season
Variety is reporting that Disney+ has swung the axe on Lucasfilm’s fantasy series Willow, cancelling the follow-up to the cult classic 80s film after a single season. Following on from the original 1988 high fantasy movie, Willow saw Warwick Davis reprising his role as Willow Ufgood, a sorcerer who sets off on another adventure with […]
Willow’s Warwick Davis says he was inspired by Mark Hamill’s Last Jedi performance for Disney+ series
No matter what you feel about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill performed one of his best roles to date. The newer approach to Luke was controversial, but we saw the actor hit new heights. His performance actually inspired another actor for his latest project. Warwick Davis recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter […]
Willow writer explains Val Kilmer’s Madmartigan absence in Disney+ sequel series
For Willow fans, the appearance of Val Kilmer was anticipated, yet many knew it would be hard to do work. It wasn’t for lack of trying, as writer Jonathan Kasdan says there were always plans to feature the actor. In an EW interview, Kasdan discussed the plans were to include Kilmer’s Madmartigan, but things didn’t […]
First clip from Willow teases a new adventure
Lucasfilm has released the first clip from the hotly-anticipated Disney+ series Willow which sees Sorsha’s daughter Kit seeking the help of her mother’s old friend Willow to save her brother who was taken by The Gales. Along with the clip, a new featurette has also arrived online for the fantasy adventure sequel, which sees executive […]
The Greatest 80s Fantasy Film Scores
Tom Jolliffe looks at back a great selection of 80’s fantasy film scores… The 80’s was a grand age for fantasy films. Swords, sorcery, wizards, witches, warriors and battles of good versus evil. Some films were great. Others in the well fed genre were not so great, but back then, many still went all out […]
I’m Too Old For This Sh*t!
Tom Jolliffe on that fateful day when you start to outgrow things… Getting older is inevitable. It’s a sad fact of life. Petrol prices are going through the roof, along with everything else. I’m paying a mortgage and all the unexpected joys (read costs) that come with having a home (always resting on that knowledge […]
