Jan 31, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films up against immovable release dates. Suicide Squad was part of Warner Bros's attempts to establish a universe of comic book movies - but struggles with a different movie led to late changes.
Leap Of Faith was rushed forward when Paramount found itself without...
Jan 24, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of films that wanted to do things for real.
The plan with Ronin was to not use CG unless as a last resort, and to do as much as possible for real. All with the help and support of French authorities.
Knocked Up was a comedy that turned Seth Rogen into a movie...
Jan 17, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hit movies that overcome notable obstacles.
Wayne's World was filmed on a tight schedule, against a backdrop of sadness for Mike Myers. He'd threaten to leave the project at one point too, and the production was not a happy one.
Moneyball meanwhile was all set to...
Jan 10, 2022
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two glossy Hollywood movies, both boasting impressive casts.
Remaking Ocean's Eleven had been in producer Jerry Weintraub's head for many years, but it was sending the script to director Steven Soderbergh and star George Clooney that started things in earnest.
At the...