Screen and Beyond

24/08/2026

Bluey fans are NOT happy about the new movie switching from the familiar 2D animation to 3D, and some are already demanding that it gets changed.

We can't wait as a family for it!!!

Can fan backlash actually change a movie? Sonic the Hedgehog proved it can, after fans forced Paramount to completely redesign Sonic, but other campaigns, like the backlash against Game of Thrones' final season, achieved nothing.

Could Bluey become the next Sonic?

23/08/2026

Will you be watching Harry Potter on the big screen?

Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first hit?

To celebrate the 25th anniversary, are releasing three magical collectible cups featuring Hedwig, the Golden Snitch and the Whomping Willow.

I’ve got access to look at all three, but which one would you choose?

Harry Potter fans, this one’s for you.

Book your tickets here:
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/boldon-tyne-and-wear/024 #/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=024&at=2026-08-28&view-mode=list

For me personally, enjoying Harry Potter as a family doesn’t mean I have to agree with everything one person says or does, I can celebrate the world and the people who brought it to life, while still believing that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness.

22/08/2026

I need some new documentaries to watch!

I’ve recently watched Trust Me: The False Prophet, Tell Me Who I Am and The Girl in the Picture and all three had me thinking, “There is absolutely no way this is real.”

I love documentaries that start as one story and then completely unravel into something you never expected, basically the Tiger King effect!

So I need your recommendations. What’s the most insane, shocking or mind-blowing documentary you’ve ever watched?

20/08/2026

Is Rick and Morty still as good as it used to be?

The show has definitely changed, especially since Justin Roiland left and Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden took over as the voices of Rick and Morty from Season 7.

I’m currently watching Season 8 and I’m still really enjoying it. We still have the crazy mini-stories, bigger story arcs, character growth and genuinely emotional moments.

The one thing I do miss? Those instantly iconic moments like Pickle Rick and Mr. Meeseeks.

Have we had anything quite that memorable lately?

Has Rick and Morty changed for the worse, or are you still loving the newer seasons?

19/08/2026

What movie do YOU think started the superhero movie craze?

From Superman (1978) and Batman (1989), to Blade (1998), X-Men, Spider-Man and eventually Iron Man launching the MCU, there are plenty of contenders.

Which movie truly changed superhero cinema forever?

Let me know your pick in the comments!

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

Captain Jack Sparrow could be back! Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirming that discussions are happening and a screenplay is being developed.

The first two Pirates of the Caribbean movies are absolute classics for me, but I think the franchise started to fizzle a little after that. Could Johnny Depp’s return bring the magic back?

Would you want to see Jack Sparrow return for Pirates 6, where do you rank the original movies?

18/08/2026

D23 just gave Disney fans SO much to be excited about!

From the Bluey movie, Lilo & Stitch 2, Frozen 3 and Incredibles 3 to Avengers: Doomsday, Star Wars: Starfighter, Ahsoka Season 2 and the live-action Tangled, there really is something for everyone.

I've just watched the D23 highlights with the kids and honestly, Disney has an incredible lineup ahead. Now the big question, which announcement are you most excited for?

14/08/2026

If you could take ONE movie prop from any film, what would it be?

There are so many iconic movie props I genuinely couldn’t choose, from Captain America’s shield and the One Ring to the Ghostbusters proton pack and the T-800 endoskeleton from Terminator 2.

What would you choose, and why?

I want to see some of the more obscure movie props in the comments!

13/08/2026

What movie crossover would you actually want to see?

The new Star Wars and Marvel crossover got me thinking about some of the wildest comic crossovers we’ve already had, from Batman vs Predator and Batman vs Aliens to RoboCop vs The Terminator, but could these actually work as live action movies, or would animation be the better way to bring these universes together?

I would love to see some of them happen, but which crossover would you choose?