Seb Jenkins

FREELANCE WRITER, EDITOR AND JOURNALIST

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Review: The Exorcist in Egypt, Wrapped in a F**ked Up Bandage Bow - Film Focus Online

For those who were worried that Lee Cronin would get lost in the sauce of The Mummy franchise, worry not. What he serves up is shocking, bloody, and downright putrid.Did you know there are now 16 films in The Mummy franchise, with a 17th on the way in 2028? No? Me neither! From Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy to the Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, generations of archaeologists have been tormented by our pesky bandaged antagonist. But trust me, Lee Cronin does not pander to anything that comes bef...

'Scream 7' Review: Seventh Serving Hits the Spot as Sidney Prescott Returns - Film Focus Online

Halloween. Friday the 13th. A Nightmare on Elm Street. Chucky. Slasher films have a unique ability to slice, stab, and cut themselves into the zeitgeist of a generation. But if any horror fan was tasked with carving their own grotesque slasher Mount Rushmore, few would dare leave out the iconic Ghostface. Fortunately, everyone’s favourite clumsy, dressing-gown-wearing psycho with a jaw-line to kill for is back on our screens again this year in Scream 7. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott,...

'The Rip' Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Do it Again in Miami Action Thriller - Film Focus Online

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back in cahoots once again this January, swapping the silver screen for the living room tele in a Netflix exclusive ripper. The Rip features a stacked cast alongside the dynamic duo, including Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another), and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights). Anyone who thinks the action genre has sedimented a series of tired cash grabs, clichéd storylines, and lazy remakes in recent years is in for a right treat as J...

Who’s Leading R&D Investment in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Amid the global energy transition and increasing demand from both the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage sectors, the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry has entered an era of fierce technology-driven competition. Success hinges on breakthroughs in battery materials, innovations in core technologies, and advancements in production processes. To secure market leadership, enterprises must continuously invest in research and development (R&D).
We have tracked the R&D investments of dozens o...

Forklift Forecast Sharply Revised: What Is Driving Growth?

The forklift market is entering a structural growth cycle and both the short-term and long-term outlook have been significantly upgraded. In our latest report (Forklifts – 2025) , we forecast annual forklift shipments will exceed 3.6 million units in 2034. This marks an increase of approximately 400,000 units compared with our previous forecasts. The positive outlook for the industry is driven by three main factors – automation, electrification, and emerging markets.

Logistics and retail are th...

Why Another Supply-Chain Crunch Could Hit Automation OEMs in 2026

2025 has been a year ripe with uncertainty for both industrial automation OEMs and their customers. A cataclysmic shift in US trade policy led to a market wide mentality of ‘wait and see’. For automation OEMs, this has manifested broadly as delayed orders from customers rather than outright cancellations. As we approach 2026, these delays could coalesce as a ‘pop’ in orders. This, coupled with the reduction of interest rates expected through the rest of the year, has created conditions for a pot...

Mobile robots market outpaces fixed automation with 19% annual growth to 2030 - Interact Analysis

London, 9th January 2026 – Mobile robots remains a high-growth industry in 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 19% forecast from 2024 to 2030, according to Interact Analysis. The market intelligence specialist predicts mobile robot revenue will climb from just under $5 billion in 2024 to $14 billion in 2030. This follows a downward revision of 12% from its May forecast, as tariff uncertainty disrupted investment. However, the market is still an attractive one, significantly outpacing a p...

Rollator Buyer's Guide

Rollator functionality and design have advanced massively in recent years. Gone are the days of heavy, clunky devices that were hard to push and even more difficult to lift and transport. Over the past decade, the rollator has come on leaps and bounds, now offering specialised care for specific lifestyles. We understand that life is not ‘one-size-fits-all’ and neither is your rollator. Whether you’re looking for a day-to-day walker to help you get to the shops, an all-terrain guardian angel to h...

Growth for global manufacturing output in 2025, despite challenges

London, 4th December 2025 – Global manufacturing production output is currently relatively stable and growing in multiple regions, according to the latest data from market intelligence specialist Interact Analysis. Manufacturing output growth of 1.9% to $46.7 trillion is forecast for 2025. However, underlying pessimism caused by global economic uncertainty and fears surrounding trade tariffs continue and are particularly affecting the machinery market. With access to 7-8 months of production ind...

Li-ion battery shipments hit record high power value

London, 3rd December 2025  – Global Li-ion battery shipments are expected to continue growing strongly over the long term. The increase in use will be driven by global efforts to decarbonize electricity grids and transportation (via widespread adoption of electric vehicles), as well as declining battery costs, according to market intelligence specialist Interact Analysis.
The company’s Li-Ion Battery & Manufacturing Equipment – 2025 report forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% in...

'The Running Man' (2025) Review: Edgar Wright Revamps a Stephen King Classic - Film Focus Online

If I had a nickel for every time we got a 2025 film adaptation of a Stephen King novel written between 1979 and 1982 based around the speed at which the main character moves… I would only have two nickels, but it’s weird that it happened twice. After the immense success of The Long Walk, we pick up the pace a little in November with Edgar Wright’s take on The Running Man. Far from a bar-for-bar remake of the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 2025 iteration is designed to be a more fa...

'Roofman' Review: Tatum and Dunst Take the Roof Off in a Crazy True Story - Film Focus Online

Channing Tatum has enjoyed some iconic on-screen comedy moments over the last two decades, many of which have seeped their way into mainstream culture. From proudly declaring his name as Jeff to enduring a wild scene as Danny McBride’s gimp, Channing is bouttamakeanameforhimselfere once again alongside the talented Kirsten Dunst in Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman. Honestly, the tag line alone tells you everything you need to know: "He robbed 45 McDonald’s, escaped from Prison, lived in Toys “R” Us fo...

'Good Boy' Review: Haunted House Horror Through the Eyes of a Dog - Film Focus Online

Ben Leonberg uses his own pet dog, Indy, to serve up one of the most unique horror flicks of the year as The Blair Witch Project meets Marley and Me.2025 has been a booming year for horror. 28 Years Later threw us back into one of the most iconic British horror franchises of all time. Sinners is seeking to bite and claw its way into the 2026 Oscars argument. Zach Cregger’s Weapons topped the box office for three consecutive weeks. Even The Conjuring: Last Rites earned the biggest-ever global ope...

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Review: A Worthy Send-Off For Ed and Lorraine - Film Focus Online

The Conjuring is one of the most successful, celebrated, and downright scary horror franchises of the 21st century. Billed as the ninth and final instalment in The Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites was always going to conjure a unique buzz of its own. Remember, this is a franchise that has grossed a combined $2.2 billion from a budget of just $208 million! It may be nightmarish for audiences, but Warner Bros have regular sweet dreams about The Conjuring. The big question was: would i...

I faced Britain's best hope for Grand Slam glory ahead of 34th major at US Open

Alfie Hewett could be forgiven for taking his foot off the gas after 33 Grand Slam titles, a gold medal, and a career Grand Slam.However, not just content with winning on court, Britain’s number one men’s wheelchair tennis star is also leading innovations off it.At 27, Hewett already has more Grand Slams than Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray combined, such is his dominance in the sport.Jack Draper's withdrawal and Emma Raducanu's early exit have only increased the pre-tournament feeling that he re...

I faced Britain's best hope for Grand Slam glory ahead of 34th major at US Open

Alfie Hewett could be forgiven for taking his foot off the gas after 33 Grand Slam titles, a gold medal, and a career Grand Slam.However, not just content with winning on court, Britain’s number one men’s wheelchair tennis star is also leading innovations off it.At 27, Hewett already has more Grand Slams than Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray combined, such is his dominance in the sport.Jack Draper's withdrawal and Emma Raducanu's early exit have only increased the pre-tournament feeling that he re...

'The Roses' Review: Colman and Cumberbatch Are a Toxic Match Made in Heaven - Film Focus Online

Tony McNamara may have dropped ‘War’ from the title, but it certainly wasn’t dropped from the script. In a cinematic era of remakes and sequels, it would be easy to dismiss The Roses as yet another Hollywood cash grab, but Jay Roach injects enough charm, quintessential British repression, and downright insanity to fill a London bus. In the 2025 remake, based originally on the 1981 novel by Warren Adler, Michael Douglas is replaced by Cumberbatch, and Kathleen Turner passes the torch to Colman. H...

'Weapons' Review: Gut-wrenching and Side-Splitting in Equal Glorious Measure - Film Focus Online

Zach Cregger is fast becoming one of the most exciting horror writer-directors in Hollywood, as Weapons feasts on the credibility earned from Barbarian and rolls it in layers of mystery, witchcraft, and downright comedy. A star-studded cast of Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, and Alden Ehrenreich proves that horror is well and truly back, and combined with an electric Cregger script, Weapons is set to fast become a genre classic – with a twist.When Justine Gandy (Garner) arrives to teac...

'F1: The Movie' Review: Top Gun Meets Top Gear in Wonderfully Ludicrous Racing Drama - Film Focus Online

Formula One is loud and messy and dangerous. It is full-throttle, life-on-the-line, G-force-defying adrenaline at its purest. It is a circus parade that rolls into town 24 times a year, drawing fanatics, celebrities, and casuals like moths to a flaming exhaust. But the one thing that elevates F1 above every other sport in the world is its sheer exclusivity. Only the best 20 drivers on the planet can climb behind the wheels of the beast and compete for the ultimate glory. Being the 21st best foot...

Heung-min Son and Thomas Frank meeting could lead to huge £34m Tottenham decision

After a milestone moment with Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, Heung-min Son is faced with one of the biggest decisions of his footballing career this summer – and it could involve huge sums of money for all involved.

The reports have been coming thick and fast on Heung-min Son’s Tottenham future so far this summer, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Despite lifting the Europa League trophy with Spurs just one month ago, ending a 17-year trophy drought, the South...

Tottenham have £25m defender, Ajax teenager, and £70m Everton star on summer shopping list

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new centre-back this summer, although the level of signing may depend on Cristian Romero’s future. Ben Jacobs has exclusively told Spurs Web three names to keep an eye on this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have already made their most significant change of the summer transfer window by swapping Europa League hero, Ange Postecoglou, for Brentford boss, Thomas Frank.

However, Spurs fans will be expecting plenty of transfer activity over the coming weeks as t...

Tottenham must break Dominic Solanke transfer record to land Bryan Mbeumo alternative

After news broke that Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to walk away from a summer target, Ben Jacobs exclusively told Spurs Web what it would take for a record-breaking deal to happen.

Tottenham are on the lookout for attacking reinforcements this summer; that much is clear. Ironically, Spurs were not short of goals last season, despite finishing all the way down in 17th. In fact, Thomas Frank’s Brentford were one of the few Premier League sides to outgun the Lilywhites.

Spurs have already secur...

Tottenham must break Dominic Solanke transfer record to land Bryan Mbeumo alternative

After news broke that Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to walk away from a summer target, Ben Jacobs exclusively told Spurs Web what it would take for a record-breaking deal to happen.

Tottenham are on the lookout for attacking reinforcements this summer; that much is clear. Ironically, Spurs were not short of goals last season, despite finishing all the way down in 17th. In fact, Thomas Frank’s Brentford were one of the few Premier League sides to outgun the Lilywhites.

Spurs have already secur...

Tottenham could move for five-goal winger after Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho update

Tottenham Hotspur still want to bring in a left-sided attacker despite signing Mathys Tel this week, and Ben Jacobs has provided an exclusive update to Spurs Web on Eberechi Eze, Alejandro Garnacho, and one more.

Tottenham Hotspur made Mathys Tel their first signing of the summer last week, agreeing on a £29.6m fee with Bayern Munich for the France U21 star.

Tel celebrated in style by scoring at the U21 European Championships on the very same day. Spurs may feel that they have a bargain on the...
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