Posts By David Farnor
Netflix cancels Turn Up Charlie
May 2, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has cancelled Idris Elba’s comedy Turn Up Charlie after one season.
The series follows the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ … Read More
Curzon acquires Only the Animals, Guest of Honour, Citizens of the World
May 1, 2020 | David FarnorCurzon has acquired three films to stream in the coming weeks, including new titles from Atom Egoyan and Dominik Moll.
All three films will be released in coming weeks exclusively on Curzon Home Cinema initially, with theatrical screenings planned for … Read More
BBC unveils plans for Eurovision 2020 celebration
May 1, 2020 | David FarnorThe Beeb has unveiled its plans for Eurovision 2020, even though the song contest itself isn’t taking place.
With no competition this year, fans have been taking to the web to relive past editions every Saturday night under the hashtag … Read More
Netflix nabs faith-based musical A Week Away
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the rights to faith-based musical film A Week Away.
The film was born out of an original idea by actor/musician/writer Alan Powell and is directed by Roman White, the Emmy winning filmmaker who has worked on music … Read More
Trailer: Mark Ruffalo stars in I Know This Much Is True
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorMark Ruffalo is heading back to the small screen this May in new miniseries I Know This Much Is True.
Based on the bestselling novel by Wally Lamb and written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, A Place Beyond … Read More
Steven Yeun inks first-look deal with Amazon Studios
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorSteven Yeun has inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
The actor, who is best known for his role as Glenn in The Walking Dead, swiftly became a fan favourite among viewers of the hit AMC horror show. He’s since … Read More
Acorn TV launches in UK
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorStreaming service Acorn TV has launched in the UK.
The AMC Network platform, which specialises in British and international TV, arrives at a time when the UK streaming market is more competitive than ever, with BritBox and Disney+ taking … Read More
Stream #WithMe: YouTube creators join together for live-stream special
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorSome of the UK’s most popular YouTube creators and celebrities will come together today in a special four-hour live-stream event.
Stream #WithMe is designed to support, entertain and educate viewers in lockdown. The all-star group of creators and celebrities will … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in May 2020?
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorSeason 3 of Westworld comes to its conclusion this month, but with the arrival of Run, Gangs of London and Code 404 still ringing in Sky’s ears, there’s more than enough to fill the void – not least of which … Read More
Trailer: Netflix releases The Lovebirds this May
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorIssa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are heading to Netflix this May, after the streaming giant snapped up the rights to their new film, The Lovebirds.
Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Aaron Adams and Brendan Gall, the comedy was … Read More