Posts By David Farnor
Because She Watched: Netflix and UN Women launch collection for International Women’s Day
March 5, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix and UN Women are teaming up to celebrate International Women’s Day with a new collection titled Because She Wanted.
The collection of series, documentaries, and films is curated by female creators from behind and in front of the camera … Read More
Taika Waititi to direct Netflix’s first two Roald Dahl series
March 5, 2020 | David FarnorTaika Waititi will direct the first two Roald Dahl series in the works at Netflix.
The streaming giant announced its landmark deal with The Roald Dahl Story Company in 2018, acquiring the rights to Dahl’s bestselling catalogue to create new … Read More
Netflix brings together Love Is Blind cast for reunion
March 5, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has gathered together the cast from its reality TV series Love Is Blind for a reunion special.
The three-week event followed the journey of singles who want to be loved for who they are, rather than what they look … Read More
The Simpsons will be available on Disney+ UK
March 4, 2020 | David FarnorThe Simpsons will officially be available on Disney+ in the UK.
Disney’s new subscription streaming service has been in the works for some time, as the company looks to take on Netflix with its own family-targeted service. The platform launched … Read More
Disney+ UK heads to Sky Q and NOW TV
March 4, 2020 | David FarnorDisney+ will be available on Sky and NOW, as part of a new deal between the two media giants.
Disney has long had its content available exclusively on Sky, with Sky Cinema’s rights to the House of Mouse’s film catalogue … Read More
What’s coming soon to Shudder UK in March 2020?
March 3, 2020 | David FarnorThe Dead Lands may be reaching its finale this month, but Shudder is far from short of horror delights, with everything from V/H/S to The Furies available to stream, as well as Shudder Original The Room. And, if you need … Read More
Netflix signs overall deal with Umbrella Academy’s Steve Blackman
March 3, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has signed an overall deal with Steve Blackman, the showrunner of The Umbrella Academy.
Netflix’s series, based on the Dark Horse Comics run from writer Gerard Way and illustrator Gabriel Bá, brings a dark twist to the superhero … Read More
FA Cup Channel returns to BBC iPlayer for fifth round
March 2, 2020 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is bringing back its FA Cup Channel for the fifth round of the football tournament.
Fans can watch two additional live matches on BBC iPlayer for the FA Cup’s fifth round, as well as the games that will … Read More
Amazon acquires Sundance documentary Time
March 1, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon has acquired new documentary Time following its Sundance debut.
The film, which premiered at the Utah festival in January, is directed by Garrett Bradley, who served as second unit director on Netflix’s When They See Us and had her … Read More
What’s coming soon to STARZPLAY UK in March 2020?
March 1, 2020 | David FarnorAs one of the smaller streaming platforms in the UK, STARZPLAY struggles when it comes to having a large enough library to compete with Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. It has to therefore focus on quality over quantity, and 2020 … Read More