Posts By David Farnor
Sister, Sister stars reunite for Netflix Christmas special
November 15, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s A Family Reunion in more ways than one this Christmas, as Netflix unwraps a special for its sitcom.
The show follows the McKellan family, who move from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family – a transition … Read More
Which UK cinemas are showing Marriage Story?
November 15, 2019 | David FarnorThis weekend sees the release of one of the best films of the year: Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story.
Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver star in the movie, which chronicles the breakdown of a relationship in raw, hilarious, heartfelt detail. Written … Read More
Amazon Prime Video nabs Lionsgate rights
November 14, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video has acquired the first streaming rights to Lionsgate films in the UK.
The multi-year deal, which begins on 1st January 2020, will enable Prime members in the UK, or those subscribing to the monthly standalone Prime Video … Read More
Apollo 11 lands highest new entry in UK Film Chart
November 14, 2019 | David FarnorApollo 11 comes in to land as the highest new entry on this week’s Official Film Chart, the only weekly chart to take into account digital as well as physical sales.
Toy Story 4, though, refuses to be ejected from … Read More
Trailer: Hala arrives on Apple TV+ this December
November 14, 2019 | David FarnorGrowing up is harder when you’re doing it in two different worlds. That’s the painful truth at the heart of Hala, Apple TV+’s new film.
17-year-old Pakistani American teenager Hala struggles to balance desire with her familial, cultural and religious … Read More
ITV cancels Wild Bill
November 14, 2019 | David FarnorITV has cancelled Wild Bill after one season.
Rob Lowe executive produced as well as starred in the series, which followed Bill Hixon, newly appointed Chief Constable of the East Lincolnshire Police Force. Landing in Boston, Lincolnshire with teenage daughter … Read More
Netflix and Nickelodeon ink multi-year deal
November 13, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix and Nickelodeon have formed a new, multi-year output deal to produce original animated feature films and television series – based both on the Nickelodeon library of characters as well as all-new IP.
The deals marks an expansion of … Read More
Amazon and Woody Allen reach settlement
November 13, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon and Woody Allen have reached a settlement, after the director filed a lawsuit against the streamer for breach of contract.
Amazon and Allen entered into a production and distribution agreement in 2017 that covered four films, following Amazon Studios’ … Read More
Netflix releases The Crown Season 3 opener for free
November 13, 2019 | David FarnorThe Crown returns to Netflix for a third season this weekend, and when it does, people will be able to start watching it for free, even without a subscription.
Season 3 of the hit Netflix show sees a new guard … Read More
BBC orders more from The Mallorca Files
November 12, 2019 | David FarnorA second season of Balearic cop drama The Mallorca Files has been commissioned for BBC One Daytime and BBC iPlayer.
Set amongst the vibrant international community of the eponymous Spanish island, The Mallorca Files centres around Detective Miranda Blake (Elen … Read More