Posts By David Farnor
Netflix adds character photos to profile icons
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is adding a bit of character to its user profiles by introducing pictures from Netflix originals.
In August 2013, the streaming service first launched profiles for its subscribers, allowing users to personalise their tastes and watchlists. Five years on, … Read More
Mama’s Angel: Walter Presents heads to Tel Aviv for new drama
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorWalter Presents is heading to Tel Aviv for its new summer drama, Mama’s Angel.
The dark psychological drama follows the brutal and shocking murder of a young boy in an affluent suburb of the city. The 10-part series confronts the … Read More
What’s leaving Amazon Prime Video UK in July / August 2018?
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorIt takes a lot to get someone to stick to their sofa in this summer heatwave, but Amazon Prime Video’s list of departing movies may well woo you to spend an extra couple of minutes in your living rom. The … Read More
Netflix options Nike memoir Shoe Dog
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has optioned the rights to The New York Times bestseller Shoe Dog, written by Phil Knight.
The book sees Nike co- founder and board chairman emeritus Phil Knight give us a window into the media-shy man behind the swoosh, … Read More
Netflix brings Mandarian series Meteor Garden to the world
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s new Mandarin series, Meteor Garden, is expanding its reach worldwide.
The 2018 series is a remake of the popular Taiwanese show if the same name from 2001. It tells the story of a girl from a poor family who … Read More
Watch: ITV releases trailer for A Confession
July 27, 2018 | David FarnorMartin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and Siobhan Finneran will star in ITV’s new drama, A Confession, and a new trailer gives us a look at the impressive cast in action.
Written by the award winning Jeff Pope, the series tells the … Read More
What’s leaving Sky and NOW TV in July / August 2018?
July 26, 2018 | David FarnorWith the World Cup and Wimbledon in the rear view mirror, the summer of sport may be over, but the arrival of August spells the start of another, equally important contest: the race to watching all the TV shows and … Read More
VOD film review: Mission: Impossible III
July 25, 2018 | David FarnorTom Cruise runs like hell in this fun but uneven third outing for Ethan Hunt and team.Read More
Netflix’s Roma and Amazon’s Suspiria join Venice Film Festival line-up
July 25, 2018 | David FarnorIf you thought from afar that Cannes’ line-up this year was a little lacking in star power, or that the French festival’s attitude towards streaming services was outdated, the Venice Film Festival is here to suggest that the two might … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Cable Girls Season 3
July 25, 2018 | David FarnorCable Girls will return for a fiery third season this autumn, as Netflix’s Spanish drama delivers dark twists, steamy affairs and a whole heap of period style.
The show, which first premiered in 2017, took us back to Madrid, 1928, … Read More