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Sky orders Roman drama Domina
November 25, 2019 | David FarnorSky will be looking back at Ancient Rome in an epic new drama from a different perspective – that of the women.
Sky Original series Domina follows the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, who overcame adversity to … Read More
Walter Presents unwraps A Very Scandi Scandal this Christmas
November 24, 2019 | David FarnorWalter Presents is delivering a darkly funny new treat to viewers this Christmas, as it unwraps A Very Scandi Scandal.
The free streaming service dedicated to TV from around the world is heading to Sweden this December to follow Jenny … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in December 2019?
November 24, 2019 | David FarnorHot on the heels of The Irishman, Netflix continues to step up its feature film game this December, with a whole host of original big screen treats on the way, from The Two Popes to Michael Bay’s 6 Underground, as … Read More
Oni: Netflix unveils new animation inspired by Japanese folklore
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is joining forces with Academy Award-nominated animation studio Tonko House (The Dam Keeper, Moom, Pig: The Dam Keeper Poems) to bring an all-new original series, Oni, to life.
The series, inspired by Japanese folklore, will feature a hybrid … Read More
Spider-Man: Far From Home swings to Number 1 in UK Film Chart
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorSpider-Man: Far From Home finally swings its way to Number 1 in the UK’s Official Film Chart.
In his fourth week on chart, Spider-Man finally snares glory, snatching the Number 1 spot ahead of a big new entry from Disney. … Read More
Trailer: The Grand Tour returns this December with Seamen
November 23, 2019 | David Farnor“I hate boats!” That’s the sound of Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May returning to our screeners for a new The Grand Tour special – and, just for this once, they’re swapping cars for boats.
Amazon Studios announced last … Read More
NOW TV adds HD streaming with Boost add-on
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorNOW is now available in full HD for the first time, with a new Boost add-on feature launched this week.
NOW V is an over-the-top streaming service that offers the best of Sky TV to subscribers in the UK without … Read More
Trailer: Sugar Rush returns for Christmas special
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Sugar Rush: Christmas arrives on 27th November 2020
“I’m starting to panic…” That’s the sound of Netflix’s homegrown baking contest Sugar Rush returning for a Christmas special.
The series challenges brilliant bakers to create sweet treats that … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 23rd November 2019
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI serves up a week of auteurs to close out November, with offerings from Alain Resnais, Jean Renoir, Lars von Trier and Jim Jarmusch. That takes us on a journey from zombie stoner comedy to graphic, grief-stricken horror.
Want … Read More
Rick and Morty Season 4 marks best E4 launch in five years
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorRick and Morty finally arrived in the UK this week, and the result was a smash hit for E4.
The irreverent, dark, twisted, dark, hilarious, dark, disturbing, dark animated comedy, which was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, follows … Read More