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Sakho and Mangane: Walter Presents acquires first African drama for UK
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorWalter Presents has acquired the rights to Sakho and Mangane.
The global TV drama service, which is available for free on All 4, has made its name by offering a wide range of TV series from around the world, from … Read More
The Troubles At 50: BBC iPlayer launches documentary collection
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is marking 50 years since the arrival of troops in Northern Ireland with a new collection of documentaries, The Troubles At 50.
Included in the collection of programmes commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland are three new documentaries released … Read More
Netflix nabs 5 BIFA nods as David Copperfield and Wild Rose lead pack
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed five nominations for the 2019 British Independent Film Awards, with The Personal History of David Copperfield and Wild Rose leading the pack.
Armando Iannucci’s fresh take on Dickens’ novel about the ups and downs in the life … Read More
Amazon releases Jack Ryan Season 2 early
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video surprised fans by releasing the second season of Jack Ryan one day early.
In the second season of the modern update of Tom Clancy’s hero – played by John Krasinski – we catch up with CIA officer … Read More
Four Weddings and a Funeral set for UK TV release on STARZPLAY
October 30, 2019 | David FarnorThe Four Weddings and a Funeral TV series finally has a UK TV home – and a UK release date to boot.
STARZPLAY, the premium streaming service from Starz, has acquired the rights to Mindy Kaling’s adaptation of Richard Curtis’ … Read More
Watch: New trailer for Disney+ series The Mandalorian
October 30, 2019 | David Farnor“Look outside. They’re waiting for you.” That’s the sound of the new trailer for The Mandalorian landing online, but it could just as easily be Disney talking about UK Star Wars fans who will not be able to watch the … Read More
Netflix responds to backlash over variable playback speed test
October 29, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has responded to the backlash over its testing of a new variable playback speed option.
The streaming giant regularly tests features among small subsets of users, from lists of most popular titles that week to the ordering of episodes … Read More
Amazon orders Fernando Torres docuseries
October 29, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon has scored another addition to its footballing line-up with a new documentary series about Fernando Torres.
Fernando Torres: El Último Símbolo (The Last Sign) will honour the player’s unique career, beginning with his debut with Atlético Madrid through to his … Read More
What’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in November 2019?
October 29, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is stepping up its scale this year November with two of its big action titles weighing in for new seasons: Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski, making its sophomore run, and The Man in the High Castle, starring … Read More
Oggy Oggy: Netflix orders first French animated series
October 28, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has given the green light to Oggy Oggy, its first French animated original series.
Netflix and French production company Xilam Animation have announced that Xilam will produce the CGI preschool series. It is based on the global hit franchise … Read More