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How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World swoops back to Number 1 in UK Film Chart
June 20, 2019 | David FarnorSwooping in to claim Number 1 from its competitors, How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World returns to the top of the Official Film Chart following its release on disc. The final instalment of the series has outsold its … Read More
Murder Mystery and Black Mirror lead June Netflix streaming
June 20, 2019 | David FarnorMurder Mystery and Black Mirror are leading the way on Netflix UK this June, with both topping the streaming giant’s weekly most popular chart.
Netflix’s data is being released as a new experiment to see if users find the regular … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in July 2019?
June 19, 2019 | David FarnorSchool’s out (almost) and that means it’s time to head Hawkins, Indian for the summer holidays, becaues yes, Stranger Things is finally back for Season 3. That’s not the only thing in store for July, though, with Netflix’s other flagship … Read More
Netflix’s Murder Mystery enjoys record-breaking opening weekend
June 19, 2019 | David FarnorMurder Mystery had a record-breaking opening weekend on Netflix, with more than 30 million accounts watching the movie, the streaming giant has announced.
Netflix has increasing begun releasing viewing statistics for its original movies in recent months, as it looks … Read More
Katherine Ryan returns to Netflix with Glitter Room special
June 19, 2019 | David FarnorKatherine Ryan is returning to Netflix this summer with the release of her new stand-up special, Glitter Room.
Ryan‘s 2018 UK tour show comes to Netflix for an hour-long special after an unprecedented four-week run at London’s Garrick Theatre in the West … Read More
Border, Suspiria and Under the Silver Lake lead MUBI’s move into discs
June 18, 2019 | David FarnorBorder, Suspiria and Under the Silver Lake will all be released on DVD and Blu-ray this year, as part of MUBI’s latest move into discs.
Then curated streaming service has been expanding its horizons in recent years, acquiring a growing … Read More
Lili Reinhart to star and exec-produce Amazon’s Chemical Hearts
June 18, 2019 | David FarnorRiverdale‘s Lili Reinhart will star in and executive produce Chemical Hearts for Amazon Studios.
Based on the novel Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland the coming-of-age and romance drama will be released as an Amazon Original film on Amazon … Read More
Glenda Jackson to star in BBC One’s Elizabeth Is Missing
June 18, 2019 | David FarnorGlenda Jackson (Women In Love, Elizabeth R) is returning to our screens for BBC One drama Elizabeth Is Missing.
The two-time Academy Award winner will play the lead role of Maud in the one-off feature-length drama, marking her return to … Read More
The Tick fails to find new TV home
June 18, 2019 | David FarnorThe Tick has failed to find a new TV home, following its cancellation by Amazon.
The show followed Arthur (Griffin Newman), an unassuming accountant with no superpowers, who became embroiled in the middle of the battle between good and evil. … Read More
Netflix drops first trailer for GLOW Season 3
June 18, 2019 | David Farnor“So, how’s Vegas?” The first trailer for GLOW Season 3 has dropped, and the show is looking more glamorous than ever.
Netflix’s wrestling comedy, inspired by the the short-lived but beloved titular series from the 80s, follows Ruth Wilder (Alison … Read More