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Netflix unveils full trailer for Jinn
May 25, 2019 | David Farnor“I promise it’ll be fun,” a high schooler promises her friend in new Netflix seres Jinn – and those famous last words spell the start of something supernatural in the ancient Middle East city of Petra.
The series follows a … Read More
Shudder renews The Last Drive-In for Season 2
May 24, 2019 | David FarnorShudder has renewed its hit original series The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs for a second season.
AMC Networks’ subscription service for horrors, thrillers and everything in between has been increasingly investing in its own original films and series. … Read More
Dino Girl Gauko: Netflix orders new animated kids series
May 24, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has greenlit a new kids animated series, Dino Girl Gauko.
The show hails from creator and showrunner Akira Shigino, who has served as a director on a number of popular Japanese animated TV shows, including Crayon Shin-chan, Line Town, … Read More
Netflix and Taika Waititi pull out of animated film Bubbles
May 24, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix and Taika Waititi have reportedly pulled out of animated film Bubbles.
The stop-motion film about Michael Jackson’s pet chimp was one of the buzziest titles snapped up at Cannes in 2017, with Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi and Fantastic … Read More
Trailer: Killing Eve Season 2 to premiere 8th June
May 24, 2019 | David FarnorKilling Eve Season 2 will officially premiere on Saturday 8th June, and a new trailer gives us a new look at the show’s return.
The award-winning series that stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer topples the typical spy-action thriller as … Read More
Bumblebee flies to Number 1 in UK Official Film Chart
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorBumblebee has flown back to Number 1 on the UK’s Official Film Chart this week, following its release on disc, outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined.
The Transformers prequel bests The Favourite, which also enjoyed a surge up … Read More
Riverdale remains most-watched series on Netflix UK
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorRiverdale remains the most-watched TV series and title overall on Netflix UK.
The CW’s teen drama recently released its third season finale, which we praised for taking the show into ever crazier territory.
“What on earth is going on? Time … Read More
Stephen Poliakoff back catalogue returns to BBC iPlayer
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorA selection of work by Stephen Poliakoff has returned to BBC iPlayer, ahead of his new semi-autobiographical series, Summer Of Rockets, which premiered on BBC Two this week.
The Golden Globe-winning Dancing On The Edge (2013), Emmy Award-winning The Lost … Read More
Vic & Bob return for another Big Night Out on BBC Four
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorVic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are bringing another blast of high octane comedy to BBC Four with a second season of Big Night Out.
The studio-based show will burst into life with special effects, songs, stunts and plenty of surprises. … Read More
The Crystal Maze adds new Eastern Zone
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorThe Crystal Maze is expanding with an all-new Eastern Zone joining its line-up.
Influenced by the historic art, architecture and monuments of East Asia, the zone will feature five games rooms for eight new games, set around a lily pond, … Read More