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Netflix picks up Korean medical drama Life
August 3, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is expanding its library of K-drama with the acquisition of new series Life.
The medical drama, which features Lee Dong-wook from the Korean hit series Goblin, Is written by Lee Su-yeon (Stranger) and directed by Hong Jong-chan and Lim … Read More
Trailer: Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After set for September release
August 3, 2018 | David FarnorHaifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After arrives on Netflix this September, and a new trailer gives us our first look at the latest project from the Wadjda director.
The film, which is based on the book by Trisha R. Thomas, stars … Read More
Amazon axes Dangerous Book for Boys
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon has decided to axe its TV series based on The Dangerous Book for Boys.
Inspired by the best-selling book, the series told the story of a family overcoming loss with the help of a book filled with life lessons … Read More
Andy Serkis to direct Animal Farm for Netflix
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorAndy Serkis will direct a new film based on Animal Farm for Netflix.
George Orwell’s ‘fairy story’, a scathing satire of Soviet communism, is as potent now as it was in 1945. It sees the animals of Manor Farm rise … Read More
Cuckoo Season 4 set for box set release
August 1, 2018 | David FarnorCuckoo Season 4 is the latest BBC series to get a full box set release on BBC iPlayer.
The award-winning comedy, which stars Greg Davies, Taylor Lautner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Esther Smith and Helen Baxendale, was one of BBC Three’s flagship … Read More
Young and Promising Season 3 set for 3rd August premiere
August 1, 2018 | David FarnorYoung and Promising returns this weekend for its third season.
The fantastic comedy from Norway follows three young women stumbling their way through life in Oslo: Elise (Siri Seljeseth), Nenne (Gine Cornelia Pedersen) and Alex (Alexandra Gjerpen).
“Based on Siri’s … Read More
Walter Presents returns to Belgium for August box sets
August 1, 2018 | David FarnorWalter Presents is going back to Belgium this month for a double-bill of box sets.
Scratch My Back and New Texas will both land on the foreign TV streaming channel this weekend, promising charming and quirky entertainment to match The … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s On My Skin heads to Venice Film Festival
August 1, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s On My Skin is heading to the Venice Film Festival this month, and a new trailer gives us our first look at the Italian film.
The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years, … Read More
Apple tees up Time Bandits TV series
August 1, 2018 | David FarnorApple is teeing up a new TV series based on Terry Gilliams’ Time Bandits.
The film, which was directed by Gilliam back in 1980, is a dark adventure about dreams and imagination. It follows 11-year-old schoolboy Kevin (Craig Warnock), who … Read More
Love Island Season 4 ends with record-breaking finale
July 31, 2018 | David FarnorLove Island Season 4 reached its finale last night with a record-breaking audience tuning in to watch and stream the end of the dating reality series.
A massive 3.6 million viewers watched the final episode of the eight-week contest, ITV2’s … Read More