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Trailer: Ronny Chieng destroys America in new Netflix special
December 15, 2019 | David FarnorRonny Chieng is headed to Netflix this December for a new stand-up comedy special.
Titled Asian Comedian Destroys America!, the special will see the comedian tackle his love-hate relationship with the USA.
The comic needs no introduction to US audiences, … Read More
CURS_R: Ridley Scott exec-produces gaming thriller for Quibi
December 15, 2019 | David FarnorRidley Scott is the latest big name to be attached to a project for Quibi.
The new short-form streaming service, which will present stories in bite-sized chunks for mobile viewing, is the brainchild of Jeffrey Katzenberg. Announced last year, … Read More
The Ranch returns for final episodes in January
December 15, 2019 | David FarnorThe start of a new year will also be a farewell for an old Netflix show, as The Ranch prepares to return for its final episodes.
The US sitcom, which follows the Bennett family ranch, stars Ashton Kutcher as Colt, … Read More
Watch: BBC drops new trailer for Dracula
December 15, 2019 | David Farnor“I’m undead. I’m not unreasonable.” That’s Claes Bang as Dracula in the new trailer for BBC One’s new series inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
Written by Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the three-parter follows Dracula from his origins … Read More
Trailer: Armando Iannucci’s Avenue 5 lands on Sky in January
December 14, 2019 | David FarnorArmand Iannucci touches down on Sky Atlantic in the new year, with his new space comedy Avenue 5.
The comedy, written by the creator of The Thick of It and Veep, is set 40 years in the future when traveling … Read More
BBC Two plots Baby Chimp Rescue
December 13, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Two is plotting a Baby Chimp Rescue for a new three-party series.
The nature documentary will follow life in a home for orphaned baby chimpanzees run by wildlife vet Jimmy Desmond and his wife Jenny. The Desmonds started with … Read More
BBC One scores Peter Crouch for Euro 2020 series
December 13, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One has scored Peter Crouch for a new Euro 2020 series.
The former professional footballer turned podcasting legend has since strayed into telly territory, scoring a weekly talk show on Amazon Prime Video called Back of the Net, which … Read More
All 4 to unwrap early Hollyoaks box set for Christmas
December 13, 2019 | David FarnorAs an early Christmas present to Hollyoaks fans, the Christmas and New Year special episodes will be released for the first time as an early box set on All 4.
Four episodes in total will be made available ahead of … Read More
Amazon inks first look deal with Orlando Bloom
December 13, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon Studios has signed a first look deal with Orlando Bloom.
Widely known for playing Legolas in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, and as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Orlando Bloom is one of the most popular working … Read More
Watch: Final trailer for The Witcher
December 13, 2019 | David FarnorBig kingdoms. Big monsters. Big Witcher energy from Henry Cavill. Those are the key talking points for The Witcher’s final trailer, as Netflix prepares to drop its new fantasy epic.
Based on the best-selling books, The Witcher is an epic … Read More