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Oni: Netflix unveils new animation inspired by Japanese folklore
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is joining forces with Academy Award-nominated animation studio Tonko House (The Dam Keeper, Moom, Pig: The Dam Keeper Poems) to bring an all-new original series, Oni, to life.
The series, inspired by Japanese folklore, will feature a hybrid … Read More
Spider-Man: Far From Home swings to Number 1 in UK Film Chart
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorSpider-Man: Far From Home finally swings its way to Number 1 in the UK’s Official Film Chart.
In his fourth week on chart, Spider-Man finally snares glory, snatching the Number 1 spot ahead of a big new entry from Disney. … Read More
Trailer: The Grand Tour returns this December with Seamen
November 23, 2019 | David Farnor“I hate boats!” That’s the sound of Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May returning to our screeners for a new The Grand Tour special – and, just for this once, they’re swapping cars for boats.
Amazon Studios announced last … Read More
NOW TV adds HD streaming with Boost add-on
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorNOW is now available in full HD for the first time, with a new Boost add-on feature launched this week.
NOW V is an over-the-top streaming service that offers the best of Sky TV to subscribers in the UK without … Read More
Trailer: Sugar Rush returns for Christmas special
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Sugar Rush: Christmas arrives on 27th November 2020
“I’m starting to panic…” That’s the sound of Netflix’s homegrown baking contest Sugar Rush returning for a Christmas special.
The series challenges brilliant bakers to create sweet treats that … Read More
Rick and Morty Season 4 marks best E4 launch in five years
November 23, 2019 | David FarnorRick and Morty finally arrived in the UK this week, and the result was a smash hit for E4.
The irreverent, dark, twisted, dark, hilarious, dark, disturbing, dark animated comedy, which was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, follows … Read More
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK breaks BBC Three records as winner is crowned
November 22, 2019 | David FarnorRuPaul’s Drag Race UK has broken BBC Three records as the show crowned its winner last night.
The Vivienne from Liverpool took home the title of the UK’s first RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar in yesterday’s finale.
Having been crowned she … Read More
Rob Delaney stand-up special heads to Amazon in January
November 21, 2019 | David FarnorRob Delaney, comedian, national treasure and co-creator and co-star of Catastrophe, is heading to Amazon Prime Video in January with his new stand-up special.
Recorded at the Hackney Empire in London, Jackie will unpack the horror and the joys of … Read More
Channel 4 announces Alternative Election Night show
November 21, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 is hosting a live Alternative Election Night show on Thursday 12th December.
Produced by ITN Productions and Expectation, the coverage will be hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Katherine Ryan along with Rylan Clark-Neal, who will be sense-checking results … Read More
Netflix delivers a trailer for A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
November 21, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s Christmas time in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way. Yes, A Christmas Prince is coming to Netflix once again this festive season to bring the good tidings of a third entry in the world’s unlikeliest trilogy.