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First look: The Kominsky Method returns for Season 2 this October
September 3, 2019 | David FarnorThe Kominsky Method returns for Season 2 this October, and we’ve got our first look at the comedy’s buddies back in action
The series, created by Chuck Lorre, stars Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as the once-famous actor Sandy Kominsky … Read More
Round Six: Netflix orders Korean thriller from Hwang Dong-Hyuk
September 2, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing to expand its line-up of Korean original entertainment with the order a new survival thriller from director Hwang Dong-Hyuk.
Round Six is a story of people who fail at life for various reasons, but suddenly receive a … Read More
Sky’s Catherine The Great set for October premiere
September 2, 2019 | David FarnorCatherine The Great will premiere this October, Sky Atlantic has confirmed – and it’ll be doing so in royal style, will all episodes available at once.
The four-part drama stars Helen Mirren as the iconic Russian Empress alongside Jason … Read More
Trailer: Mr. Mercedes Season 3 set for September release on STARZPLAY
September 1, 2019 | David FarnorMr. Mercedes returns this September for its third season, and STARZPLAY has released a new trailer to give us a glimpse of what’s in store.
Based on the best-selling Bill Hodges trilogy by Stephen King, the AT&T original series … Read More
Love & Anarchy: Netflix orders new Swedish romantic series
September 1, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will be juggling Love & Anarchy in its new original series from Sweden, produced by the same team as its recent series Quicksand.
From acclaimed screenwriter and director Lisa Langseth, the eight-part comedy/drama features Sofie, a career driven consultant … Read More
Sky renews Brassic for Season 2
September 1, 2019 | David FarnorSky has renewed Brassic for a second season.
The comedy drama co-created by Joseph Gilgun and BAFTA-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst, premiered last week on Sky One, with the whole box set also arriving on-demand. Before many will have been able … Read More
Martin’s Close: Peter Capaldi and Mark Gatiss team up for BBC Four horror
August 31, 2019 | David FarnorDoctor Who veterans Peter Capaldi and Mark Gatiss are teaming up for Martin’s Close, a horror story airing this Christmas on BBC Four.
The standalone 30-minute drama is based on M.R. James’ chilling ghost story of the same name, and … Read More
Cobra Kai kicks off wave of free YouTube Originals
August 31, 2019 | David FarnorYouTube has officially kicked off its new strategy of making its original series and specials free (with ads) by dropping the critically-acclaimed and fan-favourite first season of Cobra Kai in front of its YouTube Premium paywall for a limited time.
YouTube unveils slate of new and returning originals
August 30, 2019 | David FarnorYouTube has ordered five new European series as the online video giant looks to expand its slate of originals. Given the green light this week include Virtually History, a special that takes a personal look at the 30th anniversary … Read More
LFF 2019: Netflix’s Marriage Story, The King, Two Popes and The Irishman join Amazon’s Aeronauts at London Film Festival
August 29, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix and Amazon are heading to the UK capital this autumn, as the BFI London Film Festival kicks off another year showcasing some of the year’s best new films.
Netflix’s The Irishman, directed Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, … Read More