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2019 annual report: BBC “holding its own against streaming giants”
July 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is “holding [its] own against the big streaming giants”, its annual report for 2019 has declared.
The report, published this week, summarises the past 12 months for the corporation, from star wages and viewing figures to efficiency … Read More
Commercial Break: BFI Player showcases British advertising on screen
July 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe BFI National Archive is opening up its library of screen adverts to stream on BFI Player.
One of the world’s largest screen advertising collections, the archive holds over 100,000 cinema and television ads ranging from iconic brands, including Guinness, … Read More
Trailer: Aziz Ansari returns with Netflix comedy special
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorAziz Ansari is returning to our screens this summer with a new Netflix comedy special.
The comedian and actor, known for Parks and Recreation and Master of None, became known for something else entirely in 2017, when he was surrounded … Read More
NextUp heads Stateside for summer of US stand-up
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is spending the summer in America, with a whole host of US comics lined up to stream.
The subscription service, which is dedicated to stand-up comedy, has built up a reputation for supporting up-and-coming comedians, particularly British talent. … Read More
Channel 4 enters jungles of Congo in Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 and Renegade Pictures will reveal the lives of one of the most extraordinary societies on Earth in a new three-part series.
Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies follows first-time presenter Livia Simoka – a former anthropological film-maker – … Read More
Gremlins prequel series in the works at Warner
July 3, 2019 | David FarnorAnother day, another studio tapping into a much-loved franchise to fuel its fledgling streaming platform. This time, it’s WarnerMedia, which will using one of its most fondly regarded classics as the starting point for a new series: Gremlins.
Warner has … Read More
Netflix sets up production hub at Shepperton
July 3, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has announced it is creating a dedicated production hub, featuring 14 sound stages, workshops and office space, at Shepperton Studios in the United Kingdom.
Netflix and its partners will produce new and existing TV series and feature films at … Read More
Trailer: David Harbour to uncover Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein for Netflix
July 3, 2019 | David FarnorDavid Harbour will be uncovering family secrets and horrific mysteries in a new mockumentary for Netflix.
Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein will see the Stranger Things star unearth lost footage from his father’s titular televised stage play. Expect the unexpected in … Read More
This Is Football: New Amazon documentary kicks off this August
July 2, 2019 | David FarnorFootball fans wondering what to do once the Women’s World Cup is over can be reassured that there’s something to fill the weeks until the new season begins: Amazon’s new documentary series This Is Football.
The six-part series will explore … Read More
Channel 5 brings back All Creatures Great and Small
July 2, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 5 is bringing back All Creatures Great and Small with a new adaptation of the James Herriot novels. 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the original publication of the beloved books, which were brought to the small screen … Read More