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Trailer: Netflix issues a Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
January 15, 2019 | David Farnor“There is simply no room for independent free-thinking anymore.” That’s the sound of Trigger Mike waging war on society in his new Netflix series. With no due respect, Trigger Warning will see Mike take on the economy, gang culture, religion, … Read More
Twitter builds on live sports streaming with NBA player cam
January 14, 2019 | David FarnorTwitter is adding to its live sports line-up with a new NBA deal that will introduce an experimental new player cam.
A new agreement between the NBA, Turner Sports and Twitter will see the second half of 20 games this … Read More
Game of Thrones Season 8 to premiere on 15th April
January 14, 2019 | David FarnorThe final season of Game of Thrones will premiere on 15th April, HBO and Sky Atlantic have officially confirmed.
The fantasy epic has been teasing its finale for some time, as all the forces of Westeros are destined to … Read More
Freedive: IMDb launches free US streaming site
January 12, 2019 | David FarnorIMDb is getting into the streaming game, with the launch of Freedive, a new video channel for the USA.
The free platform is steering clear of Netflix waters and going down the ad-supported route instead of subscription fees. That open-doors … Read More
Choose Your Own Adventure publishers sue Netflix over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
January 12, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is facing a lawsuit from the publishers of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series over Black Mirror’s interactive episode, Bandersnatch. The feature-length special, which allows viewers to navigate their way through one young game designer’s descent into paranoid … Read More
Trailer: Amazon’s Just Add Magic cooks up a third season this January
January 12, 2019 | David Farnor“Don’t let this psych you out, but magic is real…” That’s the sound of Amazon’s most underrated family show returning for a third season, as Just Add Magic whips up another helping this month.
The original live-action kids’ series aimed … Read More
Trailer: Reign of the Supermen flies onto screens this January
January 11, 2019 | David FarnorReign of the Supermen is flying onto screens big and small in the UK this January, as DC’s Man of Steel hits the cinema and VOD.
The hard-hitting animated feature is the second half of a two-part adaptation of The … Read More
Trailer: Netflix exposes Fyre failings in new documentary
January 11, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will expose what went wrong with the Fyre music festival this January with a new documentary.
Simply called Fyre, the film offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the infamous unraveling of disastrous event. Created by Billy McFarland and rapper … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Velvet Buzzsaw drops this February
January 10, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Velvet Buzzsaw drops this February, after ripping up Sundance.
The horror film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Zawe Ashton, Rene Russo, Tom Sturridge, Toni Collette and John Malkovich, is set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles … Read More
Jac Schaeffer to pen Disney+’s The Vision and Scarlet Witch
January 10, 2019 | David FarnorDisney+’s rumoured Scarlet Witch series is officially a go, with the House of Mouse hiring a showrunner to pen the pilot.
Jac Schaeffer will exec-produce as well as write the series, which will debut on Disney’s upcoming subscription streaming service.