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Trailer: Netflix’s Next Gen arrives this September
August 16, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s latest original animation, Next Gen, will arrive this September, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the film.
The action-adventure, which Netflix snapped up at Cannes this year, explores the bittersweet power of memories. It tells … Read More
All Day and a Night: Jeffrey Wright to star in Joe Robert Cole’s Netflix film
August 15, 2018 | David FarnorJeffrey Wright will star in All Day and a Night, a new Netflix film from Joe Robert Cole.
The co-writer of Black Panther is doubling down on his relationship with the streaming giant. As well as teaming up with Michael … Read More
Netflix renews Fastest Car for Season 2
August 15, 2018 | David FarnorFastest Car: Season 2 will premiere on 20th September 2019.
Netflix is accelerating its original motoring content with a second season of Fastest Car.
The sleeper-vs.-supercar competition show was Netflix’s first global original motor series. Now, it’s all set for … Read More
Amazon Prime Video announces UK TV presenters for US Open 2018
August 14, 2018 | David FarnorJimmy Connors, Jim Courier and Annabel Croft are joining Amazon Prime Video’s line-up of TV presenters for its streaming of the US Open this summer.
Amazon Prime Video will bring customers in the UK and Ireland live and exclusive coverage … Read More
BBC orders second helping from Britain’s Best Home Cook
August 14, 2018 | David FarnorBBC One’s cookery competition for home cooks, Britain’s Best Home Cook, has been recommissioned for a second season.
The queen of home cookery, Mary Berry, will return with top chef Dan Doherty and produce expert, Chris Bavin, to judge more … Read More
Prodigy: Netflix and Mark Millar launch second comic book
August 14, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix and Millarworld have announced their second comic book series Prodigy.
In Prodigy, the world’s smartest man isn’t content with running the world’s most successful business. His brilliant mind needs constant challenge and so he’s become the go-to guy … Read More
Ethan Peck cast as Star Trek: Discovery’s Spock
August 14, 2018 | David FarnorEthan Peck has joined the cast of Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, which will see him play none other than Spock.
Warning: This contains spoilers for the end of Star Trek: Discovery Season 1.
The half-human, half-Vulcan Science Officer of … Read More
Riverdale sweeps 2018 Teen Choice Awards
August 13, 2018 | David FarnorRiverdale swept the board at the 2018 Teen Choice awards last night, with the CW and Netflix teen drama bagging 10 awards.
The show, which is based on Archie Comic Books, has become something of a sensation since its premiere … Read More
Miranda Sings returns to Netflix for comedy special
August 13, 2018 | David FarnorMiranda Sings is bringing her unique vocal stylings back to Netflix for a stand-alone comedy special.
The character, created and played by Colleen Ballinger, has been one of YouTube’s more successful breakout stars, with her vlogs regularly providing updates and … Read More
Orange Is the New Black Season 6 draws over 5m viewers
August 11, 2018 | David FarnorOrange Is the New Black Season 6 drew over 5 million US viewers in its opening weekend, according to new figures from Nielsen.
The ratings firm’s researches, which is disputed by Netflix, is far from comprehensive: it only covers American … Read More