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Michael Douglas to star in Apple TV+ drama Franklin
February 7, 2024 | David FarnorMichael Douglas is heading to Apple TV+ this April for new drama Franklin.
Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” “Franklin” explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble … Read More
BBC Two sends Cunk on a quest for meaning
February 7, 2024 | David FarnorPhilomena Cunk is returning to our screens to uncover the definitive answer to the ultimate question: the meaning of life itself.
Following the global success of Cunk on Earth, the pioneering documentary-maker (Diane Morgan) will return for Cunk’s Quest for … Read More
Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie join Netflix’s Department Q
February 7, 2024 | David FarnorNetflix is lining up an impressive cast to populate Deparment Q.
An adaptation of the novels of the same name from Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen – previously adapted for a trilogy of films – the series revolves around Carl Morck, … Read More
Trailer: Apple’s Manhunt begins this March
February 7, 2024 | David FarnorTobias Menzies is heading to Apple TV+ this March for Manhunt, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the thriller.
The seven-part, true crime series is based on the bestselling book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s … Read More
Netflix acquires Will & Harper
February 6, 2024 | David FarnorNetflix has acquired the Sundance hit Will & Harper.
The film, which is directed by Josh Greenbaum, follows Will Ferrell who finds out his close friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, is coming out as a trans woman. The two … Read More
Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen to star in Netflix’s Death by Lightning
February 6, 2024 | David FarnorMichael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen will star in Netflix series Death by Lightning.
Based on the novel Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard, the drama retells the rise of US President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles … Read More
BBC orders Dreaming Whilst Black Season 2
February 6, 2024 | David FarnorDreaming Whilst Black will officially return to BBC Three for a second season.
The half-hour comedy, from BAFTA Award winning co-creator and co-writer Adjani Salmon (Chivalry), tells the story of Kwabena (Salmon), an aspiring filmmaker stuck in a dead-end recruitment … Read More
Trailer: Noel Fielding stars in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
February 6, 2024 | David FarnorNoel Fielding will be retelling The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin on Apple TV+ this March – and a new trailer gives us a first look at the historical comedy.
The six-episode romp sees Dick Turpin (Fielding) set out … Read More
Netflix doubles down on Sundance documentaries
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorNetflix has been on a Sundance shopping spree, snapping up the rights to two documentaries that debuted at the festival.
Skywalkers: A Love Story is directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina, who both produce for All Rise Films, alongside … Read More
Apple TV+ renews Hijack Season 2
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorApple TV+ has renewed Hijack for a second season.
Starring and exec-produced by Idris Elba, the thriller is created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Litvinenko).
Told in real time, it follows the journey of a … Read More