Posts By David Farnor
BBC Three’s The Break returns with stories from Northern Ireland
October 12, 2019 | David FarnorNow in its fifth year, The Break – a drama series of short films – showcases five writers who have captured the humour, hope and heartbreak of contemporary life in Northern Ireland.
The aim of the series, which is now … Read More
Alfonso Cuarón inks overall deal with Apple
October 11, 2019 | David FarnorAlfonso Cuarón has inked an exclusive overall deal with Apple TV+.
The Children of Men and Gravity director is one of the most high-profile genre filmmakers working today. He’s no stranger to streaming, with Netflix notably distributing Roma last year … Read More
Channel 4 lines up online shorts for Black History Month
October 11, 2019 | David FarnorThis October Channel 4 will mark Black History Month with a season of documentaries and films, from seminal game-changers and fascinating histories to visions for the future.
Part of this celebration will be an online platform for young talent: six … Read More
Netflix takes The Irishman to Broadway
October 11, 2019 | David FarnorIf the theatres won’t come to you, go to the theatres. That’s Netflix’s policy in the USA, where it will be taking The Irishman to Broadway this November.
The streaming giant is far from a favourite figure among exhibitors, who … Read More
Film4 launches on All 4
October 11, 2019 | David FarnorFilm4 has launched on All 4, bringing a selection of movies to Channel 4’s on-demand platform.
The free-to-air channel first launched in 1998 as a subscription channel until 2006, when it was repositioned as a free service with commercial breaks, … Read More
BBC acquires Tobias Lindholm’s The Investigation
October 10, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC has acquired Tobias Lindholm’s new crime series The Investigation.
Produced by Fremantle’s Scandinavian drama producers, Miso Film, the six-part series follows the complex investigation carried out by Jens Møller, the Head of Homicide for the Copenhagen Police, surrounding … Read More
Trailer: Jenny Slate gets personal in Netflix stand-up special
October 10, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s Playful. It’s Personal. It’s 100% Jenny Slate.
That’s the promise made by Stage Fright, Jenny Slate’s new stand-up special that’s heading to Netflix this month.
The comedian and actress will give us an inside look at her world. … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Queer Eye Japan special
October 10, 2019 | David FarnorThe Fab Five are saying “konnichiwa” this November. As they head to Japan for a special new series of Queer Eye.
Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), Karamo Brown (Culture), and Tan France … Read More
Trailer: Alicia Vikander stars in Netflix’s Earthquake Bird
October 10, 2019 | David FarnorAlicia Vikander amd Riley Keough star together in Netflix’s new thriller, Earthquake Bird, and a trailer gives us a first look at them in action.
The psychological i set in 1989 Tokyo and follows Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander), an enigmatic … Read More
Trailer: Netflix explores family trauma in Tell Me Who I Am
October 9, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing its trend of supporting British documentaries this month with the release of Tell Me Who I Am.
UK-based director Ed Perkins follows his Oscar-nominated documentary short Black Sheep with the potent and troubling exploration of trauma, identity … Read More