Posts By David Farnor
Netflix renews Dogs for Season 2 – and wants to hear from you
June 16, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has renewed Dogs for a second season, and it’s wanting to hear from you and your pupper.
Simply called Dogs, Netflix’s documentary premiered last year and paid tribute to the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged … Read More
Imelda Staunton and Russell Tovey star in ITV’s Flesh and Blood
June 15, 2019 | David FarnorImelda Staunton and Russell Tovey will star in ITV’s new drama, Flesh and Blood.
The darkly witty and gripping four-part series is created and written by Sarah Williams (The Long Song, Case Sensitive, Poppy Shakespeare) and explores family dynamics and … Read More
What’s leaving Netflix UK in June / July 2019?
June 15, 2019 | David FarnorSummer’s here, and there’s no better time to run and frolic outside, but before you do, make sure you won’t miss the departure of your favourite film or TV show from Netflix UK, as another month ends and rights expire. … Read More
The Lawyer: Walter Presents lines up new series from The Bridge creator
June 15, 2019 | David FarnorWalter Presents is heading to Sweden this summer to debut the new series from Hans Rosenfeldt.
The creator of The Bridge, Rosenfeldt is no stranger to British screens, having teamed up with ITV to create the crime drama Marcella. Now, … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 15th June 2019
June 15, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI continues its month-long Pride celebrations this week, which joins its Straub + Huillet retrospective to make for a wonderfully diverse line-up of films – not least of which is Lav Diaz’s latest offering, which enjoys its online premiere.
For … Read More
NextUp doubles down on stand-up from Down Under
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is serving up a double dose of stand-up comedy from Down Under this month.
The subscription VOD platform dedicated to stand-up comedy specials champions the most exciting new names in stand-up comedy. That’s not just limited to comics from … Read More
Pants on Fire: E4 orders new comedy gameshow
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorA brand-new entertainment series for E4 will put teams of bluffers to the test. Pants on Fire will see new and emerging faces from the world of comedy go head-to-head in a bluffing gameshow.
In each episode, three teams of … Read More
Sky Studios to double spending on original content
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorSky Studios is planning to more than double its investment in original content, spending £1 billion on new series.
Sky has just enjoyed a smash hit success with Chernobyl, the most successful Sky original production ever. With a record … Read More
Netflix announces Stranger Things and Dark Crystal video games
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is getting into the video game business, with new Stranger Things and Dark Crystal games on the way.
The streaming giant has already dipped its toes into gaming waters with its interactive content, from Black Mirror: Bandersnatch to Minecraft: … Read More
Black Mirror the most popular TV series on Netflix UK
June 13, 2019 | David FarnorBlack Mirror is the most popular TV series on Netflix UK, according to data from the streaming giant.
The technology dystopia, created by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, returned for a fifth season last week, and wasted no time in … Read More