Posts By David Farnor
Netflix cancels Friends from College
February 19, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has cancelled Friends from College after two seasons.
The ensemble comedy, which stars Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan) and Cobie Smulders (Lisa), follows a group of friends from Harvard as they face down their 40s. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships … Read More
Carmen Sandiego will return for Season 2
February 19, 2019 | David FarnorCarmen Sandiego will return for a second season, Netflix has announced.
The animated revival of the iconic character, who was all the rage in the 1990s, reintroduced us to the super thief, a globe-trotting criminal who only steals from other … Read More
Netflix cancels The Punisher and Jessica Jones
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has officially cancelled The Punisher and Jessica Jones.
The writing was on the wall for the streaming giant’s final two Marvel series, as Netflix has gradually pulled the plug on each of its superhero projects. First announced back in … Read More
Ava DuVernay’s Array acquires The Burial of Kojo for Netflix release
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorAva DuVernay and Netflix are teaming up to release The Burial of Kojo this spring.
The director of Selma and A Wrinkle in Time is no stranger to Netflix, having with Central Park Five currently in production for the streaming … Read More
Sky Cinema launches dedicated Oscars channel and streaming collection
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorSky Cinema has once again launched Sky Cinema Oscars, a channel dedicated to the Academy Awards.
Now, in their 91st year, the Academy Awards have repeatedly caused controversy in the run-up to the big night, from the choice of host … Read More
Netflix announces 50 Mexican original projects and new Mexico office
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled plans to open a new Mexico City office, alongside 50 new original projects that are either in production or about to enter production.
Netflix has been increasingly investing in talent and productions in the area, with series … Read More
Ardal O’Hanlon joins Derry Girls Season 2
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorThe Derry Girls have a new fella joining the family – none other than Ardal O’Hanlon.
The comedian and actor, who is best known for his iconic role as Father Dougal in Father Ted, has joined the cast of Channel … Read More
David Morrissey, Maxine Peake, Jenna Coleman join Inside No. 9 Season 5
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorDavid Morrissey, Maxine Peake and Jenna Coleman are among the stars joining Season 5 of Inside No. 9. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s anthology series, which balances twisted chills with pitch-black laughs, is becoming a long-running jewel in the crown … Read More
Netflix wins rights to Joe Hill’s Faun
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the rights to Joe Hill’s new short story, Faun.
Hill, whose bestselling books include Heart Shaped Box, The Fireman and Horns, is no stranger to Netflix. The writer has multiple projects already in the works at the … Read More
Facebook Watch heads to London to woo creators
February 17, 2019 | David FarnorFacebook Watch headed to London this week to step up its rivalry with YouTube.
This week saw VidCon arrive in the UK capital for its first ever event on British soil – a major sign of both the growing vlogging … Read More