Posts By David Farnor
Netflix adds Smart Downloads to iOS
February 9, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Smart Downloads are now available on iOS.
The streaming giant first introduced the feature last year, with the aim to make it easier for subscribers to stream things offline and on the go. Activated when connected to Wi-Fi and … Read More
Horror Noire: Shudder traces the history of black horror
February 8, 2019 | David FarnorShudder will trace the history of black horror with new documentary Horror Noire.
The horror streaming service’s first original documentary, the movie traces the untold history of Black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre. Based on … Read More
Netflix just got a new look
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorBa-dummm. That’s the noise anyone who’s watched anything on Netflix will recognise all too well, as it heralds the disappearing of the next one, two or 12 hours of your life. Now, though, the pictures that go with that comforting/annoying … Read More
Firebrand: Netflix’s first Marathi film set for February release
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorPriyanka Chopra and Madhu Chopra’s Marathi production Firebrand will premiere exclusively on Netflix this February.
The film, which marks Netflix’s first Marathi movie, stars award winning actors Usha Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar and Rajeshwari Sachdev. It is directed by … Read More
Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society inks first-look deal with Amazon
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorMichael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society Productions has inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
The Black Panther and Creed star is one of the brightest young talents in front of the camera, but has also been busy behind the camera … Read More
Channel 4 visits Deadwater Fell in new crime drama
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 will be teaming up with Daisy Couman to visit Deadwater Fell in a new crime drama.
Written by Coulam (Humans, Grantchester), the four-part series is a forensic examination of a tragedy and its effects on a small Scottish … Read More
Broadcast Awards: A Very English Scandal named Drama of the Year
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorA Very English Scandal has been named the best drama of 2018 by the Broadcast Awards.
The awards, which took place last night at London’s Grosvenor House, named the Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw drama about the real affair … Read More
Trailer: Netflix braves Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy
February 6, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is braving Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy in a new travel series from the award-winning director.
The creative mind behind comedic classics such as Borat and Bruno, the writer and producer best known for his work on Seinfeld, … Read More
Trailer: Netflix starts Dating Around this Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2019 | David Farnor“To the first blind date of my life. Hope you’re not a serial killer.” That’s the sound of Netflix entering the dating scene this Valentine’s Day, as the streaming giant looks to find love with reality TV fans.
Netflix has … Read More
Channel 4 unveils 2019 slate focusing on “big issues”
February 5, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 is looking to tackle the big issues facing Britain today in its new slate of 2019 series and specials.
Channel 4 Director of Programmes Ian Katz launched the channel’s line-up for the year last week, with a broad … Read More