Posts By David Farnor
Netflix unveils UK trailer and poster for Annihilation
February 22, 2018 | David Farnor
This weekend, Alex Garland’s new sci-fi horror, Annihilation, is released in US cinemas. 17 days later, it will debut straight to Netflix in the UK, following a deal between the streaming giant and Paramount. The movie, based on the best-selling … Read More
Netflix and Duplass Brothers sign new four-film deal
February 22, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix and the Duplass Brothers are doubling down on their relationship with a new four-picture deal.
Jay and Mark Duplass, veterans of the US indie scene, have always had a close tie with the streaming giant, with their first feature, … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in March 2018?
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Jessica Jones Season 2. That, in itself, would be good enough for any streaming service’s March schedule, but Netflix UK? It’s super-loading the month with a whole heap of new releases, covering everything from A Silent Voice and Carrie to … Read More
Dennis Kelly adapts Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas for Amazon
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Amazon has acquired the global television rights to the Culture’s first novel, Consider Phlebas.
The famed space opera by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks features Banks’ fictional interstellar utopian society, the Culture. A kinetic, action-packed adventure on a huge … Read More
BBC launches new BBC VR app with Damning the Nile documentary
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
The BBC is launching a new BBC VR app with a brand new documentary, Damning the Nile.
The two-part VR news series explores the water politics of the titular river. Produced by BBC VR Hub and BBC News, it transports … Read More
ITV orders second season of Bancroft
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
ITV has ordered a second season of Bancroft, starring Sarah Parish.
The ruthless DCI will return for a new four-parter, created and written by Kate Brooke (Mr Selfridge, Ice Cream Girls, The Making of a Lady). The series, which first … Read More
Netflix’s first Spanish documentary to investigate The Alcàsser Murders
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix is heading to Spain for its next original documentary series, which will investigate the The Alcàsser Murders.
The four-part true crime documentary will analyse one of the most gruesome and controversial crimes in Spanish history. The triple murder in … Read More
Derren Brown’s The Push gets a trailer
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Derren Brown’s The Push shoves its way on to Netflix next week.
The illusionist, who has consistently wowed audiences with his mind-bending tricks, has enjoyed growing success over the years. Now, after a live US debut last year and … Read More
Trailer: Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson star in Netflix’s The Highwaymen
February 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix’s The Highwaymen are swaggering into UK cinemas this March, and we’ve got our first proper look at its impressive cast in action, thanks a new trailer.
Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson star in the untold true story of the … Read More
What channels are on NOW TV? Will it get more?
February 20, 2018 | David Farnor
What do Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Westworld have in common? They’re some of the most talked-about shows on TV, but they’re also only available on pay-TV in the UK. Since 2012, though, there’s been another option for … Read More
