Posts By David Farnor
Netflix signs overall deal with Ryan Murphy
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has inked a new overall deal with Ryan Murphy, in one of the year’s biggest TV talent signings.
To describe Murphy as “prolific” would be an understatement. He created the groundbreaking television drama Nip/Tuck, which won the Golden Globe … Read More
Netflix’s Benji unleashes a full trailer
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorJust in time for half-term, Netflix has unleashed the full trailer for its new family film, Benji.
Yes, everyone’s favourite (well, everyone in the US) pawsome hero is returning to prove to the world that with love and determination in … Read More
MUBI to release Have a Nice Day in cinemas this March
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI will release controversial Chinese animation Have a Nice Day in cinemas this March.
Banned by film festival Annecy and causing controversy across the world, the pulse-pumping animated black comedy from director Liu Jian channels Pulp Fiction through a lens … Read More
This Country returns for Season 2 this February
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorThis Country will return this month for its second season, BBC Three has confirmed.
One of online channel’s best new comedies from last year, the mockumentary is set in the village of Northleach, exploring the lives of young people in … Read More
Record numbers catch up as Kiri becomes Channel 4’s most-watched drama
February 13, 2018 | David FarnorKiri is now Channel 4’s most-watched drama of all time, after record numbers of people raced to catch up.
Consolidated viewing figures released today – taking account of timeshifted viewing on a television over a seven day period – show … Read More
Homeland Season 7 returns to UK TV this Sunday
February 13, 2018 | David Farnor“The last time they tried to overthrow the goverment was never.”
Homeland Season 7 finally has a UK TV air date, and Carrie and co. are returning to our screens sooner than you might think. That’s not the only thing … Read More
BBC iPlayer views jump 11pc in record year
February 12, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer enjoyed a record year in 2017, as the streaming service saw its views jump 11 per cent.
The Beeb’s VOD platform has become a key part of the corporation’s reach in an increasingly digital age, as a growing … Read More
Amazon, Virgin and The Walking Dead EP team up for sci-fi The Feed
February 10, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon and Virgin Media are teaming up to back a new sci-fi series from The Walking Dead EP Channing Powell.
Powell has worked on the last five seasons of AMC’s zombie smash hit, which is exactly the kind of show … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 10th February 2018
February 10, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI moves into awards season this week, beginning a run of prize winners that ranges from Duncan Jones’ Moon to MUBI’s own On Body and Soul, nominated for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year at this year’s Oscars. Recent … Read More
Netflix drops trailer for First Team: Juventus
February 10, 2018 | David Farnor“Victory may be a burden for some, but for us, it’s an obsession.”
What does it take for a football team to become one of the best in the world? That’s what Netflix is hoping to find out with its … Read More