Posts By David Farnor
You Can Tutu dances onto UK digital this summer
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorNew British film You Can Tutu dances onto UK digital platforms this summer.
The movie, which stars Hollyoaks’ Stuart Manning, is that rare thing in modern British cinema: a film about ballet. You Can Tutu follows 12-year-old Tutu Marlow, who’s … Read More
Download Day: Summer break sparks surge in offline streaming
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorToday is the day that most people will download TV and movies ahead of their summer holidays, according to Amazon.
The online giant’s research suggests that Friday 28th July, which it has dubbed “Download Day”, will see a surge in … Read More
Trailer: Channing Tatum stars in Amazon’s Comrade Detective
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorThis summer, the Cold War heats up, as Channing Tatum stars in Amazon’s new action comedy, Comrade Detective.
The half-hour series, from Amazon Studios and A24, is set in 1980s Romania. True to its nostalgic inspiration, the series is presented … Read More
What’s leaving Sky and NOW TV in July / August 2017?
July 27, 2017 | David FarnorSummer is coming. And while that means winter is already here, with Season 7 of Game of Thrones on our screens every Monday, it also means it’s time for the older box sets of HBO’s fantasy series to depart from … Read More
American Gods tops Amazon’s summer streaming smash hits
July 27, 2017 | David FarnorIn the world of streaming, data is the most important thing – but it’s also the most closely-guarded secret. Subscription platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and MUBI don’t release their viewing figures to anyone, never letting on which … Read More
Tom Hardy, Kayvan Novak lead BBC Three’s 2017 comedy pilots
July 27, 2017 | David FarnorTom Hardy and Kayvan Novak are leading the charge of big names appearing in BBC Three’s new batch of comedy pilots for 2017.
One of the best things about BBC Three has been its commitment to finding and nurturing new … Read More
Comic-Con: Amazon’s The Tick promises absurdity, laughs and loneliness
July 26, 2017 | David FarnorAs anyone who lives within a mile of the internet will know, Comic-Con took place last weekend, and while Marvel and Netflix stole the show, Amazon’s own super offering wasn’t to be overlooked: its new TV adaptation of The Tick. … Read More
High and Dry: E4 orders comedy series from online short
July 26, 2017 | David FarnorE4 has ordered a new comedy series based on an online short by Marc Wootton.
The internet has become a new pool of talent for larger broadcasters, with a growing number of web series picked up by everyone from the … Read More
New trailer lands for The Incredible Jessica James
July 26, 2017 | David Farnor“I’m tall. I’m pretty. I’m smart. Obviously, I will have many great loves in my life.”
That’s Jessica James in Netflix’s new original comedy, The Incredible Jessica James. And spoiler alert: she really is.
Jim Strouse’s film closed the Sundance … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in August 2017?
July 25, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix goes full summer blockbuster this August, as its four Hell’s Kitchen superheroes – Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and Iron Fist – team up to become The Defenders. The eight-episode limited series will be at the top of most … Read More