Posts By David Farnor
24: Legacy trailer lands online
May 17, 2016 | David FarnorWhat does 24 look like without Jack Bauer? Now, we have an answer, as the first trailer for the new 24 series has landed online.
Fox first announced its plans to order another 12-episode, limited series last year, following the … Read More
EU deal to allow Brits to watch Netflix UK abroad?
May 16, 2016 | David FarnorA new deal between EU member states could mean that you will still be able to watch Netflix UK when abroad.
Proposals were “tentatively agreed” by countries within the European Union on Friday 13th May, reports Reuters, following the announcement … Read More
Tinchy Strider teams up with Chuckle Brothers for All 4 celebrity car series
May 16, 2016 | David FarnorTinchy Strider and The Chuckle Brothers are teaming up with All 4 for a new celebrity driving series.
Driven to Distraction, which has been developed by Channel 4 in conjunction with Aviva, is designed to help make Britain’s roads safer. … Read More
Britflix? BBC Netflix rival given the go-ahead by UK government
May 16, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC’s plans to develop a Netflix rival has been given the go-ahead by the UK government.Read More
Teen Wolf TV series lands on Netflix UK
May 15, 2016 | David FarnorTeen Wolf the TV series has landed on Netflix UK.
MTV’s show first aired back in 2011 in the US and had its debut in the UK on Sky Living. While the series has gone to be renewed for … Read More
This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (14th May)
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorHeard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.
Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s I Am Divine, … Read More
Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes The Wall, as Amazon shops original film at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorAaron Taylor-Johnson is in talks to star in The Wall, Amazon’s first original film.
The actor, who has won fans and acclaim alike with his roles in Kick-Ass (pictured above) and Nowhere Boy, is in negotiations to star in the … Read More
Amazon snaps up Lynne Ramsay and Mike Leigh’s latest films at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorCannes only kicked off a few days ago, but Amazon is wasting no time in making its mark, snapping up the rights to two films, including Lynne Ramsay’s latest.
The streaming service is already king of the Croisette this year, … Read More
Star Wars gets its own YouTube web series
May 12, 2016 | David FarnorStar Wars has launched its own web series.
Called The Star Wars Show, the weekly YouTube show is a “digital variety series” that promises to showcase the “passion of the fan community”.
Shot at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco, … Read More
What does the white paper mean for the BBC?
May 12, 2016 | David FarnorThe government has published its white paper outlining its plans for the BBC’s future, including transparency over the top-paid talent and a new governing board to replace the BBC Trust.
The BBC’s current Royal Charter, its eighth, comes to an … Read More