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Netflix doubles down on Sundance documentaries
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorNetflix has been on a Sundance shopping spree, snapping up the rights to two documentaries that debuted at the festival.
Skywalkers: A Love Story is directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina, who both produce for All Rise Films, alongside … Read More
What’s coming soon to BFI Player in February 2024?
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorBFI Player is a gateway to global film, offering a collection of arthouse and world cinema to subscribers, alongside its pay-per-view rental releases and free archive titles and silent movie shorts.
Here’s what’s coming to BFI Player’s subscription service in … Read More
What’s coming soon to Paramount+ UK in February 2024?
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorParamount+ unveils its big guns this February with the return of original series Halo. It’s joined by the return of two other high-profile originals, The Family Stallone and Quantum Leap, but it’s possibly the action from the Teenage Mutant Ninja … Read More
Apple TV+ renews Hijack Season 2
February 1, 2024 | David FarnorApple TV+ has renewed Hijack for a second season.
Starring and exec-produced by Idris Elba, the thriller is created by George Kay (Lupin, Criminal) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal, Litvinenko).
Told in real time, it follows the journey of a … Read More
What’s coming soon to Disney+ UK in February 2024?
January 31, 2024 | David FarnorDisney+ doubles down on blockbuster entertainment this February, with the arrival of the action-packed Shōgun and The Marvels. Plus, Star Wars: The Bad Batch returns for its final chapter.
Here’s what’s coming soon to Disney+ UK in February 2024:
The … Read More
What’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in February 2024?
January 31, 2024 | David FarnorAmazon is getting into the romantic mood this February, with the debut of Mr and Mrs Smith, rom-com Upgraded and a film about love from Jennifer Lopez.
Here’s what’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video UK in February 2024:
What’s coming soon to Apple TV+ in February 2024?
January 31, 2024 | David FarnorApple is feeling fashionable this February with new drama The New Look about Christian Dior, starring Ben Mendelsohn. Similarly star-studded is sci-fi thriller Constellation, featuring Noomi Rapace, and a documentary following sporting icon Messi. Plus there are weekly episodes from … Read More
Kidnapping: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon team up for Netflix film
January 31, 2024 | David FarnorBen Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting for a bit of Kidnapping – and Netflix has already snapped up the thriller.
The two friends have been collaborating as far back as 1997, when they co-starred in and co-wrote Good Will … Read More
Netflix inks partnership with Studio Ponoc
January 30, 2024 | David FarnorNetflix has entered into a long-term partnership with Japanese animation company Studio Ponoc.
Studio Ponoc was founded in 2015 by renowned former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura. The name “Studio Ponoc” comes from the Croatian word “ponoć”, which means “midnight” … Read More
BBC lines up international versions of The Traitors
January 27, 2024 | David FarnorBefore Season 2 of The Traitors reached its gripping finale this week, the BBC has already lined up international versions of the reality series for the year ahead.
Originally conceived in the Netherlands by IDTV, an All3Media company, the format … Read More