Amazon acquires Leonardo series starring Aidan Turner

Amazon has acquired the UK and Ireland rights to Leonardo, a new series starring Aidan Turner as Leonardo da Vinci.

The series explores the secrets and drama behind the genius: his life, his work and his personal struggles all set … Read More

Trailer: Cowboy Concrete rides on to Netflix this April

“There’s a horse in your house.” That’s the sound of Idris Elba riding on to Netflix for Concrete Cowboy, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the film.

Directed by Rick Staub, it follows 15-year-old Cole (Caleb … Read More

Wellington Paranormal heads to Sky Comedy this April

Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s Wellington Paranormal will be available this April on Sky Comedy.

The cult mockumentary comedy follows Officers Minogue and O’Leary, who are invited to join the new Wellington Paranormal Unit of the Police when they … Read More

Watch: Final trailer lands for Zack Snyder’s Justice League

“So begins the end…” That’s the sound of Zack Snyder’s Justice League getting ready to bring a new version of the apocalypse to our screens, and a final trailer gives us a a closer glimpse of the extended, recut blockbuster.

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Oscars 2021: Where can I watch the nominees online in the UK?

The 2021 Oscar nominations have been announced and Netflix’s Mank and Searchlight’s Nomadland are leading the pack.

David Fincher’s film about Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz is up for 10 awards in total, including Best Directing, Best Picture and Best … Read More

BBC renews Bloodlands for Season 2

BBC One has renewed Bloodlands for a second season.

Created by new writer Chris Brandon and produced by HTM Television (co-owned by Jed Mercurio and Hat Trick Productions), Bloodlands follows Northern Irish police detective Tom Brannick (James Nesbitt), who quickly … Read More

BBC continues educational programming with Bitesize Learning Zone

With schools welcoming pupils back to lessons, the BBC has committed to continuing its educational programming this year, with new episodes of Bitesize Daily on the way.

Sitting on the CBBC channel for three hours each school day, a new … Read More

The big stream: The rise of virtual film festivals

With cinemas across the UK and Ireland looking to open once more in a couple of months, the film industry is readying for some kind of return to normality. But the entertainment landscape around the world has changed dramatically in … Read More

Tiffany Haddish to star in Netflix’s Mystery Girl

Tiffany Haddish will star in Mystery Girl, a new comic book adaptation for Netflix.

The film is based on the Dark Horse comic of the same name, created by Paul Tobin and Alberto Alburquerque. Dark Horse Entertainment has a first … Read More

Plus/Minus: Lili Reinhart to star in Netflix drama from Rafiki director

Lili Reinhart will star in Plus/Minus, the new film from Wanuri Kahiu.

Kahiu made a splash in 2018 with her sophomore feature Rafiki, which was nominated for both the Queer Palm and Un Certain Regard prizes at Cannes. Now, she’s … Read More