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Trailer: Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself set for LFF debut
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorPhillida Lloyd’s herself is heading to the London Film Festival next month, before going to be released in UK cinemas.
It follows the story of Sandra (Clare Dunne), who on the surface of it, is a young Mum struggling to … Read More
Katharine McPhee to star in Netflix’s Country Comfort
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorKatharine McPhee is heading from Broadway to Netflix for new comedy series Country Comfort.
The Waitress the musical star will play Bailey, a young country singer whose career and personal life get derailed. So she takes a job as … Read More
Chris Chibnall shuts down fan theory on Doctor Who twist
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorDoctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has spoken to The Mirror about the surprise twist in last week’s episode, confirming that Jo Martin is definitely the real deal.
Spoilers below for Episode 5 of Season 12. Not seen it? Read our … Read More
Disney+ reboots The Quest in unscripted TV push
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorSince its launch in the US last year, Disney+ has made headlines with its plans for new Marvel adventures and the success of its Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The House of Mouse is thinking bigger than its popular brands, … Read More
Sundance 2020: Amazon snaps up Uncle Frank
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Studios has snapped up the rights to Uncle Frank following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film, which stars Paul Betany, follows a closeted gay man who comes out to his family. Set in 1973, it sees … Read More
Netflix announces One Piece live-action series
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorOne of the best-selling manga series of all time, One Piece, is coming to Netflix.
The manga, written by Eiichiro Oda, has captivated fans for many years and sold over 460 million copies. Now, Netflix is partnering with Tomorrow Studios … Read More
Astonishment and empathy: The magic of Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki
January 30, 2020 | Nathanael SmithWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary animator celebrated by a Blu-ray … Read More
BBC iPlayer enjoys record year with 4 billion requests in 2019
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has broken 4 billion requests to stream programmes for the first time ever, ending 2019 with an all-time record high of 4.4 billion requests – up approximately 12 per cent on the previous year.
December was BBC iPlayer’s … Read More
Watch: New trailer for Narcos: Mexico Season 2
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorNo high lasts forever, warns the new trailer for Narcos: Mexico Season 2.
The spin-off series is testament to that, as Netflix decided after several seasons to stop its narcotics thriller focused on Colombia in favour of a new story … Read More
Mrs Brown’s Boys beats Fleabag at 2020 National Television Awards
January 29, 2020 | David FarnorMrs Brown’s Boys beat Fleabag at the 2020 National Television Awards last night, winning the comedy prize for the fifth year in a row.
Brendan O’Carroll’s Saturday night sitcom trumped a host of comedy big-hitters, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Golden Globes … Read More