John Boyega to develop non-English language films with Netflix

John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions is partnering with Netflix to develop non-English language films.

The independent production company, founded by the British-Nigerian actor, will develop film projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in … Read More

Trailer: Netflix pops Uncorked online this March

Elijah (Mamoudou Athie) must find a way to balance his dream of becoming a master sommelier with his father’s expectations for him to carry on the family’s popular Memphis barbeque joint.

Starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, and Niecy … Read More

Netflix orders first Nigerian original drama

Netflix has ordered its first Nigerian original drama.

The untitled series will be directed by Vaya helmer Akin Omotoso, alongside Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi.

Starring Kate Henshaw and Ade Laoye, the series follows Kemi, a goddess reincarnated as a … Read More

In from the Cold: Netflix finds cast for Spanish spy thriller

Netflix has found the cast for its new female-driven spy thriller In from the Cold.

Directed by Ami Canaan Mann and created by Adam Glass (Supernatural, The Chi), the eight-hour drama follows a single mother in suburban New Jersey, whose … Read More

Trailer: Netflix’s Italian drama Ultras kicks off this March

An ageing soccer fanatic faces down the reality of his past in new Netflix drama Ultras.

The life of Sandro (Aniello Arena), the leader of the Apache ultras group, arrives at a crossroads after he is denied access to his … Read More

BBC Two orders Season 6 and 7 of Inside No. 9

BBC Two has renewed Inside No. 9 two times over with an order for a sixth and seventh season.

The two brand new seasons will promise more fantastically twisted tales from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. The announcement comes ahead … Read More

Parenting without Borders: Jessica Alba to star in Disney+ series

Jessica Alba is heading to Disney+ for a new series, Parenting without Borders.

The docuseries is based on a book of the same name, which was published in 2013. Written by Christine Gross-Loh, Ph.D, it reveals the surprising ways that … Read More

Channel 4 orders bumper serving of Beat the Chef

Channel 4 has ordered a bumper serving of Beat the Chef, its new daytime cooking show presented by Andi Oliver.

The series, produced by Twofour, part of ITV Studios, and Motion Content Group, sees amateur cooks go head-to-head against award … Read More

Channel 4 calling for online teen content

Channel 4 has issued a call-out for digital content aimed at teens aged 13 to 16. The content will be showcased across the channel’s social media platforms over the coming year.

The content will give a platform to fresh, unheard … Read More

Amazon brings back The Kids in the Hall

Amazon is bringing back The Kids in the Hall as its first Canadian original series.

Kids in the Hall first debuted back in 1989 on CBC and went on to run for 100 episodes. The sketch comedy has since led … Read More