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Apple TV+ inks overall deal with Monica Beletsky
November 2, 2019 | David FarnorApple TV+ has inked an overall deal with Monica Beletsky.
The tech giant’s fledgling new subscription streaming service launched this weekend, with a slew of high-profile names attached to projects, from Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston to Jason Momoa and … Read More
BBC Three on the lookout for young talent in Northern Ireland
November 2, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Three is on the lookout for new young voices and talent in Northern Ireland.
The online change is opening its doors to independent production companies based in Northern Ireland to submit format ideas as part of a new development … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 2nd November 2019
November 2, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI continues its steady stream of exclusive releases this week with Seamus Murphy’s collaboration with PJ Harvey, A Dog Called Money. It joins the surprise release of The Souvenir last week, along with LFF gems Zombi Child and Yves Saint … Read More
Sky One renews Temple for Season 2
November 2, 2019 | David FarnorSky One has renewed its original drama Temple for a second season.
The series, which is based on the Norwegian thriller Valkyrien, tells the story of Daniel Milton (Mark Strong), a respected surgeon who finds himself drawn into the underground … Read More
Apple TV+: Everything you need to know | Release date, price, content, devices and reviews
November 1, 2019 | David FarnorApple has officially unveiled its new subscription streaming service, Apple TV+, and with only a matter of weeks until the Netflix rival launches, the question on everyone’s lips is simple: is it going to be worth it?
While Apple promised … Read More
Where can I see Earthquake Bird in UK cinemas?
November 1, 2019 | David FarnorThis weekend sees Netflix’s Earthquake Bird released in UK cinemas, following its recent premiere at the London Film Festival.
Based on the book by Susanna Jones, the noir thriller follows two women who fall in love with the same man, … Read More
Apple TV app available on Fire TV
November 1, 2019 | David FarnorThe Apple TV app has arrived on Amazon Fire TV, just in time for the launch of its new streaming service.
Apple TV+ goes live worldwide today, offering a range of original TV shows and movies for £4.99 a month. … Read More
Sky and WarnerMedia expand partnership to include HBO Max co-productions
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorSky and WarnerMedia are expanding their partnership as Warner prepares to launch its new streaming service HBO Max.
HBO Max will launch in the USA in May 2020, bringing together all of the HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. library into … Read More
Sakho and Mangane: Walter Presents acquires first African drama for UK
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorWalter Presents has acquired the rights to Sakho and Mangane.
The global TV drama service, which is available for free on All 4, has made its name by offering a wide range of TV series from around the world, from … Read More
The Troubles At 50: BBC iPlayer launches documentary collection
October 31, 2019 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is marking 50 years since the arrival of troops in Northern Ireland with a new collection of documentaries, The Troubles At 50.
Included in the collection of programmes commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland are three new documentaries released … Read More