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Netflix cancels The Magic Order TV series
October 14, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has cancelled its plans to adapt The Magic Order as a series.
The first comic book published by Netflix, after its acquisition of Millarworld, The Magic Order follows five families of magicians sworn to protect our world for generations, … Read More
Netflix’s Atlantics wins First Feature prize at London Film Festival
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Atlantics won the First Feature prize at the London Film Festival last night.
The festival’s 2019 awards were presented on stage ny Festival Director Tricia Tuttle and respective Jury Presidents in front of a public audience, at a special … Read More
The Irishman: Scorsese talks decision to go with Netflix
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorMartin Scorsese has spoken out about his decision to go with Netflix for his latest film, The Irishman.
The movie, which had its international premiere at the London Film Festival yesterday, brings together Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe … Read More
The Grand Tour will return this year: Andy Wilman reveals plans for show’s future
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorThe Grand Tour and former Top Gear producer Andy Wilman has dropped new details about the plans for the motoring show’s future at Amazon.
Amazon announced last year that they had entered into a deal with The Grand Tour hosts … Read More
Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard begin filming on Amazon’s Annette
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorFilming is now underway on Amazon’s latest star-studded original film, Annette.
The movie, directed by Leos Carax, stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. They play a stand-up comedian and a modern opera star, who become star-crossed lovers. They are joined … Read More
Amazon orders stand-up special from Iain Stirling
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon has ordered a stand-up comedy special from Iain Stirling.
The Scottish comedian has seen his star rocket in recent years, thanks to his sarcastic, brash commentary for ITV2’s Love Island. Since then, he had also appeared on Dave’s show … Read More
ITV2 goes to Killer Camp for Halloween
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorITV2 is visiting Killer Camp this Halloween.
The reality series airs across five nights leading up to 31st October and sees 11 unsuspecting contributors dropped into an 80s-inspired lakeside lodge where, after an explosive twist, they learn it’s not the … Read More
BBC Four acquires Norwegian drama Wisting
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Four has acquired the 10-part Norwegian crime drama Wisting from Banijay Rights.
The drama, which stars Sven Nordin and Carrie-Anne Moss, is based on the best-selling books The Caveman and The Hunting Dogs by writer Jørn Lier Horst. Set … Read More
Liza on Demand Season 2 most-watched YouTube original
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Liza on Demand has broken records to become the most-watched YouTube original series to date, after the video giant has started to make its premium shows available free for the first time.
With more than 37 million … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 12th October 2019
October 12, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI continues its London Film Festival picks this week, after the release of the brilliant Beanpole, as Zombi Child arrives online to stream. Before that, there’s the equally impressive double-bill of Steven Soderbergh’s Che biopic.
Want to see something on … Read More