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NextUp nabs Fringe favourites Tom Stade and Joseph Morpurgo
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is bringing two Fringe festival favourites to its stand-up line-up this week, with the arrival of specials from Tom Stade and Joseph Morpurgo.
Canadian comedian Tom Stade is one of the most original and exciting acts on the circuit … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 7th September 2019
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorAfter releasing it in UK cinemas, MUBI this week brings us an overlooked collaboration between Gus Van Sant and Joaquin Phoenix – the biopic of Portland comic book artist John Callahan. It’s joined by another underrated treat, the stop-motion animated … Read More
Apple TV+ scraps Richard Gere’s Bastards
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorApple TV+ hasn’t launched yet, but it has already racked up its first cancellation: Richard Gere drama Bastards.
The eight-episode programme was ordered straight to series last year. Based on an Israeli drama, the show was set to follow two … Read More
Amazon Studios acquires Jennifer Kent’s Alice + Freda Forever
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon Studios has acquired the global rights to Jennifer Kent’s Alice + Freda Forever.
The adaptation of Alexis Coe’s book is written and directed by Kent, who made a big splash on the world stage with The Babadook, which was … Read More
Netflix unveils new Korean slate of originals
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is stepping up its investment in Korean content with a new slate of more than 10 originals.
The announced slate includes a wide spectrum of genres, from supernatural action drama (The School Nurse Files) to romance with a sci-fi … Read More
Trailer: Chelsea Handler says hello to privilege in Netflix documentary
September 6, 2019 | David Farnor“My name is Chelsea Handler and I’m as white as they come.” That’s the sound of Chelsea Handler tackling the subject of white privileged in her new Netflix documentary.
Called Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, it marks the return of … Read More
When the Camellia Blooms: Netflix nabs new Korean drama
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has picked up the international rights to new Korean drama When the Camellia Blooms.
The romance drama tells the story of Dongbaek, an orphan who grew up to become a single mom. She owns a small bar, also called … Read More
Dynamo magics up new series for Sky One
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorAfter five years away from TV due to illness, award-winning magician Dynamo returns to screens next year with a new three part special for Sky One.
Called Project 7, it claims to change the face of magic on television. The … Read More
Patty Jenkins inks overall deal with Netflix
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorPatty Jenkins is moving to Netflix having inked an overall deal with the streaming giant.
Netflix has increasingly looked to sign talent directly in recent years, as it builds its own library of original and distinct content rather than license … Read More
A Discovery of Witches Season 2 unveils first image and new cast
September 5, 2019 | David FarnorJames Purefoy, Paul Rhys and Sheila Hancock are joining A Discovery of Witches for Season 2, and we’ve got our first look at the show’s return.
The second season of the hit Sky drama, adapted from Shadow of Night, Deborah … Read More