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Trailer: Soderbergh’s The Laundromat set for UK cinema release this September
August 28, 2019 | David FarnorSteven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat will be released in UK cinemas this September by Netflix, and now, we have our first look at what the Ocean’s Eleven director has in Store.
The film boasts a typically starry cast, led by Meryl … Read More
Hey, Beeb? BBC to launch new voice assistant to accompany iPlayer
August 27, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is planning to launch its own voice assistant in the next year, in a move that puts it in competition with Amazon and Google.
The working title for the assistant is “Beeb”, which would be the wake-word for … Read More
Love Nature to launch on Sky and NOW TV
August 27, 2019 | David FarnorLove Nature will launch on Sky and NOW later this year, bringing hundreds of hours of mind-blowing nature TV to viewers.
With awe-inspiring content filmed across 40 countries, Blue Ant Media’s streaming channel, available as a standalone SVOD service, makes … Read More
Trailer: Goliath Season 3 set for October release
August 27, 2019 | David FarnorGoliath will return this autumn for a third season and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of what’s in store for Amazon’s legal drama.
Billy Bob Thornton will again reprise his role as washed-up lawyer Billy McBride and will … Read More
BBC Three orders My Left Nut comedy-drama
August 25, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Three has ordered My Left Nut, a new coming-of-age comedy drama.
Based on the award-winning stage play (pictured), the tale of friendship, family and grief is written by Irish newcomers Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney in their first project … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in September 2019?
August 25, 2019 | David FarnorSchool’s back in session for Netflix this September, with the return of Spanish high school thriller Elite, but there’s more than enough to keep you busy between lessons and after homework. New series include Sacha Baron Cohen thriller The Spy, … Read More
Mimi and the Mountain Dragon flies on to BBC One this Christmas
August 24, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One has its sights set on Mimi and the Mountain Dragon for this year’s Christmas family treat.
The channel’s adaptations of popular kids books have become something of an annual tradition during the festive period, with precious gems including … Read More
BBC Three orders horror series Red Rose
August 24, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Three has ordered a new horror series, Red Rose.
The eight-part series, written by the Clarkson twins – Michael and Paul – was commissioned by Fiona Campbell, Controller of BBC Three and Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama. It … Read More
Encore! Kristen Bell reunites high school theatre casts for Disney+
August 24, 2019 | David FarnorDisney is getting the band back together for its new original series, Encore!, and Kristen Bell will be the one doing the reuniting.
The Good Place star, and self-diagnosed musical theatre junkie, will exec-produce the series, which brings together former … Read More
Trailer: Anna Kendrick stars in Disney+ movie Noelle
August 24, 2019 | David FarnorChristmas is coming early for Disney fans with Anna Kendrick starring in new Disney+ holiday movie, Noelle.
The film follows Kris Kringle’s daughter, who is full of Christmas spirit and holiday fun, but wishes she could do something “important” like … Read More