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Game of Thrones: Season 5’s Top 10 moments
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorGame of Thrones Season 5 saw HBO’s fantasy epic depart from the books for the first time, and that decision to abbreviate, omit or introduce brand new elements worked both for and against the programme. Accelerating its momentum by stripping … Read More
Lunatics: Netflix releases trailer for Chris Lilley’s controversial new series
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorChris Lilley is coming back to our screens this month with a new Netflix series, Lunatics.
The 10-part show sees Lilley take on the role of six different characters, including a Pet Psychologist to the stars, a Real Estate Entrepreneur, … Read More
Trailer: The Looming Tower arrives on BBC Two this April
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorThe Looming Tower will officially air on BBC Two this April, with a new trailer giving viewers a taste of what’s in store.
The 10-part drama is based on Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer Prize-winning non-fiction book about the rising threat of … Read More
E4 acquires The Other Two
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorThe acclaimed US sitcom The Other Two is coming to E4 this spring.
The series, acquired by Channel 4 in a new deal with Viacom International Studios, follows siblings Cary (Drew Tarver – Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) and Brooke (Helene … Read More
YouTube pushes into interactive programming
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorYouTube is moving with the times and making a concerted push into interactive programming.
The online video giant has been striving to gain traction with its YouTube Originals, as a key part of its YouTube Premium subscription service, and … Read More
Disney+ unveils non-fiction line-up with Chef’s Table creators
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorDisney+ has been making waves in recent months with its ambitious slate of fiction projects, including spin-offs from Star Wars and Monsters, Inc., as well as a number solo outings for MCU characters. But the House of Mouse’s plans for … Read More
Trailer: KJ Apa stars in Netflix’s The Last Summer
April 11, 2019 | David FarnorKJ Apa heads back to Netflix next month for The Last Summer.
The new romantic comedy follows this group of teens in the months before college, as they spend time with family and friends over a Chicago summer before moving … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s My First First Love arrives this April
April 11, 2019 | David Farnor“There’s someone I like. But then again, it’s a secret.” That’s the universal sound of someone falling for their first first love in Netflix’s new Korean rom-com, My First First Love.
The series follows a group of friends who, under … Read More
Ralph Breaks The Internet tops film chart
April 10, 2019 | David FarnorRalph Breaks The Internet smashed the Official Film Chart this week as it climbed three places to reach Number 1 following its release on disc. The animated sequel sees John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman return to voice Ralph and … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with Kenny Ortega
April 10, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has inked a new overall deal with High School Musical veteran Kenny Ortega.
The producer, director, and choreographer has entered into a multi-year agreement with the online giant, which will see him develop and direct new projects for streaming. … Read More