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Ares: Production begins on first Netflix Dutch series
February 12, 2019 | David FarnorProduction is underway on Ares, Netflix’s first Dutch original series.
The eight episode psychological horror stars Jade Olieberg, Tobias Kersloot, Lisa Smit, Robin Boissevain and Frieda Barnhard, with Golden Calf-winning actress Rifka Lodeizen in a supporting role. It follows the … Read More
Counterpart cancelled by STARZ
February 12, 2019 | David FarnorCounterpart has been cancelled by STARZ after two seasons.
The sci-fi series, created by Justin Marks, is an espionage thriller about a mysterious world hidden beneath the surface of our everyday existence. J.K. Simmons stars as Howard Silk (J.K. Simmons), … Read More
Trailer: MUBI releases Border for Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI is releasing the Cannes prize winner Border this Valentine’s Day for a special preview.
Directed by Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi, co-written by Isabella Eklöf (dir. Holiday) and Let the Right One In author John Ajvide Lindqvist, Border blends romance, … Read More
Leaving Neverland to air on Channel 4 this March
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorLeaving Neverland officially has a UK TV release date, with the Sundance documentary set to premiere on Channel 4 this March.
The Michael Jackson film, which is directed by Dan Reed, premiered in Utah last month, and sparked a wave … Read More
Frozen Planet II leads BBC’s natural history slate
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorFrozen Planet II will lead the BBC’s slate of natural history programming for the coming three years.
A landmark series of natural history titles will take the broadcaster’s natural history offer into the next decade, with three new shows … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Juanita arrives this March
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Juanita arrives this March, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect.
The new film from Clark Johnson, it stars Luke Cage’s Alfre Woodard as Juanita, who is fed up with her deadbeat grown-up children … Read More
Netflix’s Roma crowned Best Film as The Favourite rules the BAFTAs
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorRoma made movie history last night, when it won Best Film at the 2019 BAFTAs, becoming the first streaming film to be given the top prize by the British Academy Film Awards.
Alfonso Cuaron’s black-and-white Mexican masterpiece – read … Read More
Josh Mond to direct Peter Dinklage in Netflix’s Last Sons of America
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorJames White director Josh Mond is heading to Netflix for his latest project, Last Sons of America, starring Peter Dinklage.
The film is based on the graphic novel by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Matthew Dow Smith. Matt Reeves’ production company … Read More
Period. End of Sentence: Netflix to release Oscar-nominated short this February
February 10, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will release the Oscar-nominated short documentary Period. End of Sentence. this February, just in time for those catch up with awards season.
Directed by Rayka Zehtabchi, the film follows a group of women and girls in rural India who … Read More
Trailer: Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho set for Valentine’s Day release
February 10, 2019 | David FarnorComedy’s richest, sexiest, snack returns to the stage for a stand-up special this Valentine’s Day. Yes, Ken Jeong is stepping behind the mic for his first comedy special.
The comedian and actor is best known internationally for his role … Read More