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Watch: Trailer for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 4 Part 2
January 17, 2019 | David Farnor“I’m living my dream – and not the one where I get chased by Cap’n Crunch.” That’s the sound of Titus (Tituss Burgess) in the final ever episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which arrive on Netflix this month.
Tina Fey’s … Read More
BBC to explore Danny Dyer‘s Right Royal Family in new series
January 16, 2019 | David FarnorOn Who Do You Think You Are?, Danny Dyer discovered he was descended from King Edward III, a revelation that became one of the best TV moments of 2017. Now, the Beeb is reteaming with the EastEnders star to explore … Read More
Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray reunite for Apple and A24’s On the Rocks
January 16, 2019 | David Farnor16 years after Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola is reuniting with Bill Murray for On the Rocks.
The 2003 drama earned Coppola an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, as well as a nomination for Best Director and Best Picture. Murray, … Read More
Ride Upon the Storm set for January premiere
January 16, 2019 | David FarnorWalter Presents will Ride Upon the Storm this January, with the new series from the creator of Borgen swooping onto UK screens.
The streaming channel, which is dedicated to the best TV shows from around the world, scooped the rights … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Paddleton to premiere at Sundance
January 16, 2019 | David FarnorMark Duplass and Ray Romano are heading to Sundance this year with new Netflix comedy-drama Paddleton.
Duplass and Romano will play two misfit neighbours, who find themselves on an unexpected emotional journey when one of them is diagnosed with cancer. … Read More
Netflix announces first Thai original series The Stranded
January 15, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled its first original series from Thailand, The Stranded, with the show’s cast presented to the world this week.
In collaboration with GMM Grammy and H2L Media group, the series stars Thailand’s Sinjai Plengpanich, Sarunyoo and Hattaya Wongkrachang, … Read More
UKTV Play launches AI-powered upgrade
January 15, 2019 | David FarnorUKTV is investing in AI to improve its on-demand service, UKTV Play.
Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster is launching a new version of its steaming app, which uses machine learning to personalise each user’s experience. The enhanced app lets users browse … Read More
Trailer: Conversations with a Killer comes to Netflix
January 15, 2019 | David Farnor“He doesn’t look like the type to kill somebody,” says a member of the public in Netflix’s new documentary, Conversations with a Killer. The series gives us a look inside the mind of Ted Bundy, using statements from the serial … Read More
Trailer: Netflix issues a Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
January 15, 2019 | David Farnor“There is simply no room for independent free-thinking anymore.” That’s the sound of Trigger Mike waging war on society in his new Netflix series. With no due respect, Trigger Warning will see Mike take on the economy, gang culture, religion, … Read More
Twitter builds on live sports streaming with NBA player cam
January 14, 2019 | David FarnorTwitter is adding to its live sports line-up with a new NBA deal that will introduce an experimental new player cam.
A new agreement between the NBA, Turner Sports and Twitter will see the second half of 20 games this … Read More