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Trailer: Tamara Jenkins’ Private Life set for October Netflix release
September 15, 2018 | David Farnor“We’re doing everything we can short of kidnapping to start a family,” says Richard (Paul Giamatti) in the trailer for Private Life, and it sets the tone for Tamara Jenkins’ heartfelt, tender comedy about the painful hope of trying to … Read More
Channel 5 cancels Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 5 has officially cancelled Big Brother and Celebrity Brother.
The reality series, which took its name from the George Orwell novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, is one of the longest-running shows on UK TV. First beginning back in 2000, presented by … Read More
Netflix unveils trailer for animated series Hilda
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is targeting older kids this September, with its new animated series Hilda – and a new trailer promises something really quite charming.
A production of Silvergate Media, the makers of Octonauts, in collaboration with Mercury Filmworks, Hilda transforms the … Read More
Mystery Road TV series heads to BBC Four
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Four has bagged the rights to Mystery Road the TV series.
The six-part drama, based on Ivan Sen’s acclaimed feature film, is a crime thriller set against the big landscapes and stunning scenery of Australia.
Produced by Bunya Productions … Read More
VICE box sets arrive on All 4
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorVICE is coming to All 4. From today, a whole wave of box sets from the youth-focused media company are available to stream on Channel 4’s on-demand platform. The first release of more than 900 hours of VICE’s content, previously … Read More
Trailer: Travels with My Father Season 2 returns this September
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorJack Whitehall returns to Netflix this September with his dad and tow – and a new trailer for their adventures give us a first look at their holidays up close.
Last year Jack and Michael embarked on a South East … Read More
Amazon unveils new trailer for The Romanoffs
September 13, 2018 | David FarnorWith The Romanoffs almost exactly one month away, Amazon has unveiled a new trailer has landed for Matthew Weiner’s new drama.
The original contemporary anthology is created, written, directed and executive produced by the Mad Men legend and features … Read More
Channel 4 and Sky to share box sets and Walter Presents shows
September 12, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 and Sky will share box sets, series and Walter Presents titles in a first-of-its-kind content deal between the two broadcasters.
The deal will see selected Channel 4 and Walter Presents drama series released on the Sky and NOW … Read More
Gold Digger: BBC One starts filming on new drama from Thirteen creator
September 12, 2018 | David FarnorTwo years after BBC Three launched its online presence with flagship dramas Thirteen, its key players are moving to BBC One. As rising star Jodie Comer leads Killing Eve, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new thriller (released on BBC Three and BBC One … Read More
MUBI to release Gus Van Sant’s Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot in UK cinemas
September 11, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI has snapped up the rights to Gus Van Sant’s Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot.
The subscription streaming service will distribute the latest from the Good Will Hunting director in UK cinemas this October.
Based on the … Read More