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What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in January 2018?
December 14, 2017 | David FarnorIt may not be Christmas yet, but we’re already thinking ahead to the new year. Why? Because 2018 is bringing with it all the good things, like the return of Star Trek: Discovery and Riverdale Season 2, not to mention … Read More
Amazon inks first-look deal with Mozart in the Jungle EP
December 14, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon has inked a first-look deal with Will Graham, one of the Executive Producers on Mozart in the Jungle.
Based on Blair Tindall’s memoir of the same name, the comedy series about a classic orchestra was created by Roman Coppola … Read More
Christmas Inheritance trailer: Netflix makes another holiday movie
December 14, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix is seriously getting into the seasonal spirit this year, unveiling its first ever original holiday movie, A Christmas Prince, at the star of December. Since then, it has followed up the Hallmark-esque drama with a dark comedy about a … Read More
Netflix fires Kids TV chief over Masterson comments
December 14, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has fired its former chief of Kids TV over his remarks on the allegations against Danny Masterson.
The star of Netflix sitcom The Ranch has been under investigation since March for multiple claims of sexual assault, with three women … Read More
Shot in the Dark: Netflix brings Nightcrawler to the small screen
December 13, 2017 | David Farnor“We cover the night because that’s when the crazy stuff happens.” That’s one of the people featured in Netflix’s new documentary series, Shot in the Dark.
The show follows three rival freelance stringers, as they scour the streets at … Read More
Will: Virgin TV to show the wild side of Shakespeare
December 13, 2017 | David FarnorVirgin TV will be showing customers Shakespeare as never seen before this Christmas, as a new drama about the Bard is unleashed as a box set.
From the writer of Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge, Will promises “wild, rowdy and … Read More
Blue Planet II most popular show on BBC iPlayer this year
December 13, 2017 | David FarnorBlue Planet II has become BBC iPlayer’s most popular programme of 2017 so far, with 4.2 million requests for the first episode. This overtakes the first episode of Tom Hardy’s Georgian-era drama Taboo by 133,000 requests to become the new … Read More
Netflix unveils 2018 slate of short documentaries
December 12, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing its commitment to short-form documentaries with a new line-up of non-fiction shorts for 2018. The streaming giant has announced its slate for early next year, two of which were previously announced as a part of the 2018 … Read More
Netflix reveals trailer for Russell Howard stand-up
December 12, 2017 | David FarnorRussell Howard’s first Netflix stand-up special is heading to your living room this month, and a new trailer gives us a taste of the laughs that are in store.
Russell Howard brings his quirky and manic energy to his debut … Read More
Mozart in the Jungle Season 4 trailer strikes up the romance
December 12, 2017 | David FarnorMozart in the Jungle will be striking up the romance this February, when the show returns for a fourth season.
The Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Amazon series, based on the memoir Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs & Classical … Read More