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Netflix snaps up sci-fi spec script Mimi from Rio
December 8, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has snapped up the sci-fi spec script Mimi from Rio.
The screenplay, which is described by Deadline as “inventive” and having “shades of Ex Machina and Children of Men”, is set in the near future. It follows two brothers … Read More
The Grand Tour: What Season 2 needs to get back on track
December 7, 2017 | David FarnorThis Friday sees Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May screech back onto our screens for Season 2 of Amazon’s The Grand Tour. After the first season’s uneven run, we look at the seven improvements the show needs to get … Read More
Netflix inks exclusive multi-year deal with Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps
December 7, 2017 | David FarnorShawn Levy is entering into a multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix to produce television series.
Levy is something of a household name, thanks to his directing of the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as films such as Real … Read More
Amazon Prime Video now available on Apple TV
December 6, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is now available on Apple TV.
After months waiting, Amazon has announced that its app is finally available on Apple TV 4K and previous generations of Apple TV in over 100 countries. The launch happens after the … Read More
Netflix unveils Black Mirror Season 4 release date in new trailer
December 6, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has finally confirmed the release date for Black Mirror Season 4 in a new trailer for the show.
After 2017, it’s hard to imagine a bright future, and Charlie Brooker’s new run of his dystopian tech anthology isn’t doing … Read More
Frankie Boyle’s New World Order to return for end of 2017 special
December 6, 2017 | David FarnorFrankie Boyle will be dissecting 2017 this Christmas, as Frankie Boyle’s New World Order returns for an end-of-year special.
Frankie Boyle’s 2017 New World Order will see the comedian on satirical form, as he combines stand-up, review and discussion with … Read More
SYFY joins NOW TV Entertainment Pass
December 6, 2017 | David FarnorChristmas is coming early for science fiction fans this year, as streaming service NOW welcomes SYFY to its Entertainment Membership.
From today, fans of the genre can now stream SYFY – NBCUniversal International Networks’ brand dedicated to all things science … Read More
Trailer: The League of Gentlemen will return this December
December 6, 2017 | David Farnor“Didn’t there use to be a shop up here?” That’s the sound of The League of Gentlemen returning for three new episodes this Christmas.
Yes, BBC Two is going back to Royston Vasey this month, as Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, … Read More
Netflix falls for French romantic comedy series
December 5, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix is heading back to France for a new romantic comedy series.
The untitled show, which is based on an original idea from British writer Chris Lang, is set in modern day Paris and follows a group of friends who … Read More
MUBI inks multi-year deal with NBCUniversal
December 5, 2017 | David FarnorMUBI has inked a major deal with NBCUniversal to expand its library of old and modern classics.
The multi-year deal includes such titles as Being John Malkovich, Dazed and Confused, Rumblefish, Touch of Evil and several Hitchcock films, from Rope … Read More