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Mexico’s answer to Léon? Walter Presents Mr. Avila this November
November 16, 2017 | David FarnorWalter Presents is heading to warmer climes this winter, as it flies out to meet Mexico’s answer to Leon: Mr. Avila.
The gripping thriller portrays the trials and tribulations of a hitman with a heart, who struggles to juggle … Read More
Margaret takes centre stage in The Crown 2 trailer
November 16, 2017 | David Farnor“You should be careful about where you’re seen and with whom.” That’s Queen Elizabeth II in the new trailer for The Crown Season 2, giving advice not to one of her subjects, but her sister, Margaret.
The princess takes centre … Read More
Netflix unveils Frontier Season 2 trailer
November 16, 2017 | David FarnorJason Momoa returns this month to star in Season 2 of Netflix’s Frontier, and its trailer promises shifting loyalties and new threats, not to mention the harsh, icy perils of the wilderness.
Momoa reprises his role of Declan Harp, a … Read More
Train to Busan director heads to Netflix for Psychokinesis
November 15, 2017 | David FarnorUpdate: Psychokinesis now has a Netflix release date of 25th April 2018
Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-Ho is heading to Netflix for his next project, the blockbuster Psychokinesis.
The South Korean zombie-on-a-train thriller was a runaway hit last year, … Read More
Judd Apatow returns to stage for Netflix stand-up special
November 15, 2017 | David FarnorJudd Apatow is returning to stand-up comedy for the first time in 25 years for a new Netflix special.
What do you do when all your friends give you the same advice? Do the exact opposite, of course. Apatow, who … Read More
Netflix snaps up Channel 4 Trump documentary
November 14, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has snapped up the rights to Channel 4’s new Donald Trump documentary.
The series, which was commissioned by the broadcaster, is a four-part exploration of the President of the United States, chatting his journey from the world of business … Read More
Is Amazon eyeing up an ad-supported video service?
November 14, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon may be eyeing up a free, ad-supported video service to complement its Amazon Prime Video platform.
The online giant is throwing its weight – and its money – behind its online video arm, most recently inking a colossal deal … Read More
Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist calls for industry change after CW producer suspended
November 13, 2017 | David FarnorSupergirl’s Melissa Benoist has called for industry change in the entertainment world, after a producer on a number of The CW shows has been suspended over sexual harassment accusations.
Benoist has played Supergirl for over two seasons now, providing a … Read More
French comedian Gad Elmaleh teams up Netflix for new series
November 13, 2017 | David FarnorFrench comedian Gad Elmaleh is going international, with his first Netflix now in the works and an English-language special also on the way.
Branded as France’s answer to Jerry Seinfeld, Elmaleh is no stranger to the streaming giant, with … Read More
Is there too much TV?
November 13, 2017 | David FarnorFor decades, TV has always been served up to us in blocks of time by a select number of channels. Now, the rise of online streaming means that we have TV served up to us by a growing number of … Read More