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Hello America: Ridley Scott and Netflix to adapt JG Ballard’s novel
May 19, 2017 | David FarnorRidley Scott and Netflix are reuniting to adapt JG Ballard’s novel Hello America.
The streaming giant is the talk of tinseltown right now, as it premieres two movies In Competition at Cannes for the first time, as well as … Read More
Amazon teams up with Annapurna Pictures for US release of Ben Stiller’s Brad’s Status
May 19, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon is teaming up with Annapurna Pictures to release Ben Stiller’s new comedy in US cinemas.
The movie, which is directed by Mike White, stars Michael Sheen, Luke Wilson and Jenna Fischer. At the head of the ensemble is Stiller, … Read More
Will Smith and Bong Joon-ho defend Netflix at Cannes
May 18, 2017 | David FarnorWill Smith and Bong Joon-ho have both dismissed criticism of Netflix at the opening of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The event, now in its 70th year, is the first at which Netflix has premiered a movie, a sign of … Read More
MUBI heads to Cannes for 2017
May 18, 2017 | David FarnorMUBI is heading to Cannes once again this year, with the world’s biggest film festival taking over the subscription service to offer a collection of Croisette favourites, old and new.
Every year, the creme de la creme of the … Read More
Borja Cobeaga to direct Netflix movie Fe de Eterras
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorBorja Cobeaga will direct Netflix’s next Spanish original movie, Fe de Etarras.
The filmmaker, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2005 for his live action short, One Too Many, has since gone on to become a notable player … Read More
Netflix’s Okja and War Machine to get UK cinema release
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix’s Okja and War Machine will both be released in UK cinemas this year.
The streaming giant, which heads to Cannes this week to premiere Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories, has come under fire from the Cannes Film Festival in … Read More
Clip: Shimmer Lake brings laughs to Netflix’s Memento
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorShimmer Lake swims onto Netflix this summer, and now, we have a chance to put our toe in its darkly comic waters.
The crime thriller, which unfolds in reverse time, sounded a lot like Christopher Nolan’s memento, when Netflix snapped … Read More
Sky and HBO reunite for The New Pope
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorSky and HBO are reuniting to make The New Pope.
The joint production, which will be created and directed by Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino, follows the success of their collaboration on The Young Pope.
The show, which starred Jude Law … Read More
Claire Underwood takes centre stage in new House of Cards Season 5 teaser
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorClaire Underwood takes centre stage in the latest House of Cards Season 5 teaser.
The First Lady, who has been every bit a co-lead in Netflix’s political thriller since Season 1, has been the big driver of the show’s direction … Read More
Morgan Neville to direct Orson Welles doc for Netflix
May 16, 2017 | David Farnor20 Feet from Stardom’s Morgan Neville is directing a documentary about Orson Welles for Netflix.
The helmer of the Oscar-winning film will profile the legendary filmaker in the untitled movie, which will focus particularly on Welles’ relationship with Hollywood – … Read More