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Idris Elba to star in Apple TV+ spy romance
August 18, 2020 | VOD News
Idris Elba will star in a new spy film for Apple TV+.
Little is known about the thriller, other than it combines espionage and romance and it is set in Africa. Nonetheless, its captured attention, thanks to Elba’s attachment and … Read More
True Spirit: Netflix orders Jessica Watson biopic
August 17, 2020 | VOD News
Jessica Watson is getting a biopic at Netflix, with a new film in the words based on her bestselling memoir.
The film is based on the incredible true story of the 16 year old, who, in 2009, became the youngest … Read More
Trailer: Rising Phoenix tells the story of the Paralympic Games
August 17, 2020 | VOD News
Netflix promises to inspire audiences this August with documentary Rising Phoenix.
The film tells the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games. From the rubble of World War II to the third biggest sporting event on the planet, the Paralympics sparked … Read More
Grimmfest goes online for 2020: Full line-up
August 17, 2020 | VOD News
Grimmfest is going online for 2020, joining a number of film festivals taking place in the digital ether due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While cinemas are reopening across the UK, festivals are a trickier proposition, cramming swathes of fans into … Read More
Trailer: Trinkets returns for Season 2 this summer
August 17, 2020 | VOD News
“The three of us walking in together? It’s like out coming out party.” That’s the sound of Trinkets returning to Netflix as Elodie, Tabitha and Moe reunite for a second season.
Based on the young adult novel by Kirsten “Kiwi” … Read More
Host heads to BFI for online Q&A
August 17, 2020 | VOD News
Host is heading to the BFI in more ways than one.
The film, which debuted on Shudder last month, follows a group of six friends who hire a medium to conduct a séance over Zoom during lockdown. When things go … Read More
Amazon inks first-look deal with Lizzo
August 16, 2020 | VOD News
Amazon has inked a first-look deal with Lizzo.
The singerm songwriter and multi-talented musician, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has enjoyed several sit singles, including Good as Hell and Juice, but has increasingly moved into film too. She … Read More
Christian Milian, Jay Pharoah to star in Alicia Keys-produced Netflix rom-com
August 16, 2020 | VOD News
Christian Milian, Jay Pharoah will star in a new romantic comedy for Netflix, produced by Alicia Keys.
Yes, the multiple Grammy-winning artist will produce a new film for the streaming giant, her second for the company after the recently released … Read More
Amazon orders detective drama from Robert Downey Jr
August 16, 2020 | VOD News
Amazon has ordered a new detective drama from Robert Downey Jr, Susan Downey (The Brave One, Gothika) and Adam Perlman.
The series, which is currently untitled, is adapted from Michael Lista’s Toronto Life article The Sting. Based on true events, … Read More
Walter Presents 23 Cases to solve this September
August 16, 2020 | VOD News
Walter Presents is lining up 23 Cases to solve this September, thanks to a new German crime drama.
The public breathes a sigh of relief when serial killer Maximillian Rapp finally confesses to 23 brutal murders. But for Detective Tara … Read More
