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Netflix orders five more Turkish originals
March 13, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered five more original projects from Turkish creators, including its first original Turkish film.
Pelin Distas, Director of Original Content, says: “Turkey, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to many untold stories. We also know … Read More
Trailer: Netflix reveals How to Fix a Drug Scandal this April
March 13, 2020 | David FarnorIn 2013, Massachusetts State Police arrest 35-year-old crime drug lab lab chemist Sonja Farak for tampering with evidence: and that was only the beginning. Over time, details emerged that Farak had been in fact using the drugs that she was … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with Lost in Space showrunner Zack Estrin
March 13, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has inked an overall deal with Lost in Space showrunner Zack Estrin.
The sci-fi series, which rebooted the classic serial about the Robinson family’s journey to find their way home after being through off course in a dangerous alien … Read More
Watch: Trailer for Apple TV+’s Beastie Boys Story
March 13, 2020 | David FarnorBeastie Boys Story, Spike Jonze’s new documentary about the band, may no longer be having its premiere at the cancelled SXSW festival, but it’s still on course to debut on Apple TV+ this April – and a new trailer gives … Read More
Watch: Amazon unveils full trailer for Tales from the Loop
March 13, 2020 | David Farnor“When someone says something is impossible, I prove it’s possible.” That’s the sound of Amazon bringing Tales from the Loop to our screens, and a new trailer promises an eerily unusual collection of stories.
Perhaps the first series ever based … Read More
Amazon orders Fernando Alonso docuseries
March 12, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video has ordered Fernando, a documentary series about F1 driver Fernando Alonso.
Produced by The Mediapro Studio, the series will examine the life off the Formula One World Champion, one of Spain’s most successful and popular sport stars. … Read More
Channel 4 announces Putin: A Russian Spy Story
March 12, 2020 | David FarnorThis year Vladimir Putin marks 20 years in office with a dramatic overhaul of the Russian constitution, which could allow him to retain power after his presidential term expires in 2024. At the same time, Channel 4 has announced Putin: … Read More
Trailer: Obamas present Netflix documentary Crip Camp
March 12, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix, in partnership with Higher Ground Productions, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, is preparing to launch its second feature documentary, Crip Camp, and a new trailer gives us a fresh look at the Sundance hit.
Down the … Read More
J-Style Trip: Jay Chou gets a reality series on Netflix
March 11, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is teaming up with Jay Chou for a new reality series.
J-Style Trip is unscripted and will give viewers an unprecedented opportunity to get a rare glimpse into the life of the Mandarin pop music sensation.
A show filled … Read More
Watch: Netflix drops trailer for Altered Carbon: Resleeved
March 11, 2020 | David Farnor“In the 21st century, human consciousness was digitised…” That’s the sound of the Altered Carbon universe being rebooted as a new anime series.
Altered Carbon: Resleeved is set within the same world as the Netflix live-action series, which recently … Read More