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Trailer: The Pale Horse set for February premiere
February 2, 2020 | David FarnorThe Pale Horse, BBC One’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation, finally arrives on our screens this February, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the atmospheric drama.
A mysterious list of names is found in the shoe of … Read More
ITV orders surveillance thriller Viewpoint
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorITV has ordered surveillance thriller Viewpoint from screenwriter Ed Whitmore.
The five-part series, from the Emmy and Edgar award winning writer, is based on an idea by Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer, who has co-created the series. It follows a police … Read More
The Twilight Zone gets February 2020 UK air date
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorThe Twilight Zone reboot finally has an official UK air date – and a UK TV home – with SyFy set to release the series this February.
The new revival of the iconic anthology series is presented and exec-produced Jordan … Read More
Netflix orders four more Adam Sandler films
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is extending its partnership with Adam Sandler for another four films.
Adam Sandler can currently be seen in Josh and Benny Safdie’s critically acclaimed Uncut Gems, which hit Netflix worldwide today (except for the USA). He has won a … Read More
Amazon orders adult animated comedy Fairfax
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon is stepping up its adult animation game with the commission of new comedy series Fairfax.
Created and executive produced by Matt Hausfater (Undateable), Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, Fairfax follows four school friends on their never-ending quest for clout … Read More
Trailer: Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself set for LFF debut
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorPhillida Lloyd’s herself is heading to the London Film Festival next month, before going to be released in UK cinemas.
It follows the story of Sandra (Clare Dunne), who on the surface of it, is a young Mum struggling to … Read More
Katharine McPhee to star in Netflix’s Country Comfort
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorKatharine McPhee is heading from Broadway to Netflix for new comedy series Country Comfort.
The Waitress the musical star will play Bailey, a young country singer whose career and personal life get derailed. So she takes a job as … Read More
Chris Chibnall shuts down fan theory on Doctor Who twist
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorDoctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has spoken to The Mirror about the surprise twist in last week’s episode, confirming that Jo Martin is definitely the real deal.
Spoilers below for Episode 5 of Season 12. Not seen it? Read our … Read More
Disney+ reboots The Quest in unscripted TV push
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorSince its launch in the US last year, Disney+ has made headlines with its plans for new Marvel adventures and the success of its Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The House of Mouse is thinking bigger than its popular brands, … Read More
Sundance 2020: Amazon snaps up Uncle Frank
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Studios has snapped up the rights to Uncle Frank following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film, which stars Paul Betany, follows a closeted gay man who comes out to his family. Set in 1973, it sees … Read More