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Birders: New documentary flies on to Netflix this September
September 14, 2019 | David FarnorBird lovers will flock together this September to watch a new documentary from Netflix, Birders.
The film explores the migration of a diverse number of birds who successfully traverse the US-Mexico border each year, and the bird lovers on both … Read More
Trailer: Leavenworth to premiere on STARZPLAY this October
September 14, 2019 | David FarnorTrue crime documentary Leavenworth, exec-produced by Steven Soderbergh, will be released in the UK this October by STARZPLAY.
The STARZ Original five-part docu-series, which has its world premiere at Tribeca TV Festival this Sunday, tells the story of Clint Lorance, … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with Kuku Studios
September 14, 2019 | David FarnorKuku Studios, set up by a team of former Pixar creatives, has inked an overall deal with Netflix.
The multi-year agree,ment will see its key members – Alex Woo, Stanley Moore, Tim Hahn, and Erik Benson – exclusively produce animated … Read More
Matt Reeves to adapt Way station for Netflix
September 14, 2019 | David FarnorMatt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho has snapped up the rights to adapt Way Station for Netflix.
The Cloverfield director’s production company has a first look deal in place with the streaming giant, with Animal Farm, Button Moon, Idol and Recursion … Read More
Trailer: YouTube Impulse returns for Season 2 this October
September 14, 2019 | David FarnorYouTube Original series Impulse returns for a second season this October, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of what’s in store.
The series saw Jumper director Doug Liman dive back into the series of novels upon which the … Read More
His Dark Materials gets November air date
September 13, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One’s His Dark Materials finally has a release date – and it’s one that’s sooner than you think.
Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Philip Pullman’s series of novels tells the story of Lyra, the young protagonist who lives in Jordan … Read More
Trailer: Modern Love arrives on Amazon this October
September 13, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon is in the mood for Modern Love this October, and a new trailer gives us a fresh look at the series.
Inspired by the popular New York Times column of the same name, the series is created by Once … Read More
Netflix inks partnership with Dharmatic Entertainment
September 12, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is entering into a long-term partnership with Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment.
As the director of eight major films and host of a successful talk show, Johar has a proven track record of telling stories that resonate with audiences all … Read More
BBC unleashes archive with launch of new hub
September 12, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is making thousands of fascinating clips from its archive available to watch on a new online hub.
Located at bbc.co.uk/archive, it will house more than 1,700 newly published videos for viewers to watch and enjoy, many of … Read More
Dolemite Is My Name: Eddie Murphy explains who Rudy Ray Moore is
September 12, 2019 | David FarnorThis October, Netflix is bringing the story of Rudy Ray Moore to the screen in Dolemite Is My Name – and star Eddie Murphy is on hand in a new teaser to give us the oral history of the iconic … Read More