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Netflix unveils new Korean slate of originals
September 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is stepping up its investment in Korean content with a new slate of more than 10 originals.
The announced slate includes a wide spectrum of genres, from supernatural action drama (The School Nurse Files) to romance with a sci-fi … Read More
Trailer: Chelsea Handler says hello to privilege in Netflix documentary
September 6, 2019 | David Farnor“My name is Chelsea Handler and I’m as white as they come.” That’s the sound of Chelsea Handler tackling the subject of white privileged in her new Netflix documentary.
Called Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, it marks the return of … Read More
When the Camellia Blooms: Netflix nabs new Korean drama
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has picked up the international rights to new Korean drama When the Camellia Blooms.
The romance drama tells the story of Dongbaek, an orphan who grew up to become a single mom. She owns a small bar, also called … Read More
Dynamo magics up new series for Sky One
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorAfter five years away from TV due to illness, award-winning magician Dynamo returns to screens next year with a new three part special for Sky One.
Called Project 7, it claims to change the face of magic on television. The … Read More
Patty Jenkins inks overall deal with Netflix
September 6, 2019 | David FarnorPatty Jenkins is moving to Netflix having inked an overall deal with the streaming giant.
Netflix has increasingly looked to sign talent directly in recent years, as it builds its own library of original and distinct content rather than license … Read More
A Discovery of Witches Season 2 unveils first image and new cast
September 5, 2019 | David FarnorJames Purefoy, Paul Rhys and Sheila Hancock are joining A Discovery of Witches for Season 2, and we’ve got our first look at the show’s return.
The second season of the hit Sky drama, adapted from Shadow of Night, Deborah … Read More
Sky Kids launches Back to School collection
September 5, 2019 | David FarnorSky Kids has launched a new Back to School collection to help kids navigate the start of the new academic year.
The curated line-up runs until 8th September on Sky Q, Sky + and the Sky Kids app and brings … Read More
Trailer: Disenchantment Part 2 arrives this September
September 5, 2019 | David Farnor“There are things beyond your understanding you are destined for.”
That’s the sound of Disenchantment stepping up its scale as it returns for a second run.
Matt Groening’s animated comedy fantasy series is set in the crumbling medieval kingdom of … Read More
Avengers: Endgame tops UK Film Chart for second week
September 4, 2019 | David FarnorAvengers: Endgame has landed a second huge week at Number 1 on the UK’s Official Film Chart, following its record-breaking debut last week. This week, Endgame racked up 101,700 downloads, bringing its total so far to 437,000. It is … Read More
Netflix releases trailer for Between Two Ferns: The Movie
September 4, 2019 | David FarnorMatthew McConaughey briefly drowns in the new trailer for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, and that darkly ridiculous joke sets the tone for Netflix’s upcoming comedy.
Based on the Funny or Die talk show, which is hosted by Zach Galifianakis, … Read More