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Shudder orders new documentary to explore history of queer horror
June 28, 2019 | David FarnorShudder has ordered a new documentary that will explore the history of queer horror cinema.
Earlier this year, the subscription streaming service premiered Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, to widespread acclaim. The documentary shed new light on how … Read More
Netflix’s When They See Us seen by more than 23m accounts
June 27, 2019 | David FarnorAva DuVernay’s new Netflix series, When They See Us, has been watched by more than 23 million accounts so far, the streaming giant has announced.
The drama chronicles the real life case of the Central Park Five, five teenagers of … Read More
Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson to star in Amazon’s Bliss
June 27, 2019 | David FarnorSalma Hayek and Owen Wilson are set to star in Amazon’s new original film Bliss, Deadline reports.
At a time when big name buzz is surrounding Disney and Apple’s ventures into streaming, the casting is a reminder that Amazon Studios … Read More
Channel 4’s The Windsors returns for Season 3
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorThe Windsors are returning to Channel for a third season. The comedy, executive produced by Camilla Campbell and Robert Wulff-Cochrane and written by Bert Tyler-Moore and George Jeffrie, will catch up with the royal family in its own inimitable style, … Read More
Kiara Advani to star in Netflix’s Guilty
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorKiara Advan will star in Netflix’s new original film Guilty.
The actor, who made her digital debut last year with the widely acclaimed Netflix anthology movie, Lust Stories, is teaming up with the streaming service once again for the drama. … Read More
Keeley Hawes to star in ITV drama Honour
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorKeeley Hawes will star in Honour, new two-part drama for ITV.
The fact based drama, produced by Hera Pictures in association with Buddy Club, will see Hawes (pictured above in ITV’s The Durrells) plays the real-life detective who brought five … Read More
Hush Money: BBC Three tests friendships with new game show
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorA brand new game show, Hush Money, will be coming to BBC Three later this year. Made by All3Media’s Maverick Television, the new show will offer groups of friends brave enough to enter the Hush Money chambers the ultimate physical … Read More
BBC digital series to explore black British history before the Windrush
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorTwo new digital series from the BBC will seek to rethink black British history before the Windrush.
The Empire Windrush arrived 71 years ago – bringing with it a new generation of black Britons. But black British history didn’t begin … Read More
Watch: First trailer lands for Orange Is the New Black Season 7
June 26, 2019 | David Farnor“Life likes to test you. And when you make a bad choice, living with what you’ve done can be some punishment.” That’s the sound of Orange is the New Black reaching its epic conclusion, as Season 7 of the Netflix … Read More
Trailer: Anthony Mackie and Frank Grillo team up for Netflix’s Point Blank
June 25, 2019 | David FarnorAnthony Mackie and Frank Grillo are teaming up for new Netflix thriller Point Blank.
The duo are no strangers, having appeared on opposite sides of the MCU divide in Captain America: Civil War, with Mackie as Falcon and Grillo as … Read More