Netflix doubles down on Sundance documentaries

Netflix has been on a Sundance shopping spree, snapping up the rights to two documentaries that debuted at the festival.

Skywalkers: A Love Story is directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina, who both produce for All Rise Films, alongside … Read More

Kidnapping: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon team up for Netflix film

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting for a bit of Kidnapping – and Netflix has already snapped up the thriller.

The two friends have been collaborating as far back as 1997, when they co-starred in and co-wrote Good Will … Read More

Netflix inks partnership with Studio Ponoc

Netflix has entered into a long-term partnership with Japanese animation company Studio Ponoc.

Studio Ponoc was founded in 2015 by renowned former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura. The name “Studio Ponoc” comes from the Croatian word “ponoć”, which means “midnight” … Read More

BBC lines up international versions of The Traitors

Before Season 2 of The Traitors reached its gripping finale this week, the BBC has already lined up international versions of the reality series for the year ahead.

Originally conceived in the Netherlands by IDTV, an All3Media company, the format … Read More

Colin Firth to star in Sky’s Lockerbie

Colin Firth will star in Sky’s Lockerbie.

On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane … Read More

It’s What’s Inside: Netflix acquires Sundance horror hit

Netflix has acquired the rights to Sundance breakout horror hit It’s What’s Inside.

The film follows a pre-wedding party, which descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend shows up with a mysterious suitcase.

The film stars Brittany … Read More

Trailer: Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks star in Apple’s Constellation

“Will you be careful out there?” “Always.” Those are the famous last words that kick off Constellation, Apple TV+’s psychological thriller – and a new trailer gives us a first look at the series.

Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the … Read More

Netflix to become home of WWE Raw

Netflix is making a big move into sports programming with a new deal to become the new home of WWE Raw.

The long-term partnership will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program to the streaming platform from 2025 onwards. It marks the … Read More

Scott Stuber to leave Netflix

Scott Stuber is leaving Netflix this year, seven years after he became head of the streamer’s original films.

Stuber was named Chairman of Netflix Film in January 2023. Prior to Netflix, Scott founded and ran Bluegrass Films and served as … Read More

Sofia Coppola talks Apple’s cancellation of The Custom of the Country

Sofia Coppola has spoken out about Apple’s decision to cancel The Custom of the Country.

The project was first announced back in May 2020 and is an adaptation of Edith Warton’s 1913 novel. The book is a scathing story of … Read More