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Hitmen, The Queen and I: Sky One orders new British comedies
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorSky’s one has ordered a brave of new British comedy series from talent including Mel and Sue and David Walliams.
Yes, Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc will star in their first scripted comedy, Hitmen. The six-part series, produced by Tiger … Read More
ReMastered: Netflix goes behind the hit tunes in new documentary
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorMusic is a conversation that never ends, a call-and-response between fact and fiction. That’s the starting point for Netflix’s new documentary series, ReMastered, which investigates the high-profile events affecting some of the most legendary names in music.
Helmed by the … Read More
Amazon jokes around with Jack Ryan “deleted scenes”
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorIt’s only been a mater of weeks since Amazon’s Jack Ryan series premiered and it has already ordered a second season and snapped up a host of impressive new stars, including Noomi Rapace and Michael Kelly. If there was any … Read More
Netflix releases full trailer for Wild District
September 26, 2018 | David Farnor“When did he turn himself in?” “Two months ago.” That’s the sound of Jhon Jeiver returning to society in Netflix’s new original thriller, Wild District.
The Colombian series follows a lethal guerrilla fighter who escapes the jungle after the signing … Read More
Amazon finds its Maradona as series casting begins
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorEarlier this year, Amazon ordered a new biopic of footballing legend Maradona. That, of course, begs the question: who could play Maradona on screen? Now, Amazon has officially found the person to do it – or, specifically, the three people … Read More
YouTube Gaming powers down as part of strategy reboot
September 25, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube has quietly powered down its YouTube Gaming this month, as it reboots its strategy around video games.
Gaming content has become a major part of the online streaming landscape From mobile gaming to strategy guides, Let’s Plays to Esports … Read More
Marvel hasn’t ruled out more The Defenders or Daredevil
September 25, 2018 | David FarnorMarvel hasn’t ruled out more episodes of The Defenders or Daredevil, it’s TV head has confirmed.
Marvel’s growing Netflix universe has become increasingly interwoven since it debuted with Matt Murdock and with each new solo outing it opens up new … Read More
UKTV Play launches on Samsung TVs
September 25, 2018 | David FarnorUKTV Play has launched on Samsung TVs across the UK.
With thousands of hours of Dave, Drama, Really and Yesterday programming on offer, UKTV’s on-demand and catch-up offers anytime viewing, access to box-sets, previews of new shows, exclusive content and … Read More
Netflix starts production on Mexican series Yankee
September 25, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has started production on its New Mexican series Yankee.
The project marks Netflix’s growing investment in Mexican originals, with series recently launched including Ingobernable, Club de Cuervos, Luis Miguel and La Casa de Las Flores. It is even releasing … Read More
Trailer: Morgan Neville goes behind The Other Side of the Wind in new Netflix doc
September 25, 2018 | David FarnorThis November, Netflix releases The Other Side of the Wind, the restored final film by the cinematic force that was Orson Welles. In 1970, the Citizen Kane director was an artist in exile looking for his Hollywood comeback, before dying … Read More