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Trailer: BBC and Netflix epic Troy: Fall of a City arrives this weekend
February 15, 2018 | David FarnorTroy: Fall of a City arrives this weekend on BBC One. The epic new series, co-produced by the Beeb and Netflix, is a visceral retelling of the fall of Troy in eight parts.
It is written by David Farr … Read More
Trailer lands for Love Season 3
February 15, 2018 | David FarnorThis is Love. Or is it? Netflix’s romantic comedy, created by Judd Apatow (40 Year Old Virgin, Trainwreck), Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Awkward) and Paul Rust (Arrested Development), returns this March to answer the question once and for all.
Following … Read More
Netflix cancels Disjointed after one season
February 15, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has cancelled pot sitcom Disjointed after just one season.
The stoner workplace comedy from Emmy winning creators Chuck Lorre and David Javerbaum stars Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Ruth, a lifelong advocate for legalisation who is finally living … Read More
Netflix signs overall deal with Ryan Murphy
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has inked a new overall deal with Ryan Murphy, in one of the year’s biggest TV talent signings.
To describe Murphy as “prolific” would be an understatement. He created the groundbreaking television drama Nip/Tuck, which won the Golden Globe … Read More
Netflix’s Benji unleashes a full trailer
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorJust in time for half-term, Netflix has unleashed the full trailer for its new family film, Benji.
Yes, everyone’s favourite (well, everyone in the US) pawsome hero is returning to prove to the world that with love and determination in … Read More
MUBI to release Have a Nice Day in cinemas this March
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI will release controversial Chinese animation Have a Nice Day in cinemas this March.
Banned by film festival Annecy and causing controversy across the world, the pulse-pumping animated black comedy from director Liu Jian channels Pulp Fiction through a lens … Read More
This Country returns for Season 2 this February
February 14, 2018 | David FarnorThis Country will return this month for its second season, BBC Three has confirmed.
One of online channel’s best new comedies from last year, the mockumentary is set in the village of Northleach, exploring the lives of young people in … Read More
Record numbers catch up as Kiri becomes Channel 4’s most-watched drama
February 13, 2018 | David FarnorKiri is now Channel 4’s most-watched drama of all time, after record numbers of people raced to catch up.
Consolidated viewing figures released today – taking account of timeshifted viewing on a television over a seven day period – show … Read More
Homeland Season 7 returns to UK TV this Sunday
February 13, 2018 | David Farnor“The last time they tried to overthrow the goverment was never.”
Homeland Season 7 finally has a UK TV air date, and Carrie and co. are returning to our screens sooner than you might think. That’s not the only thing … Read More
BBC iPlayer views jump 11pc in record year
February 12, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer enjoyed a record year in 2017, as the streaming service saw its views jump 11 per cent.
The Beeb’s VOD platform has become a key part of the corporation’s reach in an increasingly digital age, as a growing … Read More