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Trailer: Transparent Season 4 premieres this September
July 29, 2017 | David Farnor“You’re a boundary pusher.” “I have no idea what boundaries are.”
That’s the sound of Transparent returning this September for a fourth season.
The fourth season of Amazon’s most award-winning and ground-breaking original series charts the coming out of the … Read More
The Defenders: What we know about Netflix’s new superhero crossover
July 29, 2017 | David FarnorWhile the comic book world awaits Infinity War with baited breath, we’re more excited about Marvel’s plans for the small screen than the big screen – specifically, The Defenders. And more details about the new Netflix crossover event continue to … Read More
Trailer: Cleverman Season 2 to premiere on BBC Three this August
July 29, 2017 | David Farnor“You can’t fix the situation. It’s happened. Learn from it.”
That’s the sound of Cleverman returning for a second season, as the Australia dystopian drama prepares to serve up more action, more sci-fi and a whole heap of tough … Read More
You Can Tutu dances onto UK digital this summer
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorNew British film You Can Tutu dances onto UK digital platforms this summer.
The movie, which stars Hollyoaks’ Stuart Manning, is that rare thing in modern British cinema: a film about ballet. You Can Tutu follows 12-year-old Tutu Marlow, who’s … Read More
Download Day: Summer break sparks surge in offline streaming
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorToday is the day that most people will download TV and movies ahead of their summer holidays, according to Amazon.
The online giant’s research suggests that Friday 28th July, which it has dubbed “Download Day”, will see a surge in … Read More
Trailer: Channing Tatum stars in Amazon’s Comrade Detective
July 28, 2017 | David FarnorThis summer, the Cold War heats up, as Channing Tatum stars in Amazon’s new action comedy, Comrade Detective.
The half-hour series, from Amazon Studios and A24, is set in 1980s Romania. True to its nostalgic inspiration, the series is presented … Read More
American Gods tops Amazon’s summer streaming smash hits
July 27, 2017 | David FarnorIn the world of streaming, data is the most important thing – but it’s also the most closely-guarded secret. Subscription platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and MUBI don’t release their viewing figures to anyone, never letting on which … Read More
Tom Hardy, Kayvan Novak lead BBC Three’s 2017 comedy pilots
July 27, 2017 | David FarnorTom Hardy and Kayvan Novak are leading the charge of big names appearing in BBC Three’s new batch of comedy pilots for 2017.
One of the best things about BBC Three has been its commitment to finding and nurturing new … Read More
Comic-Con: Amazon’s The Tick promises absurdity, laughs and loneliness
July 26, 2017 | David FarnorAs anyone who lives within a mile of the internet will know, Comic-Con took place last weekend, and while Marvel and Netflix stole the show, Amazon’s own super offering wasn’t to be overlooked: its new TV adaptation of The Tick. … Read More
High and Dry: E4 orders comedy series from online short
July 26, 2017 | David FarnorE4 has ordered a new comedy series based on an online short by Marc Wootton.
The internet has become a new pool of talent for larger broadcasters, with a growing number of web series picked up by everyone from the … Read More