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Orange Is the New Black Season 3 art released
April 28, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released the artwork for Season 3 of Orange Is the New Black – and it’s pretty enough to make you smile like Crazy Eyes.
The five individual posters feature some of show’s best characters, from Chapman herself to … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson’s final Top Gear episodes take pole position on iPlayer
April 27, 2015 | David FarnorJeremy Clarkson’s final episodes of Top Gear that made it to air raced into pole position on BBC iPlayer last month.
The broadcaster shelved Clarkson’s last episodes following the scandal that led to his contract not being renewed, but audience … Read More
Extant Season 2 to premiere in UK on Amazon in July
April 27, 2015 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Extant will premiere in the UK on Amazon Prime this July, hours after its US air date.
The sci-fi mystery, which stars Halle Berry, continues the story of astronaut Molly Woods, who returned from a year in … Read More
BBC releases trailer for Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
April 26, 2015 | David Farnor“I’m Strange.” “Indeed.”
The trailer for Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell has landed.
The BBC’s adaptation of the 2004 novel by Susanna Clarke follows the relationship between two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. But this is no Jonathan Creek: … Read More
Daniel Radcliffe GTA drama leads new BBC Two line-up
April 25, 2015 | David FarnorNigella Lawson speaking at the BBC Two 2015 launch in London Photo: BBC
Daniel Radcliffe will star in a new Grand Theft Auto-based drama on BBC Two.
The feature-length drama, which co-stars Bill Paxton, will follow the controversy surrounding the … Read More
Wuaki.tv boosts indie line-up with new Icon deal
April 24, 2015 | David FarnorWuaki.tv has signed a new deal with Icon Film Distribution to add more indie movies to its line-up.
The pay-per-view streaming site has stepped up its independent offerings in the past year, signing an agreement with Arrow for its arthouse … Read More
Family Guy comes back to BBC Two… before going to ITV2
April 24, 2015 | David FarnorFamily Guy is coming back to BBC Two… for now.
Season 13 of Seth MacFarlane’s animated hit, with its signature blend of surreal cut-aways, alcoholic dogs, homicidal babies and orchestra-backed music, follows The Griffins, will air on the BBC Two … Read More
E4 shuts down on election day to encourage youth vote
April 24, 2015 | David FarnorWe’ve written at length before about the level of political disengagement among many young voters in the UK, who could’t care less about voting in the day time – then go home and spend all night watching House of Cards.
Primeval’s Andrew Lee Potts scoops top short film prize
April 23, 2015 | David FarnorThe reed.co.uk Short Film Awards were handed out at BAFTA last night – and Andrew Lee Potts took home the top prize.
The London-based actor and director, best known for his work on Primeval, won the Grand Prix prize of … Read More
Aziz Ansari to get own Netflix comedy show
April 23, 2015 | David FarnorGet ready, world. Tom Haverford has made it to the big time: Aziz Ansari is reportedly getting his own comedy series on Netflix.
The comedian has won over audiences worldwide with his sleazy supporting role in NBC’s Parks and … Read More