The Rise of Sivagami: Netflix orders prequel to Baahubali franchise

Netflix has ordered a prequel to Baahubali, India’s highest grossing film franchise.

The Netflix original series is based on Anand Neelakantan’s book, The Rise of Sivagam, and takes place before the hit global blockbuster. Called Baahubali: Before the Beginning, it … Read More

Netflix picks up Korean medical drama Life

Netflix is expanding its library of K-drama with the acquisition of new series Life.

The medical drama, which features Lee Dong-wook from the Korean hit series Goblin, Is written by Lee Su-yeon (Stranger) and directed by Hong Jong-chan and Lim … Read More

VOD film review: The Apparition

This investigative drama concerning religion has plenty of details to believe in, but little to inspire devotion.Read More

Trailer: Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After set for September release

Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After arrives on Netflix this September, and a new trailer gives us our first look at the latest project from the Wadjda director.

The film, which is based on the book by Trisha R. Thomas, stars … Read More

VOD film review: Tomb Raider (2018)

Alicia Vikander makes for a likeable Lara Croft in this fun start to a promising new franchise.Read More

UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2, Episode 11 (spoilers)

Elisabeth Moss deserves all the awards for this gruelling, moving one-woman show.Read More

Amazon axes Dangerous Book for Boys

Amazon has decided to axe its TV series based on The Dangerous Book for Boys.

Inspired by the best-selling book, the series told the story of a family overcoming loss with the help of a book filled with life lessons … Read More

VOD film review: Pacific Rim: Uprising

Pacific Rim: Uprising’s plot holes and underwhelming action leave you yearning for the strange magic of the original.Read More

Andy Serkis to direct Animal Farm for Netflix

Andy Serkis will direct a new film based on Animal Farm for Netflix.

George Orwell’s ‘fairy story’, a scathing satire of Soviet communism, is as potent now as it was in 1945. It sees the animals of Manor Farm rise … Read More

VOD film review: Journeyman

Paddy Considine and Jodie Whittaker deliver knockout performances in this heartfelt boxing drama.Read More