BBC announces new documentaries at DocFest 2021

The BBC has announced a slew of new documentary commissions at Sheffield DocFest this week.

To coincide with her session as the film festival, Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, History and Religion, announced four new series and a … Read More

The Drop: BBC Three unveils streetwear competition

BBC Three is doubling down on its success with Glow Up, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and The Rap Game with new competition series The Drop.

The new entertainment format will invite nine of Britain’s most promising up-and-coming creatives to enter … Read More

VOD film review: Shiva Baby

Anxiety and comedy collide in Emma Seligman’s funny, surprising and remarkable debut feature.Read More

Trailer: Jean-Claude Van Damme is Netflix’s Last Mercenary

Jean-Claude Van Damme is heading to Netflix in new action comedy The Last Mercenary – and a new trailer gives us a first look at JCVD in action.

The film is written and directed by David Charhon, who wrote and … Read More

Teaser: Kate arrives on Netflix this September

Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson star in Kate, arriving on Netflix this September – and a new teaser gives us a first taste of the film, as well as confirming its release date.

Written by Umair Aleem, the film … Read More

Adrian Lester joins Vicky McClure in ITV’s Trigger Point

Adrian Lester will star opposite Vicky McClure in Trigger Point, a new thriller for ITV.

Written by screenwriting newcomer Daniel Brierley, the six-part drama puts the spotlight on counter terrorism policing and the extraordinary work of the Metropolitan Police Bomb … Read More

Netflix inks first-look deal with Jennifer Lopez

Netflix has inked a first-look with Jennifer Lopez and her production company, Nuyorican Productions.

The multi-year agreement will see Nuyorican Productions produce a slate of films, television series, scripted and unscripted content, with an emphasis on projects that support diverse … Read More

Trailer: Liam Neeson’s The Ice Road heads to Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is taking to The Ice Road with Liam Neeson this June.

Written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh (Kill the Irishman, 2004’s The Punisher, Jumanji, Die Hard with a Vengeance), the film stars Liam Neeson, Holt McCallany, Matt … Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: Love Fraud

This deliciously satisfying true crime road trip puts its victims in the driving seat.Read More

DocFest 2021 review: My Dear Spies

My Dear Spies is streaming as part of Sheffield DocFest – find out more about the festival here.

Put your hand up if you’ve ever wanted to know more about your family history. Keep your hand up if that’s because … Read More