VOD film review: Memory: The Origins of Alien

This insightful essay about the thematic origins of Ridley Scott’s horror finds renewed fear and fascination in the franchise.Read More

Apple TV+ scraps Richard Gere’s Bastards

Apple TV+ hasn’t launched yet, but it has already racked up its first cancellation: Richard Gere drama Bastards.

The eight-episode programme was ordered straight to series last year. Based on an Israeli drama, the show was set to follow two … Read More

Amazon Studios acquires Jennifer Kent’s Alice + Freda Forever

Amazon Studios has acquired the global rights to Jennifer Kent’s Alice + Freda Forever.

The adaptation of Alexis Coe’s book is written and directed by Kent, who made a big splash on the world stage with The Babadook, which was … Read More

Netflix unveils new Korean slate of originals

Netflix is stepping up its investment in Korean content with a new slate of more than 10 originals.

The announced slate includes a wide spectrum of genres, from supernatural action drama (The School Nurse Files) to romance with a sci-fi … Read More

VOD film review: Avengers: Endgame

What Marvel’s epic finale lacks in stakes it makes up for in sheer, spectacular fun.Read More

VOD film review: The Rock

Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery are a hugely entertaining double-act in Michael Bay’s definitive 90s actioner.Read More

Trailer: Chelsea Handler says hello to privilege in Netflix documentary

“My name is Chelsea Handler and I’m as white as they come.” That’s the sound of Chelsea Handler tackling the subject of white privileged in her new Netflix documentary.

Called Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, it marks the return of … Read More

When the Camellia Blooms: Netflix nabs new Korean drama

Netflix has picked up the international rights to new Korean drama When the Camellia Blooms.

The romance drama tells the story of Dongbaek, an orphan who grew up to become a single mom. She owns a small bar, also called … Read More

Dynamo magics up new series for Sky One

After five years away from TV due to illness, award-winning magician Dynamo returns to screens next year with a new three part special for Sky One.

Called Project 7, it claims to change the face of magic on television. The … Read More

Patty Jenkins inks overall deal with Netflix

Patty Jenkins is moving to Netflix having inked an overall deal with the streaming giant.

Netflix has increasingly looked to sign talent directly in recent years, as it builds its own library of original and distinct content rather than license … Read More