Netflix options John Scalzi novel Old Man’s War

Netflix has optioned John Scalzi’s sci-fi novel Old Man’s War to develop as a feature film.

The novel is the first in a six-part series of books by the author, with the initial entry earning a nomination for a Hugo … Read More

First look at Jessica Jones Season 2

Between The Defenders and The Punisher, not to mention Iron Fist, Marvel’s Netflix-verse has had a busy old year – but throughout the largely male-driven series of events, one question has been lodged firmly in the back of our minds: … Read More

Netflix snaps up sci-fi spec script Mimi from Rio

Netflix has snapped up the sci-fi spec script Mimi from Rio.

The screenplay, which is described by Deadline as “inventive” and having “shades of Ex Machina and Children of Men”, is set in the near future. It follows two brothers … Read More

Netflix inks exclusive multi-year deal with Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps

Shawn Levy is entering into a multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix to produce television series.

Levy is something of a household name, thanks to his directing of the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as films such as Real … Read More

Netflix falls for French romantic comedy series

Netflix is heading back to France for a new romantic comedy series.

The untitled show, which is based on an original idea from British writer Chris Lang, is set in modern day Paris and follows a group of friends who … Read More

Wormwood: Errol Morris’ Netflix series gets a trailer

Documentary legend Errol Morris is heading to Netflix this Christmas for a brand new series, Wormwood.

The show aims to uncover the truth behind the CIA, LSD, mind control, and the death of a family man. Directed by Morris, it … Read More

Black Mirror boldly goes into new territory with USS Callister trailer

“Crew, we have a new member of the team…” That’s Jesse Plemons in the final trailer for Black Mirror Season 4, which gives us a look at what might be the show’s most ambitious episode yet: an episode set in … Read More

Black Mirror unveils Metalhead poster

Beware of dogs. That’s the sinister warning that accompanies the new poster for Black Mirror’s Metalhead.

The penultimate episode in Season 4’s 13 Days of Black Mirror, which is unveiling new posters and trailers every other day, it’s directed … Read More

Trailer: Netflix’s Dirk Gently will return in January

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency will return fo Season 2 in January, Netflix has confirmed.

The adaptation of Douglas Adams’ comic novels, which is co-produced by Netflix and BBC America, brings to life the unexpected world of the hyper, absurd, eponymous detective (played by Samuel Barnett), with Elijah Wood playing Dirk’s reluctant sidekick, Todd. Written and exec produced by Max Landis, the series first premiered at the end of last year.

“The result isn’t the Dirk Gently fans will know – far from it,” we wrote in our review of the opening episodes. “But as the programme repeatedly throws ideas at the screen, from energy vampires to lost pets, that non-stop energy slowly begins to form a whole from its uneven fragments that, while all over the place, not as funny as you might like and barely logical, is strangely entertaining. Maybe it is a bit like Douglas Adams after all.”

Netflix announced this weekend that Dirk Gently Season 2 will be released on 5th January – not a surprise, given the streaming giant’s stuffed December schedule, including Dark, Black Mirror Season 4, The Crown Season 2 and Bright.

Here’s the trailer unveiling the release date and giving us a glimpse of the show’s sophomore run:

Prepare to be clueless. @ElijahWood and @MrSamuelBarnett return for Season 2 of #DirkGently's Holistic Detective Agency, coming 5th January. pic.twitter.com/mtp4pZzAsZ

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) December 1, 2017

Tyler Labine to play Sherlock in Dirk Gently Season 2

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Tyler Labine has signed on to play Sherlock Hobbs in Season 2 of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
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Netflix nabs A Korean Odyssey for global streaming

Netflix has nabbed the global rights to A Korean Odyssey.

The new TV series from Studio Dragon (Goblin and Signal) is directed by Park Hong-Kyun of The Greatest Love and written by the Hong sisters(Hong Mi-Ran, Hong Jung-Eun), the writers … Read More