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Patrick Sproull

Atypical: drama renewed for season 3

Atypical, Netflix’s drama about a teen with autism, is set to continue its stay at the streaming service, as it’s now officially been picked up for a third season… The series follows “Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum, who has decided he is ready for romance. In order to start dating — and hopefully … >

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People Just Do Nothing: Amazon order US remake

People Just Do Nothing, the BBC’s popular mockumentary sitcom has been officially picked up for a US remake by Amazon, it’s been reported. The sitcom follows a group of London-based pirate radio station and the lives of its hosts, MC Grindah and DJ Beats. It’s created by and stars Allan Mustafa, Steve Stamp, Asim Chaudhry and … >

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Friday the 13th: LeBron James to produce reboot

It’s been rumoured for years but plans are afoot to resurrect Jason Voorhees and the Friday the 13th franchise- thanks to LeBron James… James and his production company SpringHill Entertainment and Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment are in talks to snag the rights to make a new chapter of Voorhees’ killing spree. With a legal feud regarding original … >

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You: Netflix set UK release date

You, Lifetime’s new drama, officially has a UK release date – but it’s not until after Christmas… The hotly anticipated series is described as “a 21st century love story that asks, “What would you do for love?” When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer, his answer becomes clear: anything. Using the internet … >

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Wonder Woman 1984: release date pushed back

The follow-up to Gal Gadot’s first solo adventure as Woman Woman has officially been pushed up 7 months – to 2020. The news will come as a worry to DC fans who have been optimistic about Wonder Woman 1984 after the critical success of the first film, Wonder Woman. The sequel, set during the Cold War, was originally … >

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Disenchantment: Netflix animation renewed for 2 more seasons

In the last week Netflix have been culling their original shows left, right and centre but one series that’s guaranteed a future is Matt Groening’s animated comedy, Disenchantment. Upon commissioning the fantasy show was awarded two seasons so this renewal takes Disenchantment through to its fourth season. Netflix have already set the date, with season two coming in … >

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Peaky Blinders series 5: Taylor-Joy, Claflin and more join cast

As filming continues on Peaky Blinders‘ fifth outing a handful of famous names have been added to the already star-studded cast… Anya Taylor-Joy (Split, Thoroughbreds, The Miniaturist) was previously announced as boarding the cast but joining her will be Sam Claflin (Adrift, Me Before You), Brian Gleeson (Phantom Thread). Also cast in series 5 are – deep breath – Neil … >

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Daredevil: showrunner is “hopeful” for season 4

After Iron Fist and Luke Cage both bit the dust there’s a slight worry that other Marvel series on Netflix will be next for the chop. One person positive about a fourth season renewal is Daredevil showrunner Erik Oleson… Oleson was chatting to Entertainment Weekly about the entire third season of Daredevil, which released on Friday and he said, “I can tell … >

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Luke Cage: Netflix series has been cancelled

Following up on the Iron Fist cancellation earlier this week, Netflix have pulled the plug on another of their superhero series – Luke Cage will not be returning for a third season. In their joint statement Marvel and Netflix said, “Unfortunately, Marvel’s Luke Cage will not return for a third season,” they said on Friday. “Everyone at Marvel Television and … >

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The First: Channel 4 announce premiere date for Sean Penn drama

Channel 4 have announced when they’re going to air The First, a new series about the human colonisation of Mars, which stars Sean Penn and Natascha McElhone. The sci-fi drama is created by ex-House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon and follows “the first human mission to Mars, while exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward … >

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