The remake of Utopia is back on, and it’s heading to Amazon

Utopia was a Channel 4 series that frustratingly left us all hanging. After two series of the ultra-violent show, Channel 4 pulled the plug, even though its creator, Dennis Kelly, had envisaged at least a three series arc. Utopia swiftly attracted the attention of acclaimed movie director David Fincher though (Seven, Fight Club), and he … >

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Channel 4 orders new comedy ‘The Circuit’ from writers of ‘Pulling’

Dennis Kelly (Utopia) and Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe) have written a new comedy pilot for Channel 4 about “the horror and hilarity of social engagement.” The writers previously worked together on BBC Three’s Pulling and joked: “It has taken just 10 short years for us to agree to work together again. It was a mistake.” Phil … >

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Win ‘Humans’ soundtrack albums!

Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s soundtrack to Channel 4’s hit sci-fi drama Humans is out to buy on CD and download on Friday 4 December from Silva Screen. > Buy the album on Amazon. > Read our review of the album. To celebrate the release, we’ve copies of the CD album to give away to … >

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David Fincher’s ‘Utopia’ remake is no longer happening

Fight Club director David Fincher’s planned US remake of Utopia for HBO has been cancelled. Based on Dennis Kelly’s Channel 4 conspiracy drama, the remake was set to star Rooney Mara, Colm Feore, Eric McCormack, Dallas Roberts, Jason Ritter, Brandon Scott and Agyness Deyn. However, the cast have now been officially released from their contracts … >

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‘Utopia’ Season 2 soundtrack album review

Channel 4 really went straight for the spoon when it came to Utopia‘s fate, didn’t they? Skipping the chilli or bleach, they just scooped Dennis Kelly’s dark dystopian drama right out of the future schedules, never to be seen again. Some torturers have no finesse. So while we don’t have a third season to look … >

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‘Utopia’ Season 2 soundtrack album confirmed

An album featuring music from Utopia‘s second season will be released next month. Utopia 2: Original Television Soundtrack will be released by Silva Screen on Monday 8 December. > Order the album on Amazon. Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s soundtrack for last year’s first season was featured in Mojo Magazine’s Top Ten 2013 soundtracks at No.4 … >

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‘Utopia’ axed by Channel 4

Channel 4 has today confirmed that Utopia will not be returning for a third season. Written by Dennis Kelly, the conspiracy drama launched last year and Season 2 concluded in August. Kelly previously revealed that he had plans for two more seasons. > Here are 5 reasons why Utopia deserves a third season. A Channel … >

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