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Iconic children’s show Bagpuss has just landed on iPlayer, with every episode starring the loveable pink and white striped cat Made by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, the charming children’s stop motion animation was first broadcast in 1974. Despite only having 13 episodes, the programme has remained hugely popular across generations. This is the same … >
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, Lucifer is back, and we have our Lucifer season 5B review. SPOILER — if you’re a fan, you’ll love this Speaking of spoilers, we’ll keep this as light as we can — there are plenty of huge moments. If you need a reminder of where the show had paused, check … >
Disney has released a new trailer for Jungle Cruise — we bring you up to speed Here’s Disney’s explanation of the story: Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s Jungle Cruise is an adventure-filled, rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle … >
Sunday Times best-seller author Jane Casey’s The Killing Kind has been picked up for adaptation by Eleventh Hour Films The Killing Kind is a thriller by Irish author Jane Casey. Even though it was only just published, it’s already earmarked for screen, thanks to Eleventh Hour Films. According to reports, the novel, published today, 27 May, will be adapted … >
As we suspected might happen, Shadow and Bone tops the Nielsens, but only just Last week it was a prediction, this week it happened — but only just. Netflix is back on top of the latest Nielsens with Shadow and Bone, with The Handmaid’s Tale a very strong second. Our team of analysts had booked today as leave to watch … >
Netflix has announced Firefly Lane renewed for a second season Given its performance in the Neilsens, we aren’t too surprised to see Firefly Lane renewed, but even so well done and good news for fans. Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke will reprise their roles as lifelong best friends facing the ultimate test of their friendship and … >
Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion — this includes the James Bond movies As we expected a few days ago (when we reported on the imminence of a deal), Amazon buys MGM for a ‘mere’ $8.45 billion. Slightly under the price reported, Variety is now is one of many outlets echoing a similar story: was it … >
The Sandman — new cast details have been shared by Neil Gaiman in a long post (which we’ll summarise) First a reprise from Gaiman: … based on my comic book series of the same name. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, … >
Amazon Prime has dropped the official trailer for sci-fi film The Tomorrow War Coming on July 2, The Tomorrow War may have just found a less used time travel trope to build a film around. Here’s their synopsis: Chris Pratt is Dan Forester, a teacher who is drafted into a war that takes place in the future. … >
Bafflegab goes to Hollywood as The Battersea Poltergeist is picked up for development We’ve reported before on podcasts becoming dramas, and we’re delighted to say this one’s a UK podcast, and it’s made by our friends Bafflegab Productions. Here’s part of their news story: Blumhouse, the studio behind Paranormal Activity, Get Out and The Invisible Man, have … >