Variety is suggesting we shall soon see Amazon buying MGM for $9 billion It seems like only yesterday (it was) we reported on the prospect of an AT&T / Discovery merger through acquisition, and today it’s (according to Variety) Amazon buying MGM. It’s another combination opportunity (are there many left?) with a world-class portfolio (more … >
Coming in June, Sweet Tooth looks to be a charming if quirky post-apocalyptic series — the official trailer is out now Yet another comic adaptation (this was a Jeff Lemire concept), this is executive produced by Susan Downey & Robert Downey Jr.If you don’t know the comic version, the trailer tells you: …a post-apocalyptic fairytale about … >
Lucifer is leaving Amazon UK this month (seasons one and two) While having a quick rewatch of the first few seasons of Lucifer on Amazon Prime (there’s only around 70 episodes across all platforms) ahead of the release of Lucifer series 5B on May 28, we spotted something. Against the status for both season one and season … >
The business press is reporting on the proposed Discovery merger AT&T is hoping to perform Over the past few months we’ve reported in changes in the media industry and how various deals and acquisitions are slowly building a landscape of streamers with both back-catalogue and new content creation capability. If we regard Netflix, Amazon and … >
We’ve more Marvel teaser trailers to savour as we wait for Loki and Black Widow Marvel has released two more teaser trailers: one for new series Loki (coming in June)and one for forthcoming movie Black Widow (coming in July). The Loki trailer is titled “Introducing Agent Mobius” and the short synopsis reads: “Time passes differently in the TVA.” ⏳ If you … >
Netflix and Shondaland today announced plans for an all-new limited series based on the origins of Queen Charlotte — the reimagined and beloved character who captivated 82 Million households around the world in Bridgerton Season 1 We already knew Netflix had already confirmed there would be (at least) four seasons of Bridgerton, but not they’ve gone further. They … >
Fans of Coronation Street should look out — the Rovers Return goes on sale this summer. Cue some product placement… TV today announces a new Product Placement partnership with Purplebricks as The Rovers Return goes on the market. The tech-led estate agent’s signage will appear on building this summer as Johnny puts the pub up for … >
Six original Doctor actors have recorded cameos for the upcoming immersive theatre experience Doctor Who: Time Fracture. Jodie Whittaker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Jo Martin will all feature in pre-recorded cameos for the production. David Bradley will cameo as the first Doctor. Michael Troughton will voice his father Patrick Troughton’s … >
Disney rules the Nielsens for another week thanks to Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier The Nielsens for the week of April 12-18 2021 are out and once again Disney rules the roost with the top position going to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We take our usual peek behind the scenes, dig deeper into … >
CG-animated feature film Ultraman is under development by Netflix in partnership with Tsuburaya Productions This project continues Netflix’s relationship with Tsuburaya Productions following the release of the Ultraman anime series which is currently in its second season. The idea behind the series is: Baseball superstar Ken Sato returns to his home country of Japan to pick … >