Sky is forging ahead with its ambitions and today reveals a bumper lineup of new shows and films for 2021 In plans reaching out beyond 2021, Sky has shared details for a vast range of original drama, documentaries and films (in excess of 100). It’s way too much to cover completely here, but we’ll mention … >
Kenneth Branagh will play Boris Johnson in This Sceptred Isle a limited five-part drama charting the events of the Coronavirus pandemic in the UK Sky has announced a new limited drama series, which will air on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW TV. It’s being made by Freemantle, Passenger and Revolution Films. BAFTA and Emmy award-winning actor Kenneth … >
In news that will surprise nobody who has seen the show, Bridgerton season 2 has been confirmed and will focus on Anthony Bridgerton Given the critical reception and popularity, it’s no surprise Bridgerton has been renewed and goes into production in spring 2021. Can it make a Christmas Day 2021 release? We aren’t sure but we hope so! … >
Based on a Danish novel of Arctic exploration, Against the Ice has finished filming and is aiming for a release later this year Netflix has a lot of films already lined up for 2021 (as reported here) and Against the Ice can be added to that list. It was directed by award winning Danish director Peter Flinth and starring … >
The BBC has announced Peaky Blinders is ending after series 6, despite original plans for it to go on longer Although the immediate message is clear, ie Peaky Blinders is ending, the story gets a little murkier. The announcement starts with The forthcoming sixth series of Peaky Blinders will be the last, writer and creator Steven … >
Damien Couvreur, director of French original series at Netflix spoke recently about the exciting projects Netflix France has and will be delivering and shared the news of the cancellation of La Révolution The interview was carried in French on the AlloCiné site — we apologise for any errors in translation. We also apologise to any … >
Bulletproof: South Africa is out next week on Sky One — ahead of that a further series has been commissioned Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters will very soon return as Aaron Pike and Ronnie Bishop in the Bulletproof franchise as Sky announces a fourth, 8×60’ series to air on Sky One and NOW TV. The … >
A stage play of George Orwell’s seminal novel, 1984, is to be adapted for television — is there more to come? Deadline is reporting former ABC chief Paul Lee’s independent studio wiip has taken the rights to Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s 2013 stage show based on the classic Orwell novel. The novel was published in 1947; … >
Netflix has reported Lost in Space season 3 has finished filming! With all the news of cancellations and delays, it’s nice to hear of at least one show navigating its way through the Covid-19 secure filming jungle. Lost in Space season 3 was announced back in the early part of 2020, with the news it would be … >
Sky has announced details of two David Walliams After Ever After stories, including Sheridan Smith to star in a new take on Jack and The Beanstalk Following last year’s Cinderella: After Ever After, Sky has announced the commission of two further instalments of the entertaining, family-friendly specials for Sky One and NOW TV; Jack & The Beanstalk: … >