The show adapts Terry Gilliam’s movie into a live-action adventure series starring Friends‘ Lisa Kudrow. Way back in the mists of time, well 2022 to be precise, we reported on a television series based on Terry Gilliam’s classic 1981 fantasy film Time Bandits. The 10-part show from Apple TV+, with Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and … >
The eight-part series adaptation of Presumed Innocent stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga. Apple TV+ have released the trailer for Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The legal thriller draws on the 1987 best-seller by Scott Turow, made famous by its Harrison Ford fronted movie adaptation in 1990. Now, it becomes an eight-part limited series for … >
The For All Mankind team head behind the Iron Curtain to look at the story of Star City. Apple TV+ have announced that its alt-reality series For All Mankind is getting a fifth season. Jumping up the timeline, each season has explored key moments in the space race since it diverged from our reality when … >
The series will star Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. Off the back of the success of Slow Horses, Apple TV+ have commissioned another adaptation of a Mick Herron book. This time, it’s Down Cemetery Road, his debut novel from 2003. The thriller, which features struggling private eye Zoë Boehm, is the first of his four-book “The … >
The Monsterverse television series, starring Kurt and Wyatt Russell will be back for more… Apple TV+ have announced that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which takes place in Legendary Entertainment‘s Monsterverse, is recommissioned. On the heels of “monstrous success”, the streamer has confirmed a deal for the second run of Monarch. It also mentions multiple spin-off … >
Paramount+ adverts are coming as they join an ever-increasing group of streamers — will Apple TV+ follow next? Thanks to Digital TV Europe, we read how Paramount+ will rollout adverts internationally this spring. Netflix seems to have a first mover advantage here, and recent financials suggest the move has been a success. Disney+ also has … >
Franklin, a new limited series starring Michael Douglas, is coming to Apple TV+ this April — we bring you all the details you need to know. Led by Douglas in the title role of Benjamin Franklin, the series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Friday, April 12th, followed by … >
The star leads the show as a private investigator on the case of a mysterious disappearance. While he ruffled feathers in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and is soon to return to the role for a follow up series, Colin Farrell is making another foray back onto the small screen. This time, it’s without the Penguin’s … >
Merger rumours concerning Paramount+ and Peacock demonstrate a market still in flux We’ve reported before on the ever-evolving market for streaming. Over the past two years the stories have been about how companies cope with the vast costs associated with market entry. More established brands (eg Disney) have spend big (Star Wars and Marvel), produced a lot … >
Led by Tobias Menzies, Manhunt chronicles The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer. Updated 06/02/23: Ahead of the show’s March premiere, Apple TV+ have dropped a trailer for Manhunt. In the promo, we meet Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle), as he plots and then executes his plan. Then, as the hunt for him begins, … >