Neither of the two Disney+ U.K. originals have scored a recommission. In disappointing news, Variety have revealed that two UK made Disney+ shows will not be getting further seasons. This follows hot on the heels of news that the Frasier revival’s future is in doubt. First up is the flat share comedy Extraordinary from writer … >
The action takes place in the illegal boxing world of 1880s London. Updated 17/01/25: Full trailer lands These days it feels like you’re never too far from a new Steven Knight series. While SAS Rogue Heroes wraps up its second run, our head is already turned by A Thousand Blows. Streaming on Disney+, or Hulu … >
Welcome back to Hell’s Kitchen – Daredevil: Born Again arrives on Disney+ this March. While Charlie Cox’s popular version of “The Man without Fear” appeared across three seasons during Marvel’s Netflix collaboration from 2015, there was no certainty he’d crossover into the Marvel Cinematic Universe proper. However MCU head honcho Kevin Feige confirmed his status … >
The streamer is mining the Disney back catalogue for inspiration again. According to news via Variety, a pilot has been ordered for Holes, based Louis Sachar’s 1998 book. To many, the story may be best known thanks to its 2003 movie adaptation from Walt Disney Pictures. Holes tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, an unlucky … >
Channel 4 has renewed its deal with Disney Entertainment. It’s been announced that animation’s first family are leaving their weeknight slot on Channel 4. Instead, from January 2025, the show will make a new home on E4. Furthermore, new seasons of The Simpsons will initially premiere on Disney+ before broadcasting on E4 a few months … >
Don’t pack your shoulder pads away, the exploits of Rupert Campbell-Black will continue in Rivals season 2. One of this year’s outrageous hits has been Rivals. Based on the 80’s novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, one of her series of Rutshire Chronicles, its heady mix of sex, jealousy and independent television franchises has proved a … >
On Earth, everyone can hear you scream! Updated 21/11/24: Another look at the Xenomorph. While it’s slated for 2025, September brought us a first brief teaser for the long awaited Alien: Earth television series. That one came from makers FX and aired before some screenings of the Alien: Romulus movie. Now Disney+, the show’s streaming home, … >
The final run of Andor sees Cassian “fully committed to the Rebellion”, according to actor Diego Luna. While the second (and final) season of Andor: A Star Wars Story is not due until April, it’s become the cover story of the latest issue of Empire Magazine. The magazine promises a deep-dive into the long-awaited return of … >
The Rogue One prequel show’s long-awaited second season finally has a start date – and a slight rebrand. It seems like forever since the first season of Andor. The television series which tells the backstory of the doomed pilot of Rogue One aired on Disney+ in September 2022. At the time, the show won acclaim … >
The new Star Wars series introduces us to a new bunch of young heroes. With just over a month to go, a second trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed. The show, an action-adventure series starring Jude Law, premieres on Disney+ on December 3rd, 2024. Skeleton Crew comes from Spider-Man Homecoming director Jon Watts and … >