Playdate

Playdate – Disney+ announces cast for a new UK thriller

Adapted from Alex Dahl’s bestseller, Playdate stars Andor’s Denise Gough.  Disney+ have revealed the cast of their upcoming five-part thriller, which they describe as a “gripping five-part psychological drama.” Adapted from Alex Dahl’s bestseller, Playdate tells the story of a kidnapping… Elisa’s world is turned upside down when her young daughter Lucia is kidnapped at a sleepover. Who is the … >

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Extraordinary

Extraordinary – new cast for season 2 of the superpowered comedy

The Mighty Boosh’s Julian Barratt joins Extraordinary, and Derek Jacobi cameos too. Extraordinary is a delightfully down to earth super-powers comedy which landed last year and we were thrilled to see it score a recommission. Screening on Hulu in the US and Disney+ elsewhere, it takes place in a world where most manifest abilities as … >

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Disney+ reveal the series launch date

The highly anticipated adaptation of Rick Riordian’s blockbuster book series arrives for Christmas.  It’s been a long time coming, but the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be with us on 20th December 2023. The show adapts the bestselling book series for the streamer, beginning with the first novel Percy Jackson and … >

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Star Wars: Ahsoka

Star Wars: Ahsoka – new trailer

“Once a rebel, always a rebel.”  With the launch of Star Wars: Ahsoka creeping up, Lucasfilm has dropped a new trailer for its upcoming series. For fans of The Clone Wars animated series, Ahsoka Tano’s backstory is no mystery – she’s Anakin Skywalker’s former Jedi Padawan learner. In two live action shows, The Mandalorian and … >

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Futurama returns this July

Futurama series 11 takes on the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture and streaming TV.  Back in late 2022, there was much excitement when the Disney owned US streamer Hulu recommissioned Futurama. The science-fiction animated comedy, a sister show to The Simpsons, has suffered a chequered of history of cancellations and revivals. Despite some doubt … >

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Four Loki teasers

Marvel drops release dates for Loki S2 and Echo

Tom Hiddleston trickster god Loki is back for more, while Alaqua Cox breaks new ground with Echo.  With Marvel’s Secret Invasion imminent, Disney+ have revealed start dates for two further Marvel Cinematic Universe television series. Marvel Studios🤝@DisneyPlus A new season of #Loki starts streaming October 6, 2023. All episodes of #Echo drop November 29, 2023. … >

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