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The Penguin – The Batman spin-off to air on Sky in the UK

Colin Farrell reprises his role as the villain from the Matt Reeves Batman movie. Updated 30/05/24: Sky pick up a Penguin. With Colin Farrell’s return to the role of Oswald Cobblepot expected to land later in 2024, Sky have now confirmed their position. The broadcaster has picked up the rights to be the exclusive home … >

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Iris – Sky announces new thriller series from Luther creator

The show, from Neil Cross, will star Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.  Sky have announced a new series from the Luther creator and sometime Doctor Who scribe Neil Cross. The show, which begins filming in this month in Sardinia, promises to be a sun-drenched chase thriller. It stars Niamh Algar (Malpractice, Mary & George) and … >

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The Day of the Jackal – cast announced for thriller series

Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne plays the infamous assassin in a new 10-part adaptation.  We’ve been keeping an eye on The Day of the Jackal since the news broke of a television adaption back in 2022. The show is billed as “bold, contemporary reimagining” of Frederick Forsyth’s seminal thriller and the subsequent 1973 movie. With … >

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The Regime – new trailer for Kate Winslet’s darkly satirical drama

The second trailer for The Regime promises more comic moments than we’d previously expected.  It’s been a long time coming, but we know now that Kate Winslet’s new series lands in April. The Regime takes us inside a modern European country where Winslet’s Chancellor clings to power as her authoritarian regime begins to crumble. Here’s … >

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Resident Alien Season 3 trailer and start date

Alan Tudyk returns as Harry, teaming up with Linda Hamilton’s General McCallister to save the world.  Syfy’s Resident Alien has officially set a date for its Season 3 return. Debuting a new trailer, show’s third run debuts on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. Here’s the official word on Season 3: “Harry is vowing to work with … >

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Ted tv series – first look at Seth McFarlane’s prequel show

Sky have dropped a teaser trailer for the series starring the talking bear.  While there’s no hint for a renewal of The Orville so far, Seth MacFarlane’s latest project returns him to an old character. Across two hit movies, in 2012 and 2015, he performed and voiced the crude, foul-mouthed, alcoholic Ted, best friend to … >

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Is Netflix getting Insecure? What else could we get?

We’re talking about the HBO Original show Insecure — it seems Netflix might be licensing some rivals content, so what might be next? We read (via Deadline), Warner Bros Discovery are looking to make more money from HBO Original titles, and are in talks with Netflix to make a few shows available, starting with Insecure. This is … >

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The Day of the Jackal – Sky & Peacock find their Jackal

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne boards the series in the lead role. Back in November, we reported on a series adaptation of the classic thriller The Day of the Jackal. Based on Fredrick Forsyth’s novel, the story famously first came to the big screen in 1973 courtesy of Universal Pictures. Now, Sky and Peacock’s television adaptation of … >

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