Mrs Peel… we’re needed again. A new version of the classic spy-fi show The Avengers is in development. According to a report in Deadline, Studiocanal – the rights holders to the beloved 1960s series – are planning to revive the show. Originally launching in 1961 as a vehicle for Ian Hendry’s Dr David Keel, the … >
The four-part drama will star James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay. ITV have announced an adaptation of the best-selling novel Playing Nice by JP Delaney. The four-part psychological thriller series has gathered an impressive headline cast: it stars James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay. The story comes … >
Paris has Fallen comes from Urban Myth, creators of The Lazarus Project. After three successful outings on the big screen, the Has Fallen series is heading to television. The action movie franchise has tackled Olympus (2013), London (2016) and Angel (2019) as secret agent Mike Benning (Gerard Butler) foils terrorist attacks on high profile targets. Now, … >
Get ready for an epic tale of redemption as Django adapts the tale of the acclaimed Spaghetti Western. We first reported on Django almost a year ago, with the show billed as fresh new take on the Western genre with a contemporary and psychological twist. Now the ten-part drama, which stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Noomi Rapace, … >
Nighy will take on the role made famous by David Bowie. Only last month, Showtime dropped a trailer for their upcoming take on The Man Who Fell to Earth. Based on Walter Tevis’ 1963 novel, made famous by Nicholas Roeg’s 1976 film adaption, the new version will star Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris. Now, it’s … >
Much-loved film The Railway Children is getting a sequel, and Jenny Agutter is back as Bobby after fifty years! Studiocanal is making a sequel to The Railway Children and Jenny Agutter is back as Bobby (who was one of the original children of the title). The new film is expected in cinemas on April 1 2022 (dates may change) … >
A multi-year Sky and STUDIOCANAL deal will make a range of new content available and increase the market position of the two organisations We’ve recently seen a lot of evidence of changes in the global (and therefore European) streaming market, as content owners and platform owners eye their market share as the future market develops. … >