The BBC has continued to take global audiences by storm, as the UK public broadcaster announced recently that they had reached a new milestone in growing their worldwide audience. The BBC have managed to grow their worldwide audience by 11 per cent over 2019, pulling in 486.32 million viewers a week. This is a new […]Read More
A new law about filmmaking in Malaysia was announced last Thursday by the Minister for Communications and Multimedia, Saifuddin Abdullah. He stated that “no one can participate in any film production, distribution or broadcast activities or any combination of these activities unless a licence is issued authorising the person to do so.” Besides the possibly […]Read More
No matter how hard you try to imagine an online BAFTA awards ceremony, you still wouldn’t be prepared enough for the eeriness of a lonely Richard Ayoade addressing an empty studio, last year filled with the nation’s most talented performers. But for one night only, the red carpet is put away, and we’re instead invited […]Read More
American streaming service Netflix has cancelled comedian Chris D’Elia’s upcoming prank show as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.Read More
BritBox, the streaming service backed by a joint venture between BBC Studios and ITV, has planned to expand its services to an extra 25 countries across the world. The service, which aims to enhance legacy media platforms and rival Netflix and Amazon Prime, will expand across continents including Europe, Asia, and South America. First launched […]Read More
During a weekend filled with announcements, trailers, and all of your questions answered at the inaugural [email protected] event, the biggest revelation stemmed from a fan-organised Q&A which saw a hefty accusation of racism against one of the comic-book industry’s most prominent figures. During the event last weekend, Canadian-Japanese actor Peter Shinkoda joined fellow Daredevil alumni […]Read More
The nominations for September’s Emmy Awards have been announced, with a host of surprise inclusions and omissions offering multiple talking points. Netflix has shown that is truly the king of television, breaking the record previously held by HBO for the most nominations ever for a network, studio, or streaming platform with a total of 160 […]Read More
With Netflix’s recent success in The Witcher, it is not surprising that a second season is in development. What is surprising however is that not only is Netflix bringing out an animated film set in the same universe, but to put a cherry on top of the cake they have also just announced a new […]Read More
After the tragic death of Glee star Naya Rivera, tributes for the actress have flooded in online from friends, family, co-stars and fans.Read More
Nick Cannon, the actor, rapper, and television host who also happens to be Mariah Carey’s ex-husband, has recently come under fire for anti-Semitic remarks. In a podcast episode released on 30th June — which only became subject to controversy earlier this week following outrage on social media — he made a series of offensive comments […]Read More
After a lead cast member commented on the lack of diversity in the show's creative team, Lucy Martin reports on Aisha Dee's open letter to the creators of 'The Bold Type'.Read More
Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks has been announced as the new host and executive producer of Dancing with the Stars. Tyra will be the first solo host in the show’s history, taking over from Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, who both revealed their departure from the show this week via Twitter. The role adds to […]Read More
It seems that not even Netflix is immune to the curse of COVID-19. The streaming service has just announced that many of its original series such as The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Ozark, and Dead To Me have been cancelled. For many, this means crushing disappointment as their favourite series will never return, while others […]Read More
Amid the current Black Lives Matter activism and controversy surrounding the show’s use of white actors for non-white roles, The Simpsons have announced that white actors will no longer be voicing these roles. This particular announcement comes after controversy surrounding Hank Azaria’s roles, known for his portrayal of multiple characters on the show including Indian […]Read More
On Monday, Netflix announced that Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick have joined forces to create a six-episode scripted series. Currently titled Colin in Black & White, the series will explore Kaepernick’s early life and his journey to become a great quarterback and a critical voice against police brutality and racial inequality. The announcement feels particularly […]Read More
