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To celebrate the release of Midsomer Murders The Complete Series 23, which will be available on DVD from 18th November, we are giving a away DVD to 1 lucky winner!

The new series of this true national treasure features four brand-new cases for the inimitable Dci John Barnaby and his trusty sidekick DS Jamie Winter to tackle.

The tenacious two return for more curious crime-solving in the idyllic and picturesque setting of Midsomer, where beneath the tranquil exterior of country life, a sinister propensity for killing lurks. This time, the detectives must contend with yet more cunning criminals as they find themselves thrust into new weird and wonderful worlds, from doomsday prepping and police retirement villages to artisan bakeries and drag shows.

This series sees our favourite regulars reprise their roles, including Annette Badland as the inimitable pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins, Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, Fiona Dolman as Dci Barnaby’s wife Sarah,...

Am frühen Abend sahen knapp dreieinhalb Mio. Zuschauer gestern Abend das Frauen-Fußball-Länderspiel, bei dem die langjährige Kapitänin Alexandra Popp verabschiedet wurde. In der Primetime lag „Bauer sucht Frau“ in der Gunst des Publikums vor dem Zdf-Drama „Mein Kind“.

Die langjährige Kapitänin der deutschen Frauen-Fußball-Nationalmannschaft, Alexandra Popp (3.v.l.), wurde gestern Abend verabschiedet (Credit: Imago / Schüler)

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• Das Frauen-Fußball-Länderspiel zwischen Deutschland und Australien kam im Zdf gestern am frühen Abend auf 3,43 Mio. Zuschauer

• In der Primetime verzeichnete das Drama „Mein Kind“ im Zweiten 2,91 Mio. Zuschauer

• „Bauer sucht Frau“ kam bei Rtl gestern auf 3,3 Mio. Zuschauer

• Die Tier-Doku „Wilde Eltern“ verzeichnete im Ersten 2,21 Mio. Zuschauer, bei „Hart aber fair“ waren es ebenfalls 2,21 Mio. Zuschauer

Im Rahmen des Länderspiels gegen Australien wurde gestern die langjährige Kapitänin der deutschen Frauen-Fußball-Nationalmannschaft, Alexandra Popp, verabschiedet. Die Übertragung des Spiels im Zdf sahen ab 18 Uhr 3,43 Mio. Zuschauer. In der Primetime kam das Drama „Mein Kind“ mit...

The British crime series “Whitstable Pearl” has signed deals to expand its international distribution, bringing the show to viewers around the world. Produced for AMC Networks’ streaming service Acorn TV, the drama stars Kerry Godliman as Pearl Nolan, a restaurant owner who moonlights as an amateur sleuth in the English coastal town of Whitstable.

Already popular in Europe, the third season has been licensed to public broadcasters in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and beyond. In addition, BBC Worldwide purchased rights to air the program on its channels in Asia and Benelux countries. The U.S.-based NBCUniversal acquired rights for its pan-African television networks.

Outside of Europe, Canadian media company Corus Entertainment secured all three seasons for its French-language drama channel SériesPlus. Elsewhere, Warner Bros. Discovery and Italy’s Nhk Japan obtained rights to the first and second seasons, respectively.

The widening worldwide reach shows ongoing strong demand for “cozy crime” shows,...

Exclusive: Cozy crime is hot and viewers in Canada, Scandinavia and Japan can get a fresh hit after Cineflix scored new international deals for Whitstable Pearl.

Based on the popular Julie Wassmer novels, the series stars Kerry Godliman (After Life) as Pearl Nolan. She divides her time between serving up seafood in her restaurant in the English seaside town of the title, and solving the crimes and murder brought in by the tide. Howard Charles (The Musketeers) is a cop, Mike McGuire, and her on-off rival and love interest.

The series is from Marcella producer Buccaneer and for AMC Networks’ Acorn TV, which has greenlit three seasons thus far. Cineflix Rights handles sales. Corus in Canada has now bought all three seasons, Warner Bros. Discovery has season 1. Nhk in Japan has snagged season 2.

Svt in Sweden, Nrk in Norway, Dr and TV2 in Denmark have all bought season 3, as has...

Step Into The Walking Dead: Dead City, a gloriously gruesome and gripping new spinoff from one of television’s best-loved franchises. Breathing fresh life into the undead, the brand-new series sees show favourites Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen) and Lauren Cohan (The Boy, The Vampire Diaries) reprise their roles as Negan and Maggie, only this time, their apocalyptic adventures take them into the heart of a zombie-infested Big Apple.

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 is a must-watch for fans old and new and with a second series on the horizon, now is the perfect time to discover this new incarnation as it arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 7th October 2024 courtesy of Acorn Media International, following its transmission on Sky Max.

Picking up many years after The Walking Dead left off, Maggie (Cohan) is the brave and fearless leader of her own community and spends her days trying to...

All3Media CEO Jane Turton will take part in a keynote interview at the 40th edition of Mipcom, the international co-production and entertainment content market, which runs from Oct. 21-24 in Cannes.

Staged as a fireside chat in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festival on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m., the keynote forms part of the “C-Suite Conversations” series being presented across the opening afternoon of the market in partnership with Variety. The other interviewees taking part in this series are Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group, and Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The session will “explore creative and commercial trends driving transformation across all sectors, how these are informing All3Media’s strategy and shaping the wider future for the global industry,” according to a statement.

Since becoming CEO in 2015, Turton has led a global strategy that has built All3Media, now owned by RedBird Imi,...

With an ever-growing collection of content, keep reading to see if you should add FilmRise to your streaming library.

There are plenty of free streamers out there that don’t get a lot of attention when they’re up against the big names in Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, etc. But that doesn’t mean they’re not worth checking out. One of those is FilmRise, a free ad-supported streaming platform that’s great for fans of classic TV shows and British hits. With an ever-growing collection of content, keep reading to see if you should add FilmRise to your streaming library.

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Cozy mystery fans have waited a long time for this: the BBC announced that Shakespeare & Hathaway is back for Season 5, or as the folks across the pond say, Series 5.

Here are all the details including who is returning for the upcoming season.

Shakespeare & Hathaway BBC Jo Joyner, Mark Benton – Instagram Shakespeare & Hathaway Season 5 Is Happening!

On Tuesday, BBC announced that Shakespeare & Hathaway Series 5 is in production. That means Jo Joyner, Mark Benton, and Patrick Welshe McBride are back for Season 5. They portray the Stratford-upon-Avon detectives Luella Shakespeare, Frank Hathaway and Sebastian Brudenell.

It has been over two years since Season 4. Therefore, all fans of cozy mysteries or British detective shows like Midsomer Murders can get excited for more fun and intriguing mysteries from this talented trio.

Jo Joyner was thrilled to reprise her role as Lu. “I’m so excited to be stepping back into Luella’s bright and fluffy shoes!

A new survey found that viewing of British TV shows in the United States grew by a shocking 40% between Q2 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024 on select platforms.

The United Kingdom may be an ocean away from the United States, but video content moves back and forth between the two with ease. An exclusive report from Deadline shows that audiences in the U.S. have registered a new level of interest in British television after strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in 2023 put a halt to new productions stateside for months. I’ll get into how much viewership for British content rose during the strikes, and which streamers offer the best British TV at the best value below.

Key Details: British series accounted for three of the top five most-watched programs between January and May 2024. Streamers like Netflix and Prime Video have boosted their commissioning of shows outside the United States.

‘A triumph… lovingly created by Twd fans for Twd fans’

What to Watch

‘Taut and effectively plotted… an emotionally grounded character study built upon the unbreakable bonds between Rick and Michonne’

★★★★

Starburst

‘A powerhouse showcase for just how good Lincoln and Gurira are’

The Wrap

‘A strong, welcome return… powerful performances from its two leads… an honest, arduous love story… equal parts sad, sinister and satisfying’

IGN

All Hail The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live as Rick Grimes and Michonne, the iconic zombie-slaughtering fan-favourites, return. Will the couple be reunited after many years apart in this hotly anticipated new chapter of one of TV’s best-loved franchises?

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Season One will delight fans old and new and following its time on Sky it’s now set for a Blu-ray and DVD release on 19th August 2024 in the UK courtesy of Acorn Media International.

Fry, Leela and Bender are back. Hulu has unveiled the trailer for Season 12 of the revival of “Futurama,” set to premiere July 29 on the streamer.

The crew embarks on different adventures in the new season, including birthday party games to the death, A.I. friends and enemies, the next chapter in Fry and Leela’s romance and more.

John Dimaggio, BIlly West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamar and David Herman all return to the animated sci-fi series. Created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen, “Futurama” comes from executive producers including Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.

Watch the trailer below.

In other TV roundup news:

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Acorn TV has released a new trailer for its detective drama series “Signora Volpe.” The three-part series is set to return for its second venture on Monday, July 29 and will broadcast on Acorn...

‘If Aardman hired David Cronenberg to reboot ’80s Plasticine scamp Morph, it might look a bit like this creepy collision of body horror and stop-motion craft… a wildly inventive spurt of bug-eyed British gore that pulls the innards out of the creative process. Quite literally’

★★★★

Time Out

‘An immersive sensory assault. Art and storytelling collide in breathtaking yet revolting fashion. Morgan’s knockout debut opens up the veins of a turbulent artist, delivering one creepy melding of mediums to an unsettling powerful degree’

★★★★

Bloody Disgusting

‘As stunning, diabolical and boundary-pushing an emergence as any filmmaker could hope to achieve’

Paste Magazine

‘A compelling tale of the dangers of obsession and art’s ability to consume. Excellently constructed animation plays against an incredible live-action performance by Aisling Franciosi to create a thoroughly creative macabre nightmare’

The Hollywood News

Stop what you’re doing, it’s time for ‘a hellish immersive experience’ (Dread Central) like no other,...

‘A triumph… lovingly created by Twd fans for Twd fans’

What to Watch

‘A powerhouse showcase for just how good Lincoln and Gurira are’

The Wrap

‘A strong, welcome return… powerful performances from its two leads… an honest, arduous love story… equal parts sad, sinister and satisfying’

IGN

All hail The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live as Rick Grimes and Michonne, the iconic zombie-slaughtering fan-favourites return. Will the couple be reunited after many years apart in this hotly anticipated new chapter of one of TV’s best-loved franchises?

The latest instalment is set to delight fans old and new and now following its UK premiere on Sky this May, the complete box set is now available to binge on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Acorn Media International. The company is also delighted that The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Season One...

Warning: this Inside No. 9 review contains spoilers.

The curse of the ninth. What could be a more fitting inspiration for one of these demonically clever stories? If it hadn’t already existed, they’d have had to invent it.

Inside No. 9’s creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith didn’t invent this superstition but they used it to make perhaps their most elegant story yet.

The plot was a trap, avoided. Composer Nathaniel Burnham (Eddie Marsan) had taken his own life after being haunted by a curse that struck artists upon reaching their ninth symphony. Years later, his cash-strapped widow Lillian (Natalie Dormer) ensnared piano tuner Jonah (Reece Shearsmith) to first grave-rob and then complete Nathaniel’s unfinished work, intending to sacrifice him to the fatal curse so that she could profit from the final product. Instead, Jonah turned the tables on Mrs Burnham and, in a sequence beautifully presented by director Guillem Morales,...

A ‘market with a view’ is how Nem Dubrovnik pitches itself. In a literal sense, the view is of the Adriatic Sea, but in a business sense, the ambition is to create a relaxed setting for execs to meet and do deals, a marked switch-up from the hubbub of many TV markets.

Launching in 2013, Nem Dubrovnik has carved out its calendar moment in June. Over a decade, it has established itself as a key buying and selling confab for the Cee region and beyond, with all of the notable buyers in attendance. The market organizers will grow the space for distributors by 40% this year.

Amazon MGM, Disney, Idtv and Lionsgate will have screenings or showcases. Beta Film, Newen Studios, Rai, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the big European and international players that will be selling programming at Nem.

The Cee region remains a huge buyer of telenovelas and Turkish drama.

Robert Thorogood’s “The Marlow Murder Club” has been renewed for a second season, Variety has learned.

Samantha Bond, Jo Martin and Cara Horgan are all set to return as amateur sleuthing trio Judith, Suzie and Becks while Natalie Dew will reprise her role as police inspector Tanika Malik.

In the first season, which launched earlier this spring drawing record ratings for UKTV network Drama, retired archaeologist Judith, dog-walker Suzie and vicar’s wife Becks teamed up to solve a triple murder that rocked their idyllic town of Marlow.

Season 2 will see the group reunite to solve another spate of unsettling crimes. The show is set to shoot this summer, directed by Steve Barron.

Robert Thorogood adapts his own novels alongside Lucia Haynes (“Vera”) and Julia Gilbert (“Midsomer Murders”), each of whom will write a two-episode murder mystery. Thorogood’s episodes will be an adaptation of his second novel, “Death...

RedBird Imi, the media and entertainment investment company headed by ex-CNN chief Jeff Zucker, announced the completion of its $1.45 billion takeover of All3Media, the U.K.’s largest independent TV production company.

With the deal closed, Zucker, CEO of RedBird Imi, has become the chairman of the All3Media board. All3Media CEO Jane Turton and COO Sara Geater will continue to lead the media company for RedBird Imi.

The All3Media acquisition, announced in February, is RedBird Imi’s largest completed transaction to date and its fifth since the investment company was formed in late 2022. RedBird Imi’s other holdings are L.A.-based scripted production company Media Res, the studio behind Apple TV ’s “The Morning Show”; unscripted production company EverWonder Studios; children’s entertainment company Hidden Pigeon Co., founded by author-illustrator Mo Willems; and digital news outlet Front Office Sports.

RedBird Imi acquired All3Media from its two owners,...

RedBird Imi has completed its £1.15B ($1.45B) takeover of The Traitors maker All3Media.

The deal, which was struck in February, has gained regulatory approval in the U.S., UK, and Germany, with All3 exiting previous owners Warner Bros Discovery and Liberty Global.

It is RedBird Imi’s largest single transaction after launching just over a year ago and follows deals for the likes of Media Res, EverWonder Studios, and children’s firm Hidden Pigeon Company.

RedBird Imi CEO Jeff Zucker is now Chairman of All3, with Jane Turton and Sara Geater continuing to lead the super-indie as CEO and COO respectively.

All3Media, based in London, operates 50 production labels, including Studio Lambert, Raw, Two Brothers Pictures, Silverback Films, New Pictures and Neal Street Productions, making shows such as The Traitors, Squid Game: The Challenge, Gold Rush, Midsomer Murders, American Nightmare, The Circle, Call the Midwife, The Tourist and Gogglebox. Its respected sales wing,...

Prolific actor James Laurenson, who played Doctor Weir in the royal period drama The Crown, has died. He was 84. His passing was reported by multiple U.K. news outlets on Friday, May 10. A cause of death has not yet been provided. Born on February 17, 1940, in Marton, North Island, New Zealand, Laurenson made his acting career in the United Kingdom after moving there in the mid-1960s. He made his on-screen film debut in 1969 in Ken Russell’s romantic drama Women in Love. Throughout his career, Laurenson has had guest roles in numerous classic TV series such as Coronation Street, Z-Cars, The Professionals, Hammer House of Horror, Cagney and Lacey, Remington Steele, Bergerac, Midsomer Murders, Prime Suspect, Silent Witness, Hustle, Endeavour, Spooks, and many more. In more recent years, he played Earl of Westmoreland in the BBC adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts I and II and starred in...

James Laurenson, the British actor whose 50-year career included roles in Coronation Street, Midsomer Murders and The Crown, had died. He was 84.

His death was reported by multiple UK news outlets today. A cause of death and other specifics have not been reported.

First appearing in 1968 as the Reverend Peter Hope in the long-running soap Coronation Street, Laurenson most recently appeared in the film Matilda The Musical (2022), and TV series The Terror (2018) and The Crown (2016). On the latter, he reccured as Doctor Sir John Weir, Physician Royal to King Edward V and others in the monarchy.

Ian McKellen and James Laurenson in ‘Edward II’

Laurenson also was known for his groundbreaking performance in a stage production and 1970 television broadcast of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II in which he and Ian McKellen shared a kiss, considered the first same-sex kiss for British television and arriving three years after homosexuality was decriminalized.

Small-town investigation stories, especially from rural England or Ireland, come with a lot of nuances and layers in regards to the stories. There are known and unknown characters, usual suspects, and an unexpected twist in the end. There were Broadchurch, Mare of Eastown, Midsomer Murders, Fargo, Unforgotten, Luther, Line of Duty, and The Woman in the Wall that covered this genre and delivered impeccable drama to keep the audience hooked. Bodkin, the brand-new Irish Netflix original, is all about the disappearance of three people from a town many years ago. Two decades later, three people came looking for answers, and one of them was a local. Created by Jez Scharf, the miniseries was released on the streaming platform on May 9th, 2024.

The show is about Gilbert Power, an American of Irish origins who is flown down by the Guardian for his true-crime podcast along with the newspaper researcher Emmy to...

Their first on-screen romance came in 2019 feature Top End Wedding, and now Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee are getting in the loving mood for a Prime Video Australia series.

The pair are reprising their roles from the local box office hit in Top End Bub, with Tapsell and Top End Wedding co-writer Joshua Tyler penning the scripts. Christian van Vuuren and Shari Sebbens are directing.

Top End Bub will revisit Lauren (Tapsell), a dynamic Indigenous lawyer ticking off life goals in Adelaide, and her baker husband Ned (Lee), who abandon city life for the Top End (where the outback meets the tropics) to raise Lauren’s recently-orphaned eight-year-old niece.

While Lauren and Ned juggle the responsibility of becoming unexpected parents and try to keep their marriage together, Lauren must come to terms with her responsibilities within her culture, as she transforms from an individualist to the linchpin of her family,...

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its April highlights. The Pluto TV April 2024 schedule celebrates the service’s 10th anniversary, highlights star-studded dramas, and marks the halfway point to Halloween with April Ghouls, where you’ll find spooky marathons across its channels.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.

The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with over 400 international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.

Pluto TV April 2024 Programming

10th Anniversary

Pluto TV is giving the gift of great TV and movies for its birthday.

April 1 at 8 p.m. Et on Action Drama: 10-Hour Seal Team marathon.

April 1 on Pluto TV Spotlight: 2014 Movie Marathon featuring Big Eyes, Noah,...

Fans of international entertainment will want to take another look at MHz Choice today. The service just absorbed another international streamer: Topic. The combined service offers Nordic crime dramas, thrillers and true-crime stories along with the best mysteries, dramas, and comedies from across the globe. You can sample the service with a 7-day Free trial.

7-Day Free Trial $7.99 / month MHz Choice via amazon.com

Starting today, MHz Choice subscribers can access critically-acclaimed series like Denmark’s “The Killing,” the UK’s “Temple”, Germany’s “Pagan Peak,” Finland’s “Arctic Circle,” and more. Subscribers will also be able to watch more shows with English-language dubbing options.

Popular MHz Choice series include “The Bridge,” “Arctic Circle,” “Spiral,” “Professor T,” “The Sea Beyond,” “The Returned,” “Mongeville,” and “A French Village.”

New Pricing

If you were a MHz Choice subscriber, the price remains $7.99/month, but the annual price actually decreases from $89.99/year to $79.99/year.

If you ware a Topic subscriber,...

Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum joined other celebrities around the world who mourned the death of actor Chance Perdomo. The Gen V star was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident on March 29 and passed away. The actor was known for his roles in Chilling Adventures with Sabrina, the After series, and Killed by My Debt. He was twenty-seven years old at the time of his passing.

Rosenbaum posted on his X (formerly Twitter) that the actors had met recently to film an episode of Rosenbaum’s podcast. He mentioned that the podcast was yet to be aired and that he was too emotional after the actor’s death. He also called Perdomo an ‘amazing soul’ and said he was very articulate.

Michael Rosenbaum Reveals Unaired Podcast With Chance Perdomo Michael Rosenbaum in the Inside of You podcast

Michael Rosenbaum is no stranger to superhero roles. The actor had his breakthrough with the CW show Smallville,...

Chance Perdomo, best known for his work on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V, has tragically died following a motorcycle accident.

He was 27 years old.

According to Deadline, no other individuals were involved.

“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” reads a statement from the actor’s family and representatives.

“We ask you to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

Perdomo broke through as part of the main cast of Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, playing Ambrose Spellman, the cousin of the titular teenage witch.

Chance Perdomo’s career was on the rise

Following the cancellation of the Riverdale spinoff in 2020, he moved on to the After movie franchise, appearing in three movies.

Best known to horror fans for his role in Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” actor Chance Perdomo has tragically passed away this weekend as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Perdomo, who played Sabrina’s cousin Ambrose Spellman on the show, was 27 years old.

Chance Perdomo’s career was only just getting started, and he further made a name for himself playing Landon in Netflix’s After franchise and Andre in Prime Video’s “Gen V.”

Perdomo’s acting credits date back to his on-screen start in 2017, and other roles include The Importance of Skin, Killed by My Debt, “Midsomer Murders,” and podcast “The Cipher.”

Chance Perdomo’s impressive performance in the aforementioned 2018 TV movie Killed by My Debt landed him a BAFTA TV Award nomination for “Best Leading Actor.”

The actor’s publicist issued the following statement tonight:

“On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is...

Chance Perdomo, best known for his work in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V, has died as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was 27.

Perdomo’s death was confirmed by his representatives in a statement on Saturday. No one else was involved in the accident.

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Perdomo most recently starred in Gen V, Prime Video’s spinoff of The Boys,...

Chance Perdomo, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V star, has died. He was 27.

The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representatives told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. Nobody else was involved in the accident.

“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” a statement from his reps said. “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

Most recently, Perdomo starred in Prime Video’s The Boys spinoff, Gen V, which saw him take on the role of Andre Anderson, a popular student at Godolkin University who is capable of magnetically manipulating things.

“We can’t quite wrap our heads around this,” the producers of the series shared in a statement.

Ancient Greek Aristotle got it right. The production whole is greater than the sum of its co-production parts. This was the sentiment at a Series Mania session titled ‘Fifty Shades of Co Pro’ on Tuesday.

Simone Emmelius, Zdf’s Senior VP international fiction – co-production and acquisition, laid it out: “You can only spend the Euro once, so you have the opportunity to maybe spend €200,000 [$218,000] on an episode, or you spend €200,000 on an episode that may cost €1.5 million. At the end of it, you get a production value of €1.5 million.” she explained. This encapsulates the essence of co-production, leveraging partnerships to attain a project that far exceeds what individual partners could do alone.

Three of Series Mania’s eight main international competition titles – “Apples Never Fall,” “Rematch,” “So Long, Marianne” — are co-productions. Some panel points of consensus:

Aligned Interests and Transparency

However, the foundation of a successful co-production lies in alignment,...

Harking back to those erotic thrillers of yore, especially from the 1980s and 90s, writer-director Joy Wilkinson’s 7 Keys, her debut feature, starts out full of promise and potential — much like the impromptu hook-up that gets the plot rolling. Unfortunately, like many an ill-starred love match, what follows is disappointing as things evolve in a lurid and yet strangely predictable direction. But while it all goes sour and south in the last act, there are definitely sparks of originality in the early running, supported by a brace of strong performances from Emma McDonald and Billy Postlethwaite, who deserve better than what the script gives them to work with.

Premiering in the Visions section at SXSW, this low-budget striver of a feature may find berths with streamers, and ought to at least attract attention from casting directors looking for new talents.

McDonald and Postlethwaite aren’t entirely unknown quantities. The...

‘A great, nasty, barmy mixtape of pure ‘80s chaos that you won’t want to skip!’

★★★★

Starburst

‘The strongest set of shorts… fun, gory, creepy’

★★★★

UK Film Review

‘Isn’t afraid to break a few rules… the most thematically consistent and bloodiest, entry in the series thus far’

★★★★

Dread Central

‘Another jewel in the V/H/S crown… gives the fans exactly what they are screaming for with a few added treats… a wickedly joyous time’

★★★★

The Hollywood News

We travel back to the haunted era of shoulder pads, perms and scream queens with V/H/S/85, the ‘best entry yet’ (Flickering Myth) in the seminal V/H/S horror franchise. In the sixth instalment of the brilliantly bloody Shudder Original series, we turn the clock back to the 1980s for a retro rampage of old-school horror chills and thrills.

Promising another helping of found footage fear V/H/S/85 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD...

Media executive Jeffrey A. Zucker attends an event in 2010. (Photo: David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons/Graphic by The Desk)

American media mogul Jeff Zucker has acquired a London-based content production company operated in part by his former employer.

On Saturday, Zucker’s RedBird Capital Partners in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s International Media Investments (Imi) announced the acquisition of All3 Media from Liberty Global and Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) for £1.15 billion (around U.S. $1.45 billion). Zucker previously served as the president of CNN, the international cable network owned by Wbd.

“All3 Media is one of the world’s greatest content companies, and this gives us an incredible platform to continue to grow our expanding portfolio,” Zucker said in a statement. “The demand for new shows and ongoing existing series, both scripted and unscripted, makes All3 a perfect fit for us.”

All3 Media comprises more than four dozen independent content studios spread across several countries,...

‘Gory, clever, relevant’

Common Sense Media

‘A total blast from start to finish… the same high notes as the original… some new twists and turns of its own’

Dread Central

‘A playful remix… a sensory triumph… fun… a marked return to form’

Flickering Myth

‘Well worth the wait… might even be the best film in the series’

MovieFreak.com

Seminal horror franchise V/H/S takes us back to the nineties with its fourth wicked instalment, V/H/S/94, that will have you taped to the telly. Dubbed a ‘grisly, gory Gem’ by The New York Times, this acclaimed Shudder Original promises more hair-raising, old-school entertainment and gruesome good fun with this new collection of bone-chilling tales of found footage terror. V/H/S/94 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 26th February 2024, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

The year is 1994 and when a mysterious VHS tape is found, a ruthless police Swat team raid a remote warehouse,...

After many years in development hell, a live-action adaptation of the Halo video game franchise finally made its way out into the world as a Paramount streaming series back in 2022, with the first episode of the show quickly becoming Paramount ’s most-watched premiere. But while the TV series is returning for a second season, which is scheduled to begin streaming on February 8th, the first season wasn’t met with overwhelming positivity, as many fans of the video game source material were disappointed by some of the choices made for the adaptation. Not even star Pablo Schreiber, who plays the character Master Chief on the show, was entirely happy with that first season. Speaking with SFX Magazine, Schreiber revealed there was even one element that he felt was a huge mistake: the romantic storyline with Master Chief and Makee (Charlie Murphy), which even included a sex scene.

If you’re not up on your Halo,...

‘Easily the best Anne Rice adaptation yet’

Comicbook.com

‘A welcome addition to our screens… dramatic and sexy’

The Wrap

‘Plenty of substance behind the gorgeous veneer… lush, smart… juicy’

Time Magazine

Prepare to be bewitched by Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season One – a rich tale of power, destiny and the enduring legacy of a family with extraordinary mystical abilities, is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital download followings its transmission on BBC Two. Each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

This enchanting new series showcases a stand-out cast including Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus), Tongayi Chirisa (American Horror Story), Harry Hamlin (Mad Men), Beth Grant (Donnie Darko) and Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) and breathes fresh life into Rice’s acclaimed novels, The Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, which includes Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.

Paramount today revealed the official trailer for season two of the hit series Halo. The new season will premiere the first two episodes globally on Thursday, February 8, in all countries where Paramount is available.

In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction: the Halo.

Led by showrunner and executive producer David Wiener (Brave New World), the series takes place in the universe that first debuted in 2001 with the launch...

Paramount ’s two-minute official trailer for the sci-fi thriller Halo teases that when events spiral out of control, we save what we can. “Looking at your faces, I do not see defeat and I do not see surrender,” says Captain Jacob Keyes (Danny Sapani). Master Chief and the Spartans have heroes on their side, while the Covenant does not.

Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) returns to lead the video game-inspired series as Master Chief, Spartan-117, with Natascha McElhone (Californication) back as Dr. Halsey. Returning cast members include Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), and Yerin Ha (Reef Break). Also back for season two are Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Kate Kennedy (Catastrophe), Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Danny Sapani (Penny Dreadful), Fiona O’Shaughnessy (The Forgiven), and Tylan Bailey.

Halo newcomers include Joseph Morgan (The Originals), Cristina Rodlo (No One...

Paramount revealed the official trailer for Halo‘s second season, which has Pablo Schreiber returning as Master Chief John-117 as he leads a team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.

The new season has showrunner David Wiener (Brave New World) taking over for last season’s Steven Kane, who oversaw physical production on the first season in Budapest, and Kyle Killen, who supervised writing and production in the United States.

The new footage shows plenty of space action, though it appears a bit dim and murky (at least, in this trailer):

Wiener, Schreiber and newcast member Joseph Morgan had unveiled the first new footage for season two at Ccxp in São Paulo in December.

The second season description: “In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything...

After many years in development hell, a live-action adaptation of the Halo video game franchise finally made its way out into the world as a Paramount streaming series back in 2022, with the first episode of the show quickly becoming Paramount ’s most-watched premiere. Season 2 of Halo is set to have a two episode premiere on February 8th, and with that date right around the corner a new trailer for the season has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above. Paramount has also unveiled a poster for the season, and that can be seen at the bottom of this article.

Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity. In...

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‘Practical effects, old school jump scares and a pulp fiction lineage… never have the fables from Creepshow been more appealing’

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Tune in to Creepshow in all its gory glory as Season 4 as it gets its home entertainment bow this December – alongside a brand-new Season 1 – 4 Box set. Based on the seminal 1980s cult classic from horror dream team, maestro George A. Romero and virtuoso Stephen King, this critically acclaimed TV series is an essential purchase for those in need of some blood-soaked, playfully dark and irresistibly eerie seasonal viewing.

Following its huge success on Shudder, Creepshow Season 4 is out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital and Creepshow Season 1 – 4 Box set are out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. The Box set comes packed with special features, including in A Creepshow Animated Special,...

The cast of Midsomer Murders Season 24 features returning favorites and exciting newcomers. 

Midsomer Murders is a long-standing British crime-drama series from ITV that explores a series of murder cases that take place in the titular county spearheaded by the investigation of lead inspector John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon). 

Every Main Actor & Character in Midsomer Murders Season 24  Read full article on The Direct.

This December, BritBox is bringing nostalgia home for the holidays. The British streamer is adding several specials and older seasons of classic programs, including the docu-special “Farewell Doc Martin” and later seasons of the beloved sitcom “My Family” (plus its collection of Christmas specials).

For those looking for something new this season, Jason Isaacs will explore classic Hollywood by way of Bristol in the new four-part bio-series “Archie,” playing Hollywood leading man Cary Grant. Plus, catch up on the latest season of the black comedy crime series “Annika,” which will have its BritBox streaming premiere on Dec. 21.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for December, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99 / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in December 2023? “My Family” Christmas Specials and Seasons 5-11 | Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 7

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Joss Ackland, a veteran character actor known for his work on stage as well as screens big and small, has died. Ackland was 95 and familiar to film fans for the likes of Lethal Weapon 2, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, The Hunt For Red October. "It is with great sadness that I can confirm the passing of my great friend and long-term client Joss Ackland," :a[the actor's manager Paul Pearson told The Wrap]{href='https://www.thewrap.com/joss-ackland-lethal-weapon-2-actor-dies-at-95/' }. "He died of old age this morning with his family around. He was lucid, erudite, and mischievous to the end. I loved him deeply and for me, he is the reason we have the word magnificent in the dictionary."

Ackland was born in Ladbroke Grove, London on 29 February 1928. He studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama and made his stage debut at the age of 17 in a production of The Hasty Heart.

Joss Ackland, the British actor known for Lethal Weapon 2, Mighty Ducks and White Mischief, has died. He was 95.

Ackland died peacefully of old age, surrounded by his family Sunday morning, his longtime rep and friend Paul Pearson told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was lucid, erudite and mischievous to the end,” the rep added. “I loved him deeply, and, for me, he is the reason we have the word Magnificent in the dictionary.”

The actor was described as a “beloved father,” in a family statement obtained by BBC. It read, “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”

In addition to his film roles in Lethal Weapon 2, Mighty Ducks and White Mischief, Ackland was known for parts in The Hunt for Red October, Daisies in December...

Joss Ackland, the veteran British stage and screen actor who was known for starring in “White Mischief” and “Lethal Weapon 2,” died on Sunday. He was 95.

“Joss was a long term client and great friend who remained lucid, erudite and mischievous to the very end, he died peacefully with his family this morning,” said his rep, Paul Pearson.

In Richard Donner’s “Lethal Weapon 2,” his villainous diplomat character notably utters the line “Diplomatic immunity!” before being shot by cop Roger Murtaugh, played by Danny Glover.

With over 130 film and television credits, Ackland appeared in a wide range of projects, including “K-19: The Widowmaker,” “Bill & Ted” and “The Hunt for Red October,” where he starred alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin. His television work includes “Shadowlands,” where he played C.S. Lewis, and “Midsomer Murders.”

Ackland was made a Cbe for services to drama in 2001. He earned two BAFTA nominations...

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‘Prestige drama… gathering the force to be another True Detective’

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‘Gripping, gorgeously shot and propelled by superb performances… very good… very important’

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‘The landscape and the language make this a mystery unlike any other on TV’

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Prepare to be blown away by Dark Winds – the smash-hit, stunningly shot, atmospheric new crime-thriller crafted by Jack Ryan creator Graham Roland and exec–produced by Hollywood titan, Oscar®-winning Robert Redford and the creator of Game of Thrones himself, George R. R. Martin.

Celebrated for its commitment to showcasing indigenous talent both on and off screen, this acclaimed six-part series – based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling mystery novel series – stars Zahn McClarnon (Fargo, Doctor Sleep, Reservation Dogs) and Kiowa Gordon (Blood Quantum, Reservation Dogs, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1) as two Navajo police officers battling forces of evil in the 1970s Southwest. Following its run on Alibi,...

What would you do if your best friend told you they were going to die? Nothing to be done, no medicine, no doubts. That’s the predicament facing Jimmy and Tully, two friends living in Scotland in “Mayflies,” the two-part miniseries debuting on Acorn TV on Monday, Oct. 30. When one of them gets a terminal diagnosis, it sparks a conversation that will affect both of their lives forever. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Acorn TV.

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Jimmy Collins (Martin Compston) and Tully Dawson (Tony Curran) have been best friends for three decades, having bonded over a mutual love of music, movies and more. But when Tully receives a terminal cancer diagnosis, it casts a pall over...

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Sink Your teeth into Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for a blood-soaked saga of immortality, love and revenge starring Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones), Eric Bogosian (Succession) and Sam Reid (The Newsreader). This contemporary adaptation breathes new life into Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel and marks the thrilling first instalment of AMC’s emerging Immortal Universe series based on her lauded The Vampire Chronicles.

Now, hot on the heels of its BBC Two transmission starting 12th October 2023, this seven-part series is set to make its home entertainment bow. Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season One comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 6th November 2023 and each episode will also be available to purchase on digital 24 hours after its transmission, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

The series showcases an ensemble of exceptional talent.