Netflix

  • Noises off: Netflix’s ‘Silence’ adaptation is sadly tome deaf…

    When a caving group finally manage to enter a vast series of underground caverns, they think they’ve made a significant breakthrough, but instead they’ve initiated an historical breakout as a previously unknown breed of winged creatures pour out of the new opening and out in to the wider world. ...
  • ‘Defenderverse’ ends as ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘Punisher’ axed…

    Thanos only removed fifty per cent of the Marvel superhero universe…. Netflix is upping it and cleaning their entire slate. In a move that will disappoint but probably surprise no-one, industry site Deadline confirms that  Netflix have formally cancelled both The Punisher and Jessica Jones, their last remaining collaborations with...
  • Nostrumours? Ridley’s believe it or not ‘Alien’ series?

    For several years there have been rumours of an Alien-related television show, though so far they’ve come to (astro-)nought. This week’s latest information seemed to suggest plans to bring it to the hulu platform, but offered very few specifics. HN Entertainment‘s site claims that they have an exclusive: a...
  • Netflix calls time on ‘Travelers’….

    As we mentioned (and reviewed) in the last month, Travelers was one of those time-travel shows that managed to approach the various staples of the genre in new and refreshing ways and showed its cast of characters sticking around to deal with the repercussions of their effects on the...
  • ‘Behind Her Eyes’ to see Netflix adaptation…

    In recent months it appears that several significant British authors are finding their tomes acquired for the screen. EchoChamber noted that Alex North’s debut novel The Whisper Man has already had the rights snapped up by AGBO, founded by Emmy award-winning directors Anthony and Joe Russo, the team behind...
  • Millar and Capullo (… and Bullock) to be ‘Reborn’ through Netflix…

    First Mark Millar conquered printed comics and then saw many of his ideas and creations find their way to the big screen. The Ultimates, his reinvention of The Avengers has informed much of the cinematic version of the super-team and there’s been more independent successes with the likes of...
  • Noomi Rapace: Ready for her ‘Close’ up…

    Sam Carlson (Noomi Rapace) is a bodyguard / protection officer who takes her role very seriously. Able to put any doubts or personal problems aside to get the job done, she’s ruthless, pragmatic and incredibly good at her job.  But when her next assignment summons her from the sandy...
  • ‘Stranger Things’ asserts its altered states of Independence…

    Though fans had hoped that the third season of cult Netflix hit Stranger Things might have debuted before the end of 2018, the show was pushed back and it has been announced that the new run will begin on 4th July 2019 – Independence Day in the United States....
  • Bullock’s ‘Bird Box’ is a Quite Familiar Place…

    A young woman named Malorie (Sandra Bullock) instructs two young children on the importance of following her rules to the letter.  They can’t question her decisions. They can’t remove their blindfolds. If they do, they will die. The journey ahead will be difficult and they must literally hang on...
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