Netflix releases live action anime remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 26, 2024. Posted in Production News

Netflix have released their take on beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender with a live action series. Shot in British Columbia, the Albert Kim created series is directed by Michael Goi, Roseanne Liang, Jabbar Raisani and Jet Wilkinson. Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley take on the roles of main trio Aang, Katara and Sokka, with well known names Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Daniel Dae Kim also included in the cast.

Super Bowl celebrity takeover

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 15, 2024. Posted in Production News

From a Christopher Walken impersonation to a multimillion dollar Beyonce spot, this year’s Super Bowl festivities bought a multitude of familiar faces to the televisions all across America. Known for their celebrity cameos, the 2024 Super Bowl commercial rollout enlisted the help of many trusted agencies and production companies such as Hungryman Inc, Special Project USA and Oglilvy to uphold the reputation of the limited time slots.

The many locations of Netflix series One Day

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 14, 2024. Posted in Production News

David Nicholl’s best-selling novel One Day returned to screens for its Netflix adaptation. Released on 8 February, the romantic drama stars This is Going to Hurt star Ambika Mod and The White Lotus actor Leo Woodhall. Multiple locations were used for filming the series including the UK, Greece, Paris and Italy.

Winner of The Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award 2024 announced

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 9, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Million Youth Media have been announced as the winners of The Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award 2024.  The organisation offer training and development for upcoming filmmakers and under-represented talent. The honour was announced as part of the PGGB Talent Showcase  held at London’s Savoy Hotel on Thursday 8 February.

Belfast’s RENDR festival returns with major lineup

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 6, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Belfast’s RENDR festival is returning for its second edition from 29 February to 1 March. With a lineup from across the  film, gaming, interactive and animation industries, the festival includes speakers from Netflix, Pixar and Sony Pictures Imageworks.

WWE Raw finds new home at Netflix

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 23, 2024. Posted in General Interest

As part of a new long term deal that brings weekly live sports entertainment to Netflix, WWE Raw will be coming to the streaming platform at the beginning of 2025. The USD 5 billion deal marks the first time WWE Raw will be away from linear television in 31 years. The franchise will be brought to Netflix in the U.S, Canada, the U.K and Latin America.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adds Jacob Elordi to the cast

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 8, 2024. Posted in Production News

Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to bring is version of Mary Shelley’s famed character to Netflix, enlisting the help of a star-studded cast. In addition to Oscar Isaac and  scream queen Mia Goth, Netflix revealed today that Jacob Elordi will be joining as Frankenstein’s monster. Del Toro will write and direct the project, as well as producing alongside J. Miles Dale. Filming is set to commence February 2024.

Netflix’s new series Too Much to shoot in London

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 12, 2023. Posted in Production News

Netflix announced today that Lena Dunham will be bringing new series Too much to the streaming platform. Set against the backdrop of London, the romantic comedy is created by both Dunham and her husband Luis Felber, who will also contribute to the music. Hack’s actress Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe from The White Lotus will star in the series.