The most interesting new series of June 2024
In June, series sequels look at least as attractive as the new releases themselves. In contrast to «Acolyte», the next project based on «Star Wars», and «Presumed Innocent», based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow, the next seasons of the hit «The Boys» and «House of the Dragon» are coming up. […]
Review of the series «The Sympathizer»
At the end of May, HBO TV channel finished airing the drama, spy thriller and satirical comedy «The Sympathizer». The plot is based on the novel of the same name by Vietnamese American writer Viet Thanh Nguyen, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2016. In the review below, we admire the new reincarnations of ex-Iron […]
Game of Thrones creator «George R.R. Martin says most TV adaptations are worse than books «999 out of 1000 times»
George R.R. Martin, the author of the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which formed the basis for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, criticized the blog TV and movie adaptations of books.
The «Fallout» series breaks viewing records in 3 weeks after its debut on Amazon
From April 22 to April 28, the series adaptation of the post-apocalyptic game collected 1.5 billion minutes of views, which means that «Fallout» was the most popular among viewers even in the third week after its debut, considering data of all American streaming services.
Review of the series «Sugar»
On May 17, the detective show «Sugar» starring Colin Farrell, who also served as the project’s executive producer, ended its run on Apple TV+. In the review below, we will tell you what cinematic means the authors of this seemingly old-fashioned classic story hope to use to attract the viewer’s attention. «Sugar» Genre neo-noir,…
Netflix has ordered «additional episodes» for the series «3 Body Problem»
The exact number of episodes and seasons is promised to be announced «later».
«The Last of Us»: the authors published the first photos of the characters of the upcoming second season of the series
Joel and Ellie appeared in the first photos of the long-awaited second season of the HBO series «The Last of Us». They were released during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront in New York on Wednesday.
«Dune: Prophecy» — upcoming series about the female order of Benét Gesserit has attracted a Bollywood superstar to play Sister Francesca
Spinoff Films «Dune» is adapting the novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson «The Order of the Dune Sisters».
Review of the series «Bodkin»
On May 9, Netflix released a detective thriller with elements of black comedy «Bodkin», which consists of 7 episodes instead of the usual 8. Among others, the show was also produced by Higher Ground Productions, a company run by former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. In the review below, we […]
Review of the series «Parish»
Recently, AMC TV channel finished showing the crime-drama thriller «Parrish» with Giancarlo Esposito («Kaleidoscope», «Gentlemen») in the title role. Its plot is based on the British miniseries «Driver», which consisted of three episodes and was broadcast on BBC One from September 23 to October 7, 2014. In the review below, we will tell you…
New series «Office»: Peacock confirms development of spinoff — reporters from the defunct newspaper will replace Dunder Mifflin team
The documentary team that immortalized Michael Scott and his colleagues in the Scranton office of a paper company travels to the Midwest to visit a small newspaper that is struggling to survive with the help of volunteer reporters.
«We have learned our lesson». Marvel will release «only 2-3 movies a year» to fight superhero fatigue
The strategy to reduce production is common for Disney, but according to the media company’s CEO Bob Iger, «is especially relevant for Marvel».
The sci-fi series Dark Matter with Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly has been released on Apple TV+
Currently, the first two episodes are available for viewing, and the rest — will be released every Wednesday.
«The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms»: the director of «Game of Thrones» will work on the prequel, and the first season will have only 6 episodes
Owen Harris has joined the directing and producing teams of HBO’s new series «Knight of the Seven Kingdoms», which is a prequel to «Game of Thrones».
Authors Gen V will not look for a new actor to play Chance Perdomo — the plot was rewritten to make the character disappear from history
Chance Perdomo, 27, who played Andre Anderson, a student with the superpower of manipulating metals in the Gen V series, died in an accident in March.
Review of the animated series «Star Wars: Tales of the Empire»
On May 4, the unofficial «Star Wars» Day (May the fourth be with you, ladies and gentlemen), the animated anthology series «Tales of the Empire» was released on the Disney+ streaming service. This is a collection of six short episodes lasting 11–15 minutes, which follows the course set earlier by «Tales of the Jedi» (2022) […]
The most interesting new series of May 2024
The story of Auschwitz prisoners, a new sci-fi story about the multiverse, animated «Star Wars» and «Jurassic World» — all this and more were prepared for their viewers by streaming services in May. Read more about each new product of the month in the article below. New series «Shardlake» Genre: historical detective, crime drama Premiere…
The Fallout series on Prime Video was watched by 65 million people in 16 days — the second most popular after «The Rings of Power»
The first season of «Fallout», which adapts the popular game series of the same name, was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 10 and attracted 65 million viewers in the first 16 days.
«You’ve got a big mouth». Maya Hawke doesn’t tell her father about season 5 of «Stranger Things» because she’s afraid of spoilers
Maya, the daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, played Robin Buckley in the series «Stranger Things» — and reportedly prefers not to talk to her parents about her work while filming season 5 to prevent spoilers.
Review of the series «Shogun»
On April 23, the epic historical drama series «Shogun» ended on FX and simultaneously on Hulu. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, published in 1975. In the review below, we will analyze what exactly is remarkable about this project and what features have made it so popular. […]
The movie «Peaky Blinders» will start shooting in the fall of 2024 — with a star cast and a bigger budget than the series
Cillian Murphy will reprise the role of Thomas Shelby.
Isabela Merced played both parts of The Last of Us all weekend to qualify for an audition for the HBO series
Merced plays Dina in the second season of «The Last of Us» — Ellie’s new love interest.
Review of the series «Manhunt»
On April 19, Apple TV+ released the final, seventh episode of the historical thriller «Manhunt», based on the nonfiction book by American writer and historian James L. Swanson «Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer» (2007). In the review below, we describe how the series’ authors recreate the fateful events for the United…
Steve Buscemi will play the second season of «Wednesday» — probably the new director of Nevermore
Buscemi has starred in Quentin Tarantino’s film «Rabid Dogs», the TV series «Underground Empire», and other projects, and will now join the sequel to the Netflix dark fantasy series.
Review of the series «Fallout»
On April 10, the sci-fi post-apocalyptic series «Fallout» was released on Prime Video. Its plot is based on the role-playing video game series of the same name, and this promising project was developed by the showrunners of the hit HBO series «Westworld» Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. In the review below, we find out whether […]
Review of the series «The Regime»
Recently, the HBO channel has finished airing the 6-episode political satire «The Regime», starring Kate Winslet. In Ukraine, the miniseries accessible is available for viewing on MEGOGO. In the review below, we will tell you which real-life character the show’s silly heroine resembles (and maybe more than one) and whether this story can…
«Most likely not, but it’s not certain»: Todd Howard on the adaptation of The Elder Scrolls and other Bethesda games
Today, Amazon Prime Video has a big and hotly anticipated premiere — the first season of the Fallout series has been released in full (8 episodes) with Ukrainian subtitles. After the premiere in Hollywood, the series producer and Bethesda game director Todd Howard said IGN editor, how high are the chances of the studio’s adaptation of The…
The series «Fallout» received the first reviews and a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes: «Vivid apocalypse with outbreaks of extreme violence»
While viewers are waiting for the premiere of «Fallout» on Prime Video (in a few hours), specialized publications have published their first reviews. All of them note the extreme violence of the show and at the same time sing the praises of the scenery, acting, and story, which, importantly, will be understandable to those unfamiliar with the…
-1 spinoff «Game of Thrones». HBO has stopped developing a series about Jon Snow
The series has faced problems due to «lack of source material» — like the last seasons of «Game of Thrones».
The creators of the «Fallout» series were inspired by HBO’s adaptation of «The Last of Us»: «We realized it was possible»
Few people dare to adapt a first-person video game, and Prime Video’s «Fallout» is just the latest (and long-awaited) example of this. At the same time, according to one of the series’ creators, Jonathan Nolan, it was easier to work with given the success of another post-apocalyptic game adaptation — «The Last of Us» by HBO.
Review of the series «Parasyte: The Grey»
On April 5, the fantastic horror series «Parasyte: Gray». This is a South Korean adaptation of the popular manga «Parasyte» by Hitoshi Iwaaki. In the review below, we will tell you what kind of infection has attacked humanity this time and whether the concept of the original source material looks too strange on the movie […]
Review of the series «The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live»
Recently, AMC TV channel has finished airing another project from the post-apocalyptic zombie universe «The Walking Dead» with the subtitle «The Ones Who Live». Its plot is intended to tell the story of the fate of the original show’s characters — Rick Grimes and Michonne. In fact, at the initial stages, the series was called […]
«Avatar: The Last Airbender» Netflix to get new showrunners — Albert Kim to take over Percy Jackson series on Disney+
Netflix appointed as showrunners for the next two seasons of «Avatar» Jabbar Raisani («Lost in Space») and Christine Boylan («Pokerface») after the creator of the first one, Albert Kim, announced his departure.
The most interesting new series of April 2024
In April, we expect a lot of book adaptations, as well as a couple of video game-based projects. In general, the month promises to be quite diverse in terms of series, so our article is ready to help you choose what might be of interest to you. New series «Ripley» Genre: psychological thriller Premiere date: […]
«Hoped for better than 50/50»: the creators of Game of Thrones about the wave of gate after the season 8 finale
The hit HBO fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin’s books premiered back in 2011 and kept viewers’ attention for eight intense seasons, but few people were happy with the show’s ending.
Review of the series «Constellation»
On March 27, the Apple TV+ service finished showing the sci-fi thriller «Constellation», starring popular Swedish actress Noomi Rapace. In the review below, we will tell you what prevented this project from becoming a prominent representative of the declared genre. «Constellation» Genre science fiction thriller Directors Michelle McLaren,…
Netflix’s adaptation of the sci-fi classic «The 3 Bodies Problem» has angered China
In the first scenes of the series, which is partly set in 1960s Beijing, a scientist is brutally beaten by Red Guards because of his belief in the theory of relativity.
HBO denies rumors that Pedro Pascal has finished filming Season 2 of «The Last of Us»
The first update on the actor’s schedule was published by Daniel Richtman, who IGN publication calls «a reliable insider».
Review of the series «3 Body Problem»
On March 21, on the Netflix platform took place the premiere of the sci-fi series «3 Body Problem», based on Liu Qixin’s trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past». The project was created by «Game of Thrones» showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who were assisted by screenwriter Alexander Woo. In the review below, we tell you…
HBO announces the black and green Targaryen duel in new trailers for Season 2 of «House Of The Dragon». Premiere — June 16
Who will you choose — the black faction of Reynira or the green team of Alicente?
Netflix has released the series «3 Body Problem» — an adaptation of Liu Qixin’s bestseller from the creators of «Game of Thrones»
The series is based on the trilogy of Chinese science fiction writer Liu Qixin’s «Remembrance of Earth’s Past». The showrunners are David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (the duo who worked on «Game of Thrones»), as well as «True Blood» alumnus Alexander Wu.
Amazon has published an excerpt from the first episode of the Fallout — series and it’s the Wild, Wild (dystopian) West
The TV adaptation of the famous post-apocalyptic game series Fallout will start on Prime Video on April 11 (all 8 episodes will be released simultaneously).
Review of the series «Masters of the Air»
On March 15, Apple TV+ service finished broadcasting the military drama «Masters of the Air», which consists of 9 episodes and cost the creators at least $250 million. The plot of the series is based on the documentary book of the same name by Donald L. Miller (2007), which contains interviews of pilots and archival […]
The first trailer for the Disney series about the legendary couturier Karl Lagerfeld. Premiere — June 8
Series tell about Lagerfeld’s rise to the top of the fashion world, starting in 1972, and his position as an unknown designer of ready-to-wear.
Bethesda releases Pip-Boy — a wrist computer from the upcoming Fallout series for $200
Bethesda released a 1:1 scale replica of the Pip-Boy wrist computer, as seen in the upcoming Fallout series, which launches on April 11. Made of metal and injection-molded ABS plastic, the Pip-Boy has a functioning TFT LCD screen that shows game-style animations. The price of the item is — $200.
Review of the series «The Gentlemen»
Starting March 7, the crime series «The Gentlemen» by the famous English director and screenwriter Guy Ritchie will be available on Netflix. This is a spinoff of his feature film of the same name starring Matthew McConaughey, which can be safely called one of Ritchie’s best films, especially in recent years. In the review below, […]
The first trailer for the Fallout series from Amazon — premiere on April 11th via Prime Video
After a short teaser, Amazon has released a full trailer for the upcoming Fallout series — the highly anticipated TV adaptation of the famous post-apocalyptic RPG series from the showrunners of «The Wild West» will be released on Prime Video on April 11.
Netflix has renewed the series «Avatar: The Last Airbender» for seasons 2 and 3 at once
The series, which adapts the Nickelodeon hit of the same name, will end with season 3, following the same structure as the animated version.
The second season of «House of the Dragon» will be released on HBO in June
Earlier, HBO CEO Casey Bloys announced release of the sequel in early summerand Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav spoke in February about «next quarter».
Anime fans revive the popularity of Blu-ray and DVDs
Production studios still regularly release their latest, greatest movies and TV series on DVD and Blu-ray. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that physical media is no longer as much of a priority as it once was for the big Hollywood players.
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