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‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Sets Mockumentary ‘Jig’ at Netflix
The comedy is one of several series the streamer announced at the Edinburgh TV festival.
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Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake to Play Sisters on the Run in Netflix Limited Series ‘The Unheard’
The five-parter is written by 'Adolescence' co-creator Jack Thorne and executive produced by Winslet.
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Jay-Z Documentary Series Sets HBO Release Date
After announcing the documentary series in June, HBO has revealed the release schedule for “Jay-Z in 8,” which will feature the rapper sitting down with music producer and record executive Rick Rubin to discuss the lyrics and ideas for songs across e…
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‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Trailer: Netflix Competition Show Recreates Chocolate Factory — and Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI
Netflix has released the trailer for “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” an upcoming reality competition show that pits contestants against each other in challenges taking place inside a replica of Roald Dahl’s iconic chocolate factory.
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Netflix Reveals Its ‘Wonka’ Reality Show Trailer With Creepy AI Gene Wilder
The competition series trailer features the digitally resurrected Wilder as host and one of the original Oompa Loompa actors.
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Naomi Scott, Josh Finan, Nicola Coughlan Set for Adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Short Stories for Netflix
The six-part show, also starring Dominic West and Imelda Staunton, will follow a young couple marooned in a faded seaside town, depicting the work Dahl wrote for adults — not children.
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Clive Owen Joins Anya Taylor-Joy In Netflix Drama ‘How To Kill Your Family’
Clive Owen has joined Anya Taylor-Joy in How to Kill Your Family, the British Netflix drama based on Bella Mackie’s bestselling novel. Also cast in the show are Orlando Norman and David Shields, who are acting opposite Mad Max: Furiosa star Taylor Joy.
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