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Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE:
* Wiseguy – The Collector’s Edition (VEI)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Long before Donnie Brasco brought similar drama to the big screen, Golden Globe winner Ken Wahl brought charisma, credibility, and chutzpah to his small-screen role as Vincent Terranova, a handsome 30-year-old agent with the FBI’s Organized Crime Bureau. How does a deep-cover operative keep his sanity and morality intact when the criminal lifestyle he’s sworn to bring down from within is more compelling than his own? Federal Agent Vincent Terranova (Ken Wahl) is plagued by this question in this innovative take on 80s cop dramas. Created by veteran hit producer Stephen J. Cannell, Wiseguy veers from traditional ‘bad guy of the week’ police procedural by breaking the drama into multi-episode story arcs that followed an Organized Crimes Bureau case – and its charismatic criminal suspects – to its logical conclusion. No matter the cost to criminal, victim, or cop. GUEST STARRING: Jonathan Banks, Kevin Spacey, Ray Sharkey, Joan Severance, Fred Thompson, Jerry Lewis, Stanley Tucci, David Strathairn, Billy Dee Williams, and Steven Bauer. All 75 episodes from all 4 seasons.
NOTE: previous DVD releases of Wiseguy had much of the music altered or removed, as compared to the original TV broadcasts: the new studio hasn’t said outright one way or the other, but there is NO indication in VEI’s announcement that the music is back in the re-release of these same episodes; we would tell you to expect the music to still be altered/missing on these DVDs…HOWEVER, one indication that we might be incorrect about that is the fact that VEI is touting “all 75 episodes,” which would include the 8-episode arc from Season 2 called “Dead Dog Records,” which has not previously been released on DVD in North America (neither with Ventura’s releases in 2003-05, nor with Mill Creek’s 67-episode “Collector’s Edition” release in 2010) due to music rights. On the other hand, even if these 8 episodes are included, it does NOT necessarily mean that all of the original music would be included (such as the iconic score from the Sonny Steelgrave arc with “Knights In White Satin”). Be careful if you purchase, is all we are suggesting!
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COMING ON 8/16:
* Hidden Assets – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–A woman lies dead in an Antwerp apartment; nearby, a suicide bomber detonates his device at a fashion show. In Ireland, Detective Emer Berry (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) of the Criminal Assets Bureau finds rough diamonds in a raid on a small-time drug dealer, along with the deed to that luxury Antwerp flat. When she heads to Belgium to investigate, Emer is confronted by Chief Inspector Christian de Jong (Wouter Hendrickx, Blackout) of the anti-terrorism squad. Reluctantly banding together, they begin to untangle an international conspiracy involving drugs, terrorism, and corrupt corporate and political leaders. Caught up in this web of greed are the dead woman’s employer, heiress Bibi Melnick (Simone Kirby, His Dark Materials), and the Brannigans, a wealthy Irish business dynasty. Drawn into a battle of wits with the family, Emer, Christian, and the CAB team must follow the money to stop another terrorist attack…before it’s too late. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 8/23:
* Chicago Med – Season 7 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–Chicago’s courageous medical heroes continue to confront the city’s most challenging medical cases in Season Seven of the emotionally charged drama series from Emmy-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. This season, Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) finds his career at risk after his cover-up of a serious ethics violation; Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) continues to provide outstanding psychiatric insight; Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) deals with the fiscal scrutiny that comes with being the head of the city’s largest hospital; Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee) looks to recover after being shot by a former patient; Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) steps up as interim chief of the ER; Charge nurse Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) juggles work and family issues; Surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) earns newfound respect from his peers; and new additions Dr. Stevie Hammer (Kristen Hager) and Dr. Dylan Scott (Guy Lockard) join the team. 5-disc set.

* Survivor – Season 42 (CBS/Paramount)
$34.99 SRP DVD MOD

EXTRAS: Secret Scenes; Tribal Council Voting Scenes
—–Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways are divided into three tribes of six, and face one of the most dangerous seasons in the history of the show. The series evolves even further when this season introduces fresh elements to the competition that intensifies the battle, and tests even the strongest super fan. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast, and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. Hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst. 4-disc set.

* Starhunter ReduX – The Complete Series: Collector’s Edition (Shout! Factory)
$89.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; Effects: Before And After; Starhunter At FanExpo; Green Screen Follies; The Rudolpho Monologues; Recording The Theme; Composer Donald Quan…Live!; Promos
—–GALAXY-SIZED ADVENTURE AWAITS! INCLUDES ALL 44 EPISODES! Starhunter REDUX has finally landed! This beloved science-fiction adventure series starring Michael Paré (Streets Of Fire, Eddie And The Cruisers), Stephen Marcus (Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels), Tanya Allen (Silent Hill), Claudette Roche (The Game), and Clive Robertson (Darkstar: The Motion Picture) is finally available as a 10-Disc Blu-ray set including all 44 episodes, with all of the expanded footage, updated special effects and the originally intended 16:9 aspect ratio intact! Welcome to the year 2275. Earth has colonized the entire solar system … but danger still lurks in every corner of the universe. Bounty hunter Dante Montana (Paré) and his crew travel among the stars on the trail of interplanetary criminals, including the Raiders – an evil cabal that Dante believes kidnapped his beloved son. Elsewhere, covert forces wage a desperate war to unlock the secrets of the mysterious Divinity Cluster, believed to hold powerful knowledge that in the wrong hands would offer the power to dominate the known universe.
NOTE: this item was originally scheduled for release this past Tuesday, July 26th, but Shout! Factory has delayed the title until August 23rd

* Too Close – Series 1 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Dr. Emma Roberston is the psychiatrist assigned to work on the case of a young mother accused of a terrible crime, and assess her sanity to determine whether she faces prison, a secure psychiatric hospital, or rehabilitation and release. Emma hopes that the case will make her career, but the sessions quickly become a complex psychological game of cat and mouse. Emma gradually starts to understand what drove the woman to her crime, but is she getting too close to someone who is beyond redemption?
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COMING ON 8/30:
* 61st Street – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD; $35.97 SRP Blu-ray

—–61st Street follows Moses Johnson, a promising Black high school athlete who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, and Franklin Roberts, the public defender who takes up his case. While Roberts has promised his wife he’ll retire, he takes on this case because he recognizes its potential to upend the entire Chicago judicial system, challenging the institutional racism and endemic corruption at its heart. 2-disc set in either format.

* Signora Volpe – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Delicious) is a top British spy, but she’s disillusioned with MI6 after one betrayal too many. In need of a respite, she heads to Italy for her niece’s wedding. But when the groom goes missing, leaving a dead body behind, Sylvia has a mystery to solve – covertly, of course. Enchanted by the town of Panicale and longing to reconnect with her sister (Tara Fitzgerald, Game of Thrones), Sylvia buys a crumbling old house on a hillside and decides to start anew in Umbria. But this secret agent was never cut out for a quiet life, and she’s soon tackling a variety of cases, from a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig to a kidnapped truffle pig and a blackmail scheme with diplomatic tensions. All the while, she grows closer to a handsome local cop, Capitano Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera, American Crime Story), even as her ex-husband and ex-colleague, Adam (Jamie Bamber, Battlestar Galactica), tries to lure her back. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/6:
* Ride with Norman Reedus – Season 5 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Join Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus on epic road trips around the world. In Season 5, Reedus travels to New Zealand, where he is joined by fellow actors Josh Brolin and Dylan McDermott. Then he revisits favorite moments from past adventures, telling behind the scenes stories and pulling the curtain back to reveal what it took to film this incredible series. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/20:
* DMZ – The Limited Series (Warner Canada)
CA$29.98 SRP DVD; CA$39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Based on the popular DC graphic novel of the same name, this adrenalized and expansive limited drama series follows intrepid medic Alma Ortega (Rosario Dawson) on her tireless, eight-year search for her missing son in a near-future America embroiled in a bitter civil war. With no other options, Alma negotiates her way into the only place she hasn’t been able to look: Manhattan – now a lawless demilitarized zone overrun by rival factions vying for power, as a race for control plays out between ruthless community leaders Parco Delgado (Benjamin Bratt) and Wilson Lin (Hoon Lee). While Alma’s harrowing quest thrusts her into the middle of this dangerous no man’s land, she unexpectedly emerges as a vital source of something needed most in the DMZ: hope.
NOTE: this has been announced in Canada only; there is no USA announcement yet

* Theodore Roosevelt (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–A two-part documentary, THEODORE ROOSEVELT explores the life of one of history’s most fascinating figures: a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer, author, and finally, U.S. president. Featuring over five hours of expert interviews, rich archival material, and vivid live-action sequences, this documentary charts Roosevelt’s journey from his sickly childhood to being a champion for the working man to becoming, at age 42, the youngest president of the United States, whose legacy and impact on progressive political policies reverberate today.
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COMING ON 9/27:
* Kung Fu – The Complete 2nd Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD

—–It’s been six months since the explosive events of the season one finale, and we find Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the Shens in a great place: Nicky’s been using her kung fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry (Eddie Liu) are only deeper in love with each other, and unlike season one, the Shen family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Jin and Mei-Li (Tzi Ma and Kheng Hua Tan) have righted the ship and Harmony Dumplings has seen an extraordinary recovery – the restaurant is doing better business than ever. Everything’s been great in Nicky’s life… that is, until the reemergence of Russell Tan (Kee Chan), and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia (Vanessa Yao). 3-disc set.



Upcoming Content on AMC Networks

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Over the next two weeks, AMC Networks will roll out an exciting lineup of premieres and all-new episodes across its suite of SVOD services and linear channels, including:

· Premieres of Ten Percent (Sundance Now, AMC+, BBC America), ​​Signora Volpe (Acorn TV), Virus :32 (Shudder) and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder)

· Finales of That Dirty Black Bag (AMC+), Harry Wild (Acorn TV), Hidden Assets (Acorn TV) and Cursed Films II (Shudder).

· All-new episodes of Cursed Films II (Shudder), Fear The Walking Dead, Season 7B (AMC, AMC+), 61st Street (AMC, AMC+), Better Call Saul (AMC, AMC+), Harry Wild (Acorn TV), Murdoch Mysteries, Season 15 (Acorn TV) and That Dirty Black Bag (AMC+)

Series details are included below (in chronological order):

THAT DIRTY BLACK BAG – AMC+

“Chapter Seven: The Plan” – Premieres Thursday, April 21 on AMC+
In the wake of the shoot-offs with Bronson’s men, Red Bill and McCoy must come together for a common goal. Elsewhere, Thompson’s pressure on Steve reaches a boiling point.

“Chapter Eight: The Plan” – Premieres Thursday, April 28 on AMC+ *SEASON FINALE*

Red Bill and McCoy’s quest for Bronson comes to a breaking point, as impossible decisions and realizations are made. Bronson takes a new step toward power, and Steve faces Thompson in a final stand-off.

CURSED FILMS II – SHUDDER

Episode 203 – “Stalker” – Premieres Thursday, April 21 on Shudder

The reputation of Stalker is preceded only by its director, Andrei Tarkovsky, a quintessential auteur whose attention to detail was continually challenged by a series of production disasters: Damaged film stock, earthquakes, sickness. The film’s mystical qualities have also inspired some to believe Stalker predicted the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and more eerily, the death of its own director. Tarkovsky historians Robert Bird and Sean Martin, alongside cinematographer Roger Deakins, attempt to separate the facts from the myths.

Episode 204 – “Serpent and the Rainbow” – Premieres Thursday, April 28 on Shudder

Wes Craven and his crew set out on a great adventure–the staging of a major motion picture production in Haiti at the tail end of a violent political revolution. The film, The Serpent and the Rainbow, is based on the true experiences of anthropologist Wade Davis, who details his unbelievable search for an elusive “zombie powder”, and the complicated relationship he has with Craven’s interpretation of his story. Producer David Ladd and actors Bill Pullman and Cathy Tyson recount the challenges and strange occurrences they experienced on set.

Episode 205 – “Cannibal Holocaust” – Premieres Thursday, May 5 on Shudder *SEASON FINALE*

Cursed Films travels to Roma, Italy to discuss the making of what is arguably the most controversial horror film ever made. Writer/Director Ruggero Deodato discusses the film from concept through creation, including the famous court case that saw him defending himself for the murder of a performer in the heart of the Amazon. Meanwhile, his cast and crew detail the struggles they faced while trying to meet the expectations of a demanding director, who continually pushed them towards their breaking point.

TEN PERCENT – SUNDANCE NOW, AMC+, BBC America

Episode 101- Premieres Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. Encores on BBC America Sunday, May 1

The agents of Nightingale Hart navigate their clients’ careers in the bustling world of London’s entertainment industry. Dan (Prasanna Puwanarajah, Patrick Melrose) struggles with delivering bad news while an unexpected arrival throws Jonathan (Jack Davenport, The Morning Show) off balance. Guest Starring: Kelly Macdonald (Line of Duty, Trainspotting)

Episode 102- Premieres Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. Encores on BBC America Sunday, May 8

Reeling from a devastating loss, the agents cope in different ways as tensions flare over how to move forward. Jonathan (Jack Davenport, The Morning Show) and Rebecca (Lydia Leonard, Last Christmas) find themselves at odds over a mix-up involving A-list clients. Guest Starring: Helena Bonham Carter (The Harry Potter series, The Crown), Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, An Education)

FEAR THE WALKING DEAD – AMC, AMC+

Episode 710 – “Mourning Cloak” – Premieres Sunday, April 24 at 9 pm ET/8c on AMC (Now Streaming on AMC+)

When Charlie shows up at the tower unexpectedly, Howard recruits a young Ranger in training to determine the reason for her visit. As they journey beyond the tower together, Charlie’s true motives are revealed.

Episode 711 – “Ofelia” – Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 9 pm ET/8c on AMC (Streaming Sunday, April 24 on AMC+)

Luciana and Wes test the limits of their patience when Daniel’s worsening mental state ends up endangering them all.

Episode 712 – “Sonny Boy” – Premieres Sunday May 8 at 9pm ET/8c on AMC (Streaming Sunday, May 1 on AMC+)

Dorie Sr searches for baby Mo as Strand grows increasingly paranoid.

61ST STREET – AMC, AMC+

Episode 103 – Premieres Sunday, April 24 at 10 pm ET/9c on AMC.

Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.

Episode 104 – Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 10 pm ET/9c on AMC.

While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.

SIGNORA VOLPE – ACORN TV

Episode 101 – “An Anxious Aunt” – Premieres Monday, May 2 on Acorn TV *SERIES PREMIERE*

Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Silent Witness) goes to Umbria, Italy, for the wedding of her niece, Alice (Issy Knopfler.) But the groom, Tommaso, disappears, leaving a woman’s body in the lake at the bottom of his garden. Drawing on the skills she’s acquired as an MI6 operative, Sylvia investigates, and discovers that Tommaso has a very shady past, working for criminal boss Richelmo Gregori – the brother of the dead woman.

HARRY WILD- ACORN TV

Episode 107 – “The Mystery of Granny Susan’s Fun Time Wig” – Premieres Monday, April 25 on Acorn TV

When the matriarch of a wealthy Dublin is strangled to death during a video call in front of her horrified relatives, the dead woman’s daughter employs the service of the newly formed Wild/Reid Detective Agency. The agency being Fergus’ brainchild, Harry is as surprised as anyone to discover it exists but agrees to indulge Fergus’ ingenuity.

Episode 108 – “No One Here Gets Out Alive” – Premieres Monday, April 25 on Acorn TV *SEASON FINALE*

Zoe McCann is a damaged young woman, a recovering addict fighting each day to slay her demons. But when Zoe is abducted only to wake up in a forest wearing a vintage ball gown, her sanity and resolve are pushed to their limit. Terrified that her unknown abductor will come back for her, her path leads to Harry and Fergus.

HIDDEN ASSETS – ACORN TV

Episode 103 Premieres Monday, April 25 on Acorn TV; Two New Episodes Weekly

Emer (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) has Fionn Brannigan firmly in her sights. As the net closes in around him, Bibi is feeling the pressure too. Especially when her wayward brother reaches out for help.

Episode 104 Premieres Monday, April 25 on Acorn TV; Two New Episodes Weekly

Emer’s (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) in Antwerp to help search for Fionn Brannigan. Looks like she and Christian (Wouter Hendrickx, Infiltrant) have hit a dead end when a forensics breakthrough changes everything.

Episode 105 Premieres Monday, May 2 on Acorn TV; Two New Episodes Weekly

While her team follows the money trail in Ireland, Emer (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) and Christian (Wouter Hendrickx, Infiltrant) discover the real identity of the bombers. And a very unexpected source provides the investigation with invaluable information.

Episode 106 Premieres Monday, May 2 on Acorn TV; Two New Episodes Weekly *SEASON FINALE*

With Bibi now in custody, Emer (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) and Christian (Wouter Hendrickx, Infiltrant) face a desperate race against time to stop the final bombing and uncover who was really behind the terrorist campaign. And why.

MURDOCH MYSTERIES- ACORN TV

Episode 1509- “The Lady Vanishes” – Premieres Monday, April 25 on Acorn TV

After kidnappers break into Rupert Newsome’s house and abduct his wife, Lucinda, in front of the family, a hefty ransom is demanded. Ruth volunteers Higgins, who heads to the drop point but warns Crabtree that if he doesn’t call back in an hour, there’s been trouble. When Higgins fails to call, Murdoch’s frantic search leads to a warehouse with an ominous message.

Episode 1510- “Drawn in Blood” – Premieres Monday, May 2 on Acorn TV

At an awards ceremony, Ogden is thrilled by a generous pledge from Councilman Rekker for her women’s health center. Then the night’s honoree, satirical cartoonist Rexford Denison, is accosted by a businessman claiming his poison pen ruined him. Moments later Denison is shot dead. After a scathing cartoon of Rekker and the mayor’s wife is published, Ogden’s prime backer becomes the prime suspect.

BETTER CALL SAUL – AMC, AMC+

Episode 603 – “Rock and Hard Place” – Premieres Monday, April 25 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+

Still on the run, Nacho is forced to choose where his loyalties lie. Jimmy doubles down.

Episode 604 – “Hit and Run” – Premieres Monday, May 2 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+

Gus takes extreme measures. Jimmy and Kim enlist a local pro to put on a show.

VIRUS :32 – SHUDDER

Premieres Thursday, April 21 on Shudder

In Virus :32, a virus breaks out and a chilling massacre rages through the streets. The sick become hunters, and only calm their fever by unscrupulously killing all those not yet infected. Unaware of this, Iris (Paula Silva, In The Quarry) and her daughter spend the day in the sports club where Iris works as a security guard. When night falls, their fight for survival beings. Their only hope of salvation arrives when they discover that after each attack, the infected seem to stop for 32 seconds of calm before attacking again.

THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS – SHUDDER

Season 4 premieres Friday, April 29 on Shudder TV

Proving once again that “the drive-in will never die,” iconic horror host and exploitation movie aficionado Joe Bob Briggs is back with a new season Fridays on Shudder TV and Sundays on demand. Every week, The Last Drive-In series offers an eclectic pairing of films, running the gamut from horror classics to obscurities and international cult favorites. And from time to time, special surprise guests will drop in on Joe Bob and Darcy the Mail Girl. Episodes air weekly on Fridays at 9pm live on Shudder TV and are available on-demand on Shudder and AMC+ the following Sunday.



AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES MAY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

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AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES MAY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES & AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION ON AMC+

AMC+ CELEBRATES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH WITH “ASIAN AMERICANS AMPLIFIED,” A CURATED SELECTION OF PROGRAMMING
New Series, Films, Specials and More Now Streaming on AMC Networks’ Suite of Targeted Streaming Services This May

New York, NY – April 13, 2022 – This May, AMC+ celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with “Asian Americans Amplified,” a curated collection of original series, specials and films from across the company’s portfolio highlighting stories and perspectives of the AAPI community. Programming includes original series such as Killing Eve and True Terror with George Takei, as well as an extensive lineup of feature films, indies and documentaries from Slumdog Millionaire to Train to Bustan to Linsanity and They Live in the Grey. A full programming lineup can be found HERE.

AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will also bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now all month long.

Highlights from across the suite of services include (in alphabetical and chronological order):

On ACORN TV:

Signora Volpe (Acorn TV Original)
New Series Premieres Mondays, Beginning May 2

Top British spy Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Silent Witness) is in Italy for her niece’s wedding when the groom goes missing, leaving a dead body behind him. Sylvia solves the mystery and falls in love – with Italy, and with a crumbling old house on a hillside. Disillusioned with her job and longing to reconnect with her family, Sylvia decides to stay on and start a new life in the little town of Panicale. But trouble has a habit of seeking Sylvia out and she finds herself tackling a fresh mystery every week – and in the process, becoming increasingly close to handsome local cop Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cerfiera, American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace.) Co-starring Tara Fitzgerald (Game of Thrones, Belgravia).

Hidden Assets (Acorn TV Original)
Season Finale on Monday May 2 with Back-to-Back Episodes

A routine raid led by a detective in the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) reveals that a small-time drug dealer has been receiving substantial funding from a seemingly untraceable source – not in cash, but in rough diamonds. When these diamonds are linked to a series of bombings in Belgium, Detective Emer Berry (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk, Keeping Faith) is forced to work with Police Commissioner Christian De Jong (Wouter Hendrickx, Blackout, Undercover). Eventually banding together, they unravel a political conspiracy fueling domestic unrest for financial gain. Caught up in this web of greed are the Brannigans, a wealthy Irish dynasty with ties to Antwerp. Drawn into a battle of wits with the family, Emer, Christian and the CAB team must follow the money to stop another terrorist attack before it’s too late.

The Truth Will Out (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Season 2 Binge Premieres Monday, May 16

Peter Wendel’s understaffed Cold Case Unit has barely risen in the ranks at the police station since season one, but everything changes when a colleague is suddenly found dead. The officer’s death triggers a chain of events which will reveal that a high-ranking police commissioner is living a double life in which he exploits, rapes and degrades young women and children. The investigation also raises doubts about whether Peter’s brother –a close friend of the deceased victim – actually took his own life. Was he in fact murdered? *Swedish-language drama

On ALLBLK:

A La Carte (ALLBLK Original)
New Series Premieres Thursdays, Beginning May 12

This ALLBLK dramedy follows 25-year-old Mahogany Rose, an overachiever with a high moral standard her whole life…until now. After adopting a more “liberal” approach to sex and dating, she finally lands the man of her dreams. There is just one tiny problem…he has a girlfriend. With the help of her friends, Mahogany must decide if she will stick to her preference of being the one and only – or step out of her comfort zone and learn to play number two. Cast: Courtney Burrell (Insecure), Jenna Nolen (A House Divided, Millennials), Jessie Woo (Love & Hip Hop: Miami), Kendall Kyndall (Games People Play, Social Society), Pauline Dyer (Charming the Hearts of Men), Robinne Lee (House of Payne).

61st Street (AMC+ Original)
New Episodes Premiere Sundays, One Week Early on AMC+ and ALLBLK; Season Finale May 22
From AMC Studios, 61st Street is a propulsive thriller coursing through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. The two-season television event stars Emmy® Award-winner Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country), Emmy® Award-nominee Aunjanue Ellis (When They See Us, King Richard), Mark O’Brien (City on a Hill, Halt and Catch Fire), Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, Lights Out), Tosin Cole (Doctor Who, Hollyoaks), Andrene Ward-Hammond (Your Honor, Manifest) and Bentley Green (Snowfall, Sweet Magnolias).

On AMC+:

The Ipcress File (AMC+ Original)
New Series Premieres Thursdays, Beginning May 19

At the height of the Cold War, ex-soldier and convicted thief Harry Palmer (Joe Cole, Gangs of London, Peaky Blinders) is recruited to an unorthodox British spy unit whose boss, Dalby (Tom Hollander, Pride & Prejudice), wants his help to retrieve a missing scientist. Working alongside cool, ambitious agent Jean (Lucy Boynton, Bohemian Rhapsody), Harry’s journey will take him to the wrong side of Berlin, the risky hedonism of Beirut and the blinding light of a Pacific H-bomb test – before one step too many lands him an unwitting role in a violent political conspiracy.

61st Street (AMC+ Original)
New Episodes Premiere Sundays, One Week Early on AMC+ and ALLBLK; Season Finale May 22

From AMC Studios, 61st Street is a propulsive thriller coursing through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. The two-season television event stars Emmy® Award-winner Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country), Emmy® Award-nominee Aunjanue Ellis (When They See Us, King Richard), Mark O’Brien (City on a Hill, Halt and Catch Fire), Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, Lights Out), Tosin Cole (Doctor Who, Hollyoaks), Andrene Ward-Hammond (Your Honor, Manifest) and Bentley Green (Snowfall, Sweet Magnolias).

Better Call Saul
New Episodes Premiere Every Monday; Mid-Season Finale May 23

Better Call Saul’s final season concludes the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul, and Gene as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn) who is in the midst of her own existential crisis. Meanwhile, Mike (Jonathan Banks), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando) and Lalo (Tony Dalton) are locked into a game of cat and mouse with mortal stakes.

Fear the Walking Dead
New Episodes of Season 7B Premiere Every Sunday, One Week Ahead of AMC; Season Finale May 29

In the second half of Season 7, months have passed after the nuclear blast and the only one thriving is Victor Strand (Colman Domingo). Having built a fiefdom, he callously selects who will have a chance at life. The other members of the group have suffered immensely, but out of that, has come a fierce determination to live, even if it means taking Strand’s Tower by force and continuing the search for Padre, a mythical place no one is sure really exists. Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey,) now the reluctant leader to Teddy’s former followers, is plagued by a mysterious illness and the repercussions of her past actions. Morgan (Lennie James,) trying to maintain hope that he will be reunited with his family, knows Alicia is key to their survival. With Alicia declaring war, Strand’s paranoia and personal vendettas grow, and with that, new threats emerge from all sides.

On IFC FILMS UNLIMITED:

Summerland
Film Premieres Wednesday, May 4

During World War II, an Englishwoman (Gemma Arterton) opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him in this moving journey of womanhood, love and friendship.

Made in Italy
Film Premieres Wednesday, May 4

Liam Neeson stars in this heart-warming comedy about a father returning to glorious Tuscany with his estranged son (played by Neeson’s son, Micheál Richardson) to repair their old family villa, as well as their relationship.

Premature
Premieres Wednesday, May 25

A young woman (Zora Howard) finds herself on the precipice of adulthood as she navigates her way through the highs and lows of a life-changing summer romance in Harlem.

On SHUDDER:

The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder Original)
New Episodes Premiere Every Friday

The hit series returns with Briggs, the world’s foremost drive-in movie critic, presenting eclectic horror movie double features, interrupting the films to expound upon their merits, histories, and significance to genre cinema. The season premiere will feature a celebration of The Last Drive-In’s 100th movie since Joe Bob’s first Shudder marathon in 2018, with surprise special guests.

Cursed Films II (Shudder Original)
New Episodes Premiere Thursdays; Season Finale May 5

Shudder’s acclaimed documentary series is back to explore the facts and myths surrounding a new batch of famous films some consider cursed. The new season will feature The Wizard of Oz, Rosemary’s Baby, Stalker, The Serpent and the Rainbow, and Cannibal Holocaust. Featuring new interviews with FX expert and former Mythbusters host Adam Savage, Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, actor Bill Pullman, and director Ruggero Deodato, among many others.

The Twin (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, May 6 *Day and Date Release with Theaters

In The Twin, following the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed the life of one of their twins, Rachel (Teresa Palmer, A Discovery of Witches, Warm Bodies) and husband Anthony (Steven Cree, A Discovery of Witches, Outlander) relocate to the other side of the world with their surviving son in the hopes of building a new life. What begins as a time of healing in the quiet Scandinavian countryside soon takes an ominous turn when Rachel begins to unravel the torturous truth about her son and confronts the malicious forces attempting to take a hold of him.

The Sadness (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 12

After a year of combating a pandemic with relatively benign symptoms, a frustrated nation finally lets its guard down. This is when the virus spontaneously mutates, giving rise to a mind-altering plague. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things they can think of. Murder, torture, rape, and mutilation are only the beginning. A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they try to reunite amid the chaos. The age of civility and order is no more. There is only “The Sadness.” The film is the feature debut of writer and director Rob Jabbaz and stars Regina Lei (76 Horror Bookstore), Berant Zhu (We Are Champions), Tzu-Chiang Wang (It’s Drizzling) and In-Ru Chen.

The Found Footage Phenomenon (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 19

Directed and produced by Sarah Appleton and Phillip Escott, the documentary tracks the origins of the found footage technique and how it transformed with technological changes throughout the last few decades. The Found Footage Phenomenon features interviews with integral found footage directors whose films impacted the horror genre like no other sub-genre has, around the turn of the millennium. Score by music legend Simon Boswell.

A Banquet (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 26

Widowed mother Holly (Sienna Guillory) is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey (Jessica Alexander) experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power. Bound to her newfound faith, Betsey refuses to eat but loses no weight. In an agonizing dilemma, torn between love and fear, Holly is forced to confront the boundaries of her own beliefs. Also starring Ruby Stokes and Lindsay Duncan. Directed by Ruth Paxton.

On SUNDANCE NOW:

Ten Percent (Sundance Now Original)
New Episodes Premiere Fridays; Season Finale June 10

The Sundance Now Original Series, based on the original hit French series Call My Agent!, follows the small London talent agency of Nightingale Hart as it struggles to adapt in an ever-changing industry. After tragedy strikes the company, the personal and professional lives of the agents and assistants are thrown into turmoil. But duty calls – their celebrity clients are in constant need of help from their agents, with issues ranging from marital problems to over-commitment to lingering method acting to stage fright. As the Nightingale Hart agents deal with the incessant demands of their jobs, they’ll also find themselves dealing with more off-screen drama than they ever expected.

The Ipcress File
New Series Premieres Thursdays, Beginning May 19

At the height of the Cold War, ex-soldier and convicted thief Harry Palmer (Joe Cole, Gangs of London, Peaky Blinders) is recruited to an unorthodox British spy unit whose boss, Dalby (Tom Hollander, Pride & Prejudice), wants his help to retrieve a missing scientist. Working alongside cool, ambitious agent Jean (Lucy Boynton, Bohemian Rhapsody), Harry’s journey will take him to the wrong side of Berlin, the risky hedonism of Beirut and the blinding light of a Pacific H-bomb test – before one step too many lands him an unwitting role in a violent political conspiracy.

The Dreamers (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season 1 Binge Premieres Thursday, May 26

The Dreamers tells the story of three young Palestinian students who travel to Tel Aviv in 2008 and try to establish a new and liberated Palestinian community for themselves. When the three friends, Warda (Maisa Abd Elhadi), Kayes (Riyad Sliman) and Salah (Aiman Daw), try to buy drugs and get high at the end of a long day, they find themselves caught in a drug deal with a Palestinian crime family who ultimately see the three indebted students as ideal accomplices for getting their goods distributed among local youth. This gets them into trouble with the local crime world, the police and their own families. The story is set against the backdrop of the rising tensions in the Gaza Strip, and the trio realizes that, in order to unload the drugs, they have to create the “new Palestinian scene.” In their own unique way, they decide to initiate an anti-war protest in the form of a large music festival featuring Jews and Palestinians together. Along the way, they create a historic moment in the Palestinian and Jewish underground scene. *Arabic/Hebrew Language Drama

About AMC Networks:

AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.



Acorn TV’s Emilia Fox Starrer “Signora Volpe” to Debut May 2

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Acorn TV’s Emilia Fox Starrer “Signora Volpe” to Debut May 2
To the casual observer, there’s nothing remarkable about Sylvia Fox (Fox) – an intelligent, confident woman in her forties, she tends to keep quiet about her formidable linguistic abilities, impressive knowledge of weaponry, and skills as a markswoman.
[via press release from Acorn TV]
ACORN TV’S EMILIA FOX STARRER “SIGNORA VOLPE” TO DEBUT MAY 2

Watch New Trailer for Three-Part Detective Series Filmed in Italy

Trailer Now Available!

Acorn TV today revealed the official trailer and premiere date for the three-part detective drama series Signora Volpe starring Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Delicious, The Pianist). Filmed on location in the stunning Lazio and Umbria regions in Italy, this contemporary Acorn TV Original series will make its debut on Monday, May 2 on Acorn TV, AMC Networks’ acclaimed streamer devoted to British and international television. Episodes will continue to debut on Mondays through May 16.

To the casual observer, there’s nothing remarkable about Sylvia Fox (Fox) – an intelligent, confident woman in her forties, she tends to keep quiet about her formidable linguistic abilities, impressive knowledge of weaponry, and skills as a markswoman. Questions about her professional life are met with bland answers about an unspectacular career in the Civil Service. Which is only very slightly true – because until recently, Sylvia was a high-ranking British spy. When Sylvia arrives in Italy for the wedding of her niece Alice, she’s disillusioned with her job at MI6 headquarters in London, and in need of a break. But then the bridegroom disappears, leaving a dead body in the lake at the bottom of his garden, and Sylvia takes it upon herself to solve the mystery and save Alice from disaster.

Despite the unpromising start to her holiday, Sylvia is enchanted by Umbria, the green heart of Italy, and is surprised and pleased to find herself reconnecting with her estranged sister Isabel Vitale (Tara Fitzgerald – Game of Thrones, Belgravia), who lives in the handsome hillside town of Panicale. When she stumbles upon a beautiful, derelict old house, Sylvia decides to buy it, quit her job and start afresh.

But Sylvia was never cut out for a quiet life and finds herself involved in a bevy of fresh mysteries – from the disappearance of a young woman a quarter of a century ago, to the theft of a truffle pig, and a blackmail plot against the son of a Russian politician. At first, Carabinieri Captain Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera – American Crime Story; The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Queen of the South) resents Sylvia’s interference, but he soon begins to seek her help.

Rachel Cuperman (Midsomer Murders) and Sally Griffiths (Midsomer Murders) serve as creators, writers, and executive producers. Josie Law (The Disappearance of Alice Creed and Albatross), Marc Samuelson (Tom & Viv), Dudi Appleton (The Most Fertile Man) and Emilia Fox also serve as executive producers, with Mark Brozel (Troy: Fall Of A City) and Appleton as directors, and Patricia Rybarczyk (Tango One) as producer.

About Acorn TV

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s largest streaming service specializing in premium British and international television. Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library of revered mysteries, dramas, and comedies – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s recent slate is comprised of critically acclaimed commissioned and original series including popular New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), acclaimed Irish crime thriller Bloodlands (James Nesbitt, co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), Emmy(R)-nominated Queens of Mystery, Kiwi romantic dramedy Under the Vines, British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), and the hit Miss Fisher spinoff Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, to name a few. Upcoming Acorn TV Original Series include UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), Darby and Joan (Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), A Place to Call Home, Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant,Cush Jumbo), all 22 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, highly-rated drama The Nest, and groundbreaking period drama A Suitable Boy, among others. “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” – The Hollywood Reporter “Netflix for the Anglophile” – NPR Acorn TV is available for $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Facebook: OfficialAcornTV – Twitter: @AcornTV – Instagram: @Acorn_tv



AMC NETWORKS’ ACORN TV COMMISSIONS NEW DETECTIVE DRAMA SIGNORA VOLPE FROM ROUTE 24

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AMC NETWORKS’ ACORN TV COMMISSIONS NEW DETECTIVE DRAMA SIGNORA VOLPE FROM ROUTE 24
Starring Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Delicious, The Pianist); Filming in Italy beginning May 2021

London, UK; April 27, 2021 – AMC Networks’ Acorn TV commissions new detective drama Signora Volpe with Acorn Media Enterprises from ITV Studios-backed production company Route 24. Created and written by Rachel Cuperman and Sally Griffiths (Midsomer Murders) who are also EPs, the three feature-length contemporary and surprising mysteries will star Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Delicious, The Pianist) as a disillusioned British spy turned detective in the beautiful heart of Italy. Tara Fitzgerald (Belgravia, Game of Thrones) will play Sylvia’s sister, Isabel. Production on the intriguing and appealing drama will begin in Italy in the beautiful Lazio and Umbria regions in May 2021.

Executive Producers are Marc Samuelson and Josie Law for Route 24, Catherine Mackin for Acorn Media Enterprises, Emilia Fox and Dudi Appleton (Silent Witness, Thorne), who will also direct the first 90 minute episode. Mark Brozel (Humans, ShakespeaRe-Told) will direct the second and third 90 minute stories. Patricia Rybarczyk (The Last Bus) is producing. Cristina Giubbetti (Domina) is Executive Producer for Cattleya, who are providing Italian Production Services. Acorn TV has the world premiere with exclusive rights in North America, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. Acorn TV will feature its world premiere as an Acorn TV Original in 2022.

Signora Volpe will be in the best tradition of British amateur detectives, but with a distinctly contemporary, European twist.

To the casual observer, there’s nothing remarkable about Sylvia (Emilia Fox). An intelligent, confident woman, Sylvia tends to keep quiet about her formidable linguistic abilities, impressive knowledge of weaponry, and skills as a markswoman. Questions about her professional life are met with bland answers about an unspectacular career in the Civil Service. Which is only very slightly true – because until recently, Sylvia was a high-ranking British spy.

Though Sylvia has spent years as a top MI6 operative, she’s lost her faith in the Service when she heads off to visit her sister Isabel (Tara Fitzgerald) who lives in the beautiful village of Panicale in Umbria, where Isabel is preparing for the wedding of her daughter Alice. When Alice’s fiancé disappears and a dead body is found near his house, Sylvia becomes involved in a murder investigation. She takes it upon herself to solve the crime – reconnecting with her family along the way – and decides simply not to return to her old life in grey, rain-soaked England.

As she starts her new life in Italy, Sylvia finds that trouble follows her wherever she goes. Motivated by her passion for justice, instinct for adventure and – as others point out – sheer nosiness and determination to prove herself right, Sylvia soon gets embroiled in further compelling crimes and mysteries. Though it seems an earthly paradise, Umbria proves to be a place where lust, greed and hatred flourish as readily as in the seamiest city backstreets.

Emilia Fox noted: “Ever since first reading Rachel and Sally’s superb script of Signora Volpe I have been so excited about playing Sylvia. She is such an interesting and complex character, and the writing is fantastic. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Route 24 to develop the series and am thrilled to have such great directors, producers, cast and crew on board this exciting new production.”

Catherine Mackin, Managing Director, Acorn Media Enterprises, said: “Acorn Media Enterprises is thrilled to commission Signora Volpe and work with Route 24. Featuring an incredible cast led by Emilia Fox, a picturesque Italian setting, and surprising mysteries, Signora Volpe will be a highly entertaining, escapist treat for Acorn TV subscribers around the world.”

Josie Law, Route 24, said “This is a show very close to our hearts and we’re delighted to be working with a very talented, wonderful team of people in bringing it to life. Acorn is a hugely supportive, creative company to partner with and we can’t wait for them to share the show with their audiences around the world. Sylvia offers an original, appealing viewpoint from which to navigate the wonders and mysteries of Italy and we’re certain that the brilliant Emilia Fox will make her an iconic and much-loved character.”

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is the leading streaming service specializing in British and international television with subscribers worldwide in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, among other areas. Acorn TV adds exclusive new programs every week to a deep library of mysteries, dramas, and comedies with no commercials. In 2021, Acorn TV will feature commissioned original series including British crime drama Whitstable Pearl starring Kerry Godliman (After Life), Kiwi romantic comedy Under the Vines, British detective drama Dalgleish starring Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell), the second season of Miss Fisher spinoff Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, as well as Irish crime thriller Bloodlands starring James Nesbitt and co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio, the return of New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder starring Lucy Lawless, and a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas that include A Place to Call Home, Detectorists, Jack Irish and Foyle’s War. Recent Acorn TV Original series include Deadwater Fell starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, highly-rated BBC One drama The Nest; and groundbreaking BBC One period drama A Suitable Boy from Mira Nair. Website: Acorn.TV

Acorn Media Enterprises is Acorn TV’s UK-based development arm which works with producers, distributors, writers and broadcasters in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond to commission, co-produce and co-finance the best international, English-language scripted shows. AME has commissioned returning series Agatha Raisin Series 2, 3, and 4, Queens of Mystery Series 1 and 2, London Kills Series 1 and 2, and Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries Series 2 starring Geraldine Hakewill, as well as Whitstable Pearl starring Kerry Godliman, Dalgliesh starring Bertie Carvel, The Chelsea Detective starring Adrian Scarborough, The Reluctant Madame Blanc starring Sally Lindsay, and most recently Harry Wild starring Jane Seymour.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK (formerly branded “UMC”). AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and Levity Entertainment Group, its production services and comedy venues business.

About Route 24

Route 24 is an independent television production company founded by Marc Samuelson, Robert Cheek and Josie Law. ITV Studios Global Distribution own a minority stake in the company.

Route 24 has a number of original series and adaptations in development with broadcasters and has an overall deal with the John Wyndham Estate. One of Wyndham’s best loved novels, The Midwich Cuckoos is currently being adapted for Sky by David Farr (Hanna, The Night Manager) and will go into production in May 2021.