SEE A COMICAL BODY SWAP AMONGS THE WOODLAND CREATURES IN SWAPPED MAGICAL NETFLIX ANIMATED MOVIE ADVENTURE TRAILER

   SWAPPED TRAILER   

Swapped is out May Day

TRANSFORM YOUR DESTINY

Netflix has released a very colourful trailer for their new animated original film SWAPPED which will be available for streaming from May. It is their collaboration with Skydance Animation, a buddy comedy set deep inside the animal kingdom, with the story revolving around a tiny woodland creature and a majestic, regal bird. Being natural sworn enemies in “The Valley,” their lives are turned completely upside down when a body swap mishap forces them into each other’s fur and feathers. They must team up to survive the wild ecosystem and embark on the wildest adventure of their lives. The creatures of the magical valley exist on a spectrum between plant and animal, creating a wild ecosystem. The movie brings an unpredictable, emotional ride — full of humor, spectacle, and heart. Michael B. Jordan lends his voice to the lead character.

 

MICHAEL SOCHA TO LEAD BBC'S NEW SUPERNATURAL THRILLER TV SERIES THE WITCH FARM

    THE WITCH FARM   

MICHAEL SOCHA TO LEAD BBC SERIES

BBC has commissioned new four part supernatural thriller TV series THE WITCH FARM from Danny Robins set in South Wales, 1989. Michael Socha and Gabrielle Creevy star as Bill and Liz Rich who leave

Michael Socha will take the lead role

 London for Heol Fanog, a remote modern farmhouse in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, determined to make a fresh start. At first, the isolation feels like freedom. But when, in the midst of a traumatic home birth, Liz becomes convinced she’s seen a ghostly figure in the bedroom they start to feel increasingly afraid… What follows is a steady escalation of the chillingly uncanny - unexplained disturbances and an unsettling sense that they are not alone. As Bill and Liz begin to investigate, the house draws them deeper into a history that refuses to stay buried. And as the land yields its secrets, so too does their marriage - testing the limits of trust, belief, and what they’re willing to deny in order to survive. Speaking of BBC, they have also ordered the second season of Lynley series with our dearest Leo Suter.

MERYL STREEP TO LEAD NETFLIX MINI TV SERIES ADAPTATION OF JONATHAN FRANZEN'S THE CORRECTIONS

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MERYL STREEP TO LEAD MINI TV SERIES

In an apparently bidding war for it, Netflix has won rights on the mini TV series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's bestselling book THE CORRECTIONS and they have attached Meryl Streep to play the mother of the family. According to Deadline, it will be a sharply comic portrait of a Midwestern family whose three unmoored adult siblings desperately resist their mother’s wish for one last Christmas together – each undone by the delusional ambitions that were supposed to save them from becoming their parents. Cord Jefferson is directing.

SEE ALESSANDRO BORGHI AND JOHN C.REILLY IN PERIOD SET ADVENTURE MOVIE HEADS OR TAILS TRAILER

  HEADS OR TAILS TRAILER  

WITH ALESSANDRO BORGHI & JOHN C. REILLY

Before its release in theatres and digital from April 10th and a visit to Cannes Film Festival this year, a trailer has been released for 

The film is out April 10th in cinemas

new period set western movie HEADS OR TAILS from directors Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis. Our favourite Italian actor Alessandro Borghi stars next to John C. Reilly who takes the role of Buffalo Bill. At the dawn of the 20th century, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show rolls into Italy, peddling the myth of the American frontier and sparking the imagination of Rosa, a young woman trapped in a stifling marriage to a powerful and violent landowner. When a rodeo between American cowboys and Italian butteri ends in tragedy, Rosa flees with Santino, the daring local rider who bested the Americans. But in a world where justice is sold to the highest bidder, Buffalo Bill and others join the hunt for the bounty on Santino's head. Rosa's dream of freedom quickly collides with the weight of reality-and like in every good Western ballad, fate flips a coin.

 

PARIS POLICE 1910 THE THIRD SEASON OF THE POPULAR PERIOD SET SERIES TO RETURN THIS APRIL

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PERIOD SET SERIES SEASON THREE

The third season of the popular series that saw first season Paris Police 1900 out in 2021 and then Paris Police 1905 out in 2022 will arrive titled PARIS POLICE 1910 this year after the premiere at Canneseries festival. Jérémie Laheurte is back as Antoine Jouin. The story will be set in 31 May 1908. Marguerite “Meg” Steinheil (Evelyne Brochu) is found tied up in her bed; her husband and her own mother are dead, murdered in the next room. This sensitive case, involving the famous “Pompe Funèbre”, is assigned to Inspector Jouin. The investigation moves swiftly, and Meg soon goes from being a victim to the prime suspect; Fiersi (Thibaut Evrard) and Prefect Lépine (Marc Barbé) himself are said to be implicated. Cornered, Meg calls a press conference: she is ready to tell “the whole truth”… But what truth? The six part season arrives to Canal+ this April.

FIRST IMAGES WITH VICTOR BELMONDO FROM NEW 19TH CENTURY SET TV ADAPTATION OF THE RED AND THE BLACK

  THE RED AND THE BLACK 

PERIOD SET STENDHAL TV ADAPTATION

To be presented at Canneseries this year is France Televisions' four episode period set TV series adaptation of Stendhal's famous novel THE RED AND THE BLACK (Le rouge et le noir) set in 1828. The restored monarchy is faltering, a new revolution rumbling. In this troubled France, Julien Sorel (our gorgeous and sweet Victor Belmondo), poor son of a carpenter is ready to do anything to rise socially. Torn between the Red and the Black, between the military ambition and the ecclesiastical career, but also between two women that everything opposes, he will have to pay the price of his choices. Virginie Ledoyen, Camille Razat, Patrick Timsit also star. Hope we get more images and possibly a trailer for the new historical television series soon. Stay tuned as we will be following this one closely in the upcoming period.

NOVOROSSIYA: POTEMKIN HISTORICAL TV SERIES ABOUT EMPRESS CATHERINE THE GREAT'S LEGENDARY FAVOURITE

 NOVOROSSIYA: POTEMKIN 

NEW RUSSIAN HISTORICAL SERIES

The series started March 27th

Earlier last week, March 27th to be exact, a new historical eight episode series NOVOROSSIYA: POTEMKIN (Новороссия. Потёмкин) started airing over at Russian streamer Kino1TV with Ivan Kolesnikov in the lead role of Prince Grigory Potemkin, and Anna Kovalchuk as the latest actress to portray Empress Catherine II at the small screens. This is the first time that famous general and imperial favourite is given a TV series for himself. The series covers the life of Prince Grigory Potemkin - from his appearance at the court of Elizabeth Petrovna in year 1757 to the tragic death in 1791. The action unfolds during a period of rapid Russian prosperity: the acquisition of Novorussian lands, Black Sea Fleet is created, the cities of Kherson, Sevastopol, Ekaterinoslav are under active construction, where the first warship is launched, Catherine the Great's "Greek project" is launched, and Crimea is annexed. All of this occurs thanks to the support and assistance of Prince Grigory Potemkin, against the backdrop of the secret plot of his personal life – his wedding to Empress Catherine II. The plot is based on two main lines: personal - a secret wedding with an Empress, and the state - the construction of the empire in the south. Watch the trailer below:

 

WATCH PAAPA ESSIEDU TONIGHT IN BBC'S HEARTBREAKING PREGNANCY LOSS MINI TV SERIES BABIES

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STARTS TONIGHT WITH WITH PAAPA ESSIEDU 

Just a quick reminder for my dear Spylings that tonight March 30th is the premiere over at BBC One of their six part drama BABIES a gripping, tender and urgent love story that explores the resilience of a couple navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The series follows Lisa (Siobhan Cullen) and Stephen (Paapa Essiedu), a couple in their 30s whose hope is tested as they endure multiple miscarriages. While confronting unimaginable grief, their bond shines through with humour, warmth, and unwavering love. The series also stars Charlotte Riley and Jack Bannon as Amanda and Dave - a new  couple navigating their own challenges and testing their compatibility. Their complex relationship, set against Lisa and Stephen’s ongoing pregnancy journey, begins to expose cracks in Stephen and Dave’s long-standing friendship. See the trailer below:

 

SEE BEN KINGSLEY AS THE BIBLICAL CHARACTER IN THE OLD STORIES: MOSES EPIC MINI SERIES TRAILER

  THE OLD STORIES: MOSES 

EPIC TV SERIES WITH BEN KINGSLEY

He already played the Biblical character back in the old days, but British thespian sir Ben Kingsley will do it again this spring over at Prime Video in three part epic series THE OLD STORIES: MOSES a sort of a companion series to their show House of David since they are set in the same world, and just like David, Moses will also be available for those who are subscribed to Wonder Project at the streamer. Kingsley stars next to O-T Fagbenle who plays a scandalously blackwashed pharaoh Ramses II who was, just like most other Egyptian rulers, white and actually had a blond hair and light eyes according to all leading Egyptologists. Louis Ferreira stars as Jesse, Anna Khaja as Zipporah, and Rada Rae as Avva. 

 

FROM THE WORLD OF

House of David, The Old Stories: Moses is a three-part companion special that opens a window into the narratives that shaped Israel long before David took the throne. As the past unfolds with epic force, a young shepherd sees his own future reflected in the courage, failure, and obedience of those who came before him. As you can see in the AI rich trailer below we will see all the splendour of Egypt, but also the dark side too with the slaves and Biblical pests. The series will probably arrive for the Wonder Project subscribes these Holidays but will also be available generally on Prime Video on some later date this year. Also currently airing as of last Sunday, this Sunday and next Sunday over at Fox is three part movie Women of the Bible. 

 

SEE THE TRAILER AND STREAMING DATE FOR PRIME VIDEO'S MINI TV SERIES ADAPTATION OF THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS

  THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS  

TRAILER FOR PRIME VIDEO TV SERIES

Prime Video has issued a trailer for their eight episode TV series adaptation of Isabel Allende's THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS and I 

The series will arrive April 29th

have to say it looks so bland, the cast is just so amateurish and uninspired with an annoyingly bad lead. Out April 29th this Spanish language series centers on three generations of women, Clara, Blanca, and Alba, in a conservative South American country shaped by class struggle, political upheaval, and magic. It tells the epic tale of a proud and passionate family, secret loves, and bloody revolution. The Trueba family’s passions, struggles, and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the proud, tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.