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Data: House of the Dragon most pirated show of 2022

House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series, was the most-pirated TV show released on torrent sites in 2022 according to data from TorrentFreak, For several years in a row the list was headed by Game of Thrones but that reign came to an end in 2019 after the series ended. In 2020, […]

January 1, 2023

Disney+ on Vodafone Portugal

SVoD service Disney+ is now available on the latest generation Vodafone Portugal set-top boxes, the VboxPro 4K, allowing subscribers to watch titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star. Vodafone clients can enjoy the promotional offer quickly, intuitively, and conveniently on their computers, smartphones, and a wide range of electronic devices. “The […]

November 17, 2022By Colin Mann

Disney+ announces casting for Star Wars series The Acolyte

Disney+ has announced the cast for “The Acolyte,” an upcoming original Star Wars series from Lucasfilm. Joining the previously announced Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”) are Emmy Award-winner Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Manny Jacinto (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Dafne Keen (“His Dark Materials”), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & Slim”), Rebecca Henderson (“Inventing Anna”), Charlie Barnett (“Russian […]

November 8, 2022

Disney+ readies Philippines launch

Disney has announced that the Disney+ streaming service will launch in the Philippines on November 17th, offering a full library of movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. Disney+ Philippine subscriptions are available in two price pans: Mobile and Premium. The Mobile Plan is […]

October 20, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Smallville guests join MCM London line-up

The stars of celebrated superhero drama, Smallville, are heading to MCM London. Tom Welling and Erica Durance will be present at the event on Friday & Saturday only, whilst Laura Vandervoort joins the event across all three days. The residents of Smallville are joined by no fewer than four Doctor Whos; Peter Davison (5th), Sylvester […]

October 17, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Unearthed: Star Wars on Amazon Freevee

The full season of Icons Unearthed: Star Wars, a deep dive into the Star Wars Movie Universe, will premiere on October 21st exclusively in the UK on Amazon Freevee, the free streaming service. The series, produced by the Nacelle Company, and directed by Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us, Behind the Attraction, The Center […]

September 23, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Amazon Studios first look deal with Safehouse Pictures

Amazon Studios has closed a three-year first look film deal with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell’s Safehouse Pictures. Under the pact, Amazon Studios has a first look on films that Safehouse Pictures intends to produce. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Amazon Studios­­­—who are not only ambitious and forward-thinking content creators—but also lovely and […]

September 22, 2022

Star Wars’ Anthony Daniels appearing at London MCM Comic Con

The iconic Anthony Daniels, best known for playing the much loved C-3PO in all of the Star Wars movies will be appearing across all three days at MCM London Comic Con this autumn. Daniels will be meeting and greeting fans for exclusive photograph and autograph opportunities, as well as participating in talks and Q&As. Also announced […]

September 21, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Ewan McGregor stars in UK Paramount Original

Paramount+ has announced the casting of Emmy Award winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Trainspotting) for its upcoming UK drama series A Gentleman in Moscow, an adaptation of Amor Towles’ internationally best-selling novel, which is due to commence production later this year. A Gentleman in Moscow is produced by eOne in association with VIS, the […]

August 25, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Thor: Love and Thunder streams on Disney+ Day

Disney+ will deliver a wealth of new content and streaming premieres to subscribers on Disney+ Day (September 8th), including Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder and Welcome to the Club – a new animated short from The Simpsons. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products will join in the Disney+ Day festivities with perks for subscribers including […]

August 23, 2022By Nik Roseveare