Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 14 April 2025
Black Mirror returns; new Ghostbusters series; Mythic Quest cancelled; ITV expands on YouTube; Tom Hardy teases MobLand future; SNL UK taps showrunner; major fest and reunion moments.
Today’s Highlights:
Black Mirror Returns with Star Cast and 'USS Callister' Sequel – Season 7 of Black Mirror features six episodes including a sequel to "USS Callister," with a cast led by Issa Rae, Peter Capaldi, and Cristin Milioti.
Flying Bark Productions Joins Animated Ghostbusters Series – Sydney-based Flying Bark Productions will animate a new Ghostbusters series for Netflix and Sony, expanding the franchise with global studio support.
Mythic Quest Cancelled After Four Seasons on Apple TV+ – Apple TV+ has cancelled Mythic Quest, with a revised series finale airing April 18 to provide closure for fans.
ITV Launches Thematic YouTube Channels for Long-Form Content – ITV has launched five new YouTube channels featuring full episodes to grow its digital presence and adapt to shifting viewer habits.
Tom Hardy Hints at Future Seasons of MobLand – Tom Hardy teases international expansion and more seasons for MobLand, which debuted with 8.8 million global viewers.
UK Saturday Night Live Names James Longman as Showrunner – James Longman will lead the UK adaptation of Saturday Night Live, aiming to merge British comedy with the original’s live format.
Within the Pines Trailer Released Ahead of Digital Debut – South Australian thriller Within the Pines premieres digitally on April 18, following festival acclaim and a plot centred on eerie audio discoveries in nature.
Clarisa Navas’ The Prince of Nanawa Wins at Visions du Réel – Clarisa Navas won the Grand Prix at Visions du Réel for her documentary on a Guarani boy’s deep connection to his hometown of Nanawa.
The Breakfast Club Cast Reunites After 40 Years – The original cast of The Breakfast Club reunited at C2E2 for the first time since 1985, reminiscing about filming and rejecting sequel plans.
Tourism Surge in Cornwall Due to Beyond Paradise – BBC drama Beyond Paradise has boosted tourism in Looe, Cornwall, with local businesses reporting a spike in visitors.
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INSIGHTS
Black Mirror Season 7 Returns with Star-Studded Cast and Sequel Episode
Black Mirror Season 7 features six new episodes that delve into humanity's complex relationship with technology. The season includes a sequel to the fan-favorite episode "USS Callister," titled "USS Callister: Into Infinity," bringing back original cast members Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, and Billy Magnussen. New additions to the cast include Issa Rae, Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, and Paul Giamatti. Episodes explore themes such as AI, digital consciousness, and corporate manipulation, maintaining the show's signature blend of satire and emotional depth. Read More
Within the Pines Trailer Released Ahead of Digital Launch
The trailer for Within the Pines, a South Australian thriller directed by Paul Evans Thomas, has been released ahead of its digital debut on April 18 via Umbrella Entertainment. The film follows a sound recordist who, while seeking solace in nature, captures unsettling audio deep within the pines. Within the Pines has garnered acclaim, winning Best Feature at the 2024 Rhode Island Film Festival and screening at the Dark Nights Film Festival in Sydney and the Sitges Film Festival. Read More
Flying Bark Productions Joins New Animated Ghostbusters Series
Flying Bark Productions has been enlisted to work on a new animated Ghostbusters series in collaboration with Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation. The studio is expanding its team across Sydney and Madrid to support the project, which is produced in conjunction with Ghost Corps, Inc. This series marks another expansion of the Ghostbusters universe, following the releases of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Read More
ITV Shifts Strategy with Thematic YouTube Channels
UK broadcaster ITV has launched five new thematic YouTube channels—ITV Entertainment, ITV Retro, ITV Drama, ITV Real Life Stories, and ITV Quiz—as part of a strategic shift to embrace long-form content on digital platforms. Since February 2025, these channels have begun featuring full-length episodes of popular shows like Victoria, Deal or No Deal, and Thunderbirds. This move aligns with ITV's efforts to adapt to changing viewer habits and expand its digital footprint. Read More
Tom Hardy Discusses 'MobLand' Role and Future Seasons
Tom Hardy reflects on his complex fixer role in Paramount+ crime series MobLand, which broke records with 8.8 million global viewers in its premiere week. Reunited with director Guy Ritchie, Hardy teases the possibility of taking the series international, saying, "The plan is definitely to see more seasons." He also sheds light on his character's plight, describing Harry as "trapped inside being Harry." Read More
Cornwall Town Sees Tourism Boost Thanks to 'Beyond Paradise'
Businesses in Looe, Cornwall, have reported a surge in visitors due to the BBC drama Beyond Paradise. Now in its third season, the show uses Looe to depict the fictional town of Shipton Abbott. Ben Palmer, chef-owner of the Sardine Factory, says the series has positively impacted tourism, with increased restaurant bookings after featuring as the "Ten Mile Kitchen." Other local businesses are also benefiting from this exposure. Read More
2025 TV Premiere Dates for Series Across Platforms
Deadline's annual list compiles hundreds of TV premieres in 2025, spanning broadcast, cable, and streaming programs. It includes series debuts, season returns, hiatus comebacks, and one-offs such as live sports and awards shows (excluding movies and specials). Premiere dates vary for some PBS outlets, and older dates appear at the end. Read More
Quiet on the Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry? UK Trailer
Filmmaker Mark Forbes exams the classism that has plagued the UK film industry for decades and through the lens of individuals from working-class backgrounds as we observe the challenges they encounter when attempting to enter the field.
‘Dope Thief’ Cast and Crew Talk Building A DEA-Themed “Love Story” And Working with EP Ridley Scott
How ‘Good American Family’ Handles Dueling Narratives Fueling Notorious Natalia Grace Story
‘Overcompensating’ Creator-Star Benito Skinner Recalls Pitching Charli XCX at a Party
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