Interview: From newsroom to screen - Lisa Toni Burke’s journey
Lisa Toni Burke has built an outstanding reputation as one of Europe’s most versatile TV presenters, with live broadcast experience on Sky News, BBC, RTE, RTL Luxembourg, and Fox News.
Her background is as impressive as her broadcasting career. A Cambridge Natural Sciences graduate, Lisa balances her scientific expertise with the art of communication.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview with The Motivational Speakers Agency, where Lisa shares her unique perspective on journalism, presenting, and the importance of scientific literacy.
TV news: Amazon announces production of new ‘Tomb Raider’ series starring Sophie Turner
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on Wednesday that production of a long-developing Tomb Raider series will commence in January.
Starring Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner as the iconic Lara Croft, the series will aim to build on a legacy built across video games and feature films.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence takes a look at the creative folk behind this latest reboot.
Interview: Channel 4’s Naomi Sesay on redefining diversity as equity in business
Naomi Sesay is a visionary Diversity & Inclusion speaker, currently serving as Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4. With over 25 years of experience in television and media, she has championed equity-driven storytelling and built a reputation as a trailblazer in inclusive leadership.
Her expertise extends beyond the screen: once a presenter and producer for MTV and Channel 4, she now inspires global audiences, having trained leaders at Google, Microsoft, Harvard, and NBC Universal. She also spearheads social innovation projects, including a pioneering, female-centric, sustainable smart city in Sierra Leone.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency as Naomi offers an illuminating take on redefining diversity as equity, the value of mavericks in transforming organisations, and how to embed inclusive practices in creative industries—and beyond.
TV opinion: Is the golden age of reality TV making its return?
The 2000s and early 2010s were the years of prime reality TV.
The Kardashians, The Real Housewives franchise, The Simple Life, unscripted moments filled with juicy drama, is something we can all admit we were unapologetically drawn to, but it fizzled out.
Film News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie explains how that’s all starting to change (thank god).
Interview: From Newsnight to Netflix - Sam McAlister on the true story behind ‘Scoop’
Sam McAlister, one of the UK’s most compelling news presenters & correspondents, is the former BBC Newsnight producer who secured the now-infamous Prince Andrew interview — a moment that made global headlines.
Her extraordinary journey has leapt from the newsroom to the big screen, or rather, Netflix.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, she reveals the behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to one of the most explosive royal interviews in history.
TV opinion: Sequels galore - Are we saying goodbye to original television?
Have you ever been sitting on the couch watching a new TV show and swear you’ve seen it before?
That’s because we are living in an era of television déjà vu.
The Big Bang Theory is now Young Sheldon, That '70s Show is now That '90s Show, Game of Thrones is now House of the Dragon, and who knows how many more examples you could list, writes Film News Blitz’s Evie Scroggie.
TV news: ‘The Paper’ trailer - What is the new ‘The Office’ spin-off all about?
Last Thursday, Peacock showed us the first trailer of The Office (U.S.) and Parks and Recreation creator Greg Daniels’ latest show, The Paper.
This mockumentary, based on the ‘ever-glamorous’ life of journalism, is set in the same world as the absurd paper vendors at Dunder Mifflin.
Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner takes a look.
TV News: ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 officially in production
Back in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the greatest shows of the last decade was brought to our screens thanks to a collaboration between AppleTV+ and Jason Sudeikis.
Ted Lasso became an instant fan favourite, and several of the main cast shot to fame in the coming months and years, with seasons two and three also receiving reams of positive feedback.
Fans of AFC Richmond around the world have been dying to see Ted Lasso and his crew return to their screens, and Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews explains that their wish has finally been granted.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ trailer reaction - The Upside Down ventures into Hawkins
Netflix and the Duffer Brothers finally dropped the long-awaited official teaser trailer for Stranger Things season five on July 16.
Heavy on special effects, the trailer teases an intense, supernatural rollercoaster as the series barrels toward its conclusion.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo walks you through what to look out for in the new trailer, and what to expect from the finale based on what it reveals.
Netflix news: Streaming giant announces ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series adaptation
It’s time to reenter the Animus, Assassin’s Creed is officially coming to life in live-action, and it’s landing on Netflix.
The streaming giant has given the go-ahead for the much-anticipated series adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling game franchise, and it’s bringing in some serious talent to make it happen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.
Harry Potter odds: Place your bets for HBO’s Lord Voldemort
HBO’s developing Harry Potter series has been gathering pace, with no less than 18 actors cast to step into the wizarding world of magic.
Alas, there are still several key roles left to fill and ‘He Who Must Not Be Named,’ Lord Voldemort is among them.
Gambling.com's entertainment expert, James Leyfield, has been monitoring the new Harry Potter TV series and delivered market insights to Film News Blitz on who could play the Dark Lord.
Doctor Who news: Dissecting that huge regeneration as Ncuti Gatwa makes way for Billie Piper
The recent Doctor Who season finale shocked fans as the beloved Ncuti Gatwa regenerated and a familiar face, Billie Piper, took his place before the show cut to credits for an unspecified hiatus.
An all-too-soon departure for Gatwa, the future of Doctor Who in partnership with Disney+ and Piper’s shock return in a new form have left fans, otherwise known as Whovians, scratching their heads.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason is among them, and is trying to make sense of all the timey wimey Doctor Who madness.
TV news: HBO reveal confirmed cast members for upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series
HBO have revealed their first set of castings for their upcoming series based on the infamous Harry Potter film and book series.
Nick Frost, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Paul Whitehouse have been confirmed by the US network, in addition to the announcement that John Lithgow will be involved, as told in February.
With so many big names, both in terms of actors and their characters, it could become hard to keep track of who is playing who so Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to guide you through it.
Film news: What to expect from ‘The Last of Us’ season two
The Last of Us season two is set to explore Joel and Ellie’s journey further whilst elaborating on its fictional post-apocalyptic society.
With returning actors and fresh-faces set to endure this season’s chaotic events, season two will no doubt be just as mind-blowing and heart-wrenching as the HBO distributed series’ first outing.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson takes you through a deep dive on comments made by this season’s lively cast on the tumultuous events we can expect.
Apple TV+ news: Everything you need to know about Ted Lasso Season 4
Apple TV+ has revealed that our much beloved American coach, Ted Lasso, will be returning to our screens after the Season 3 finale looked set to be the last we would see of AFC Richmond.
The show’s frontman has teased the introduction of a women’s team to the show, but other details are yet to be ironed out.
With the confirmation of the show’s return hitting the mainstream, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
TV awards: The Penguin’s Cristin Milioti triumphs at last
After being snubbed at the Golden Globes, Cristin Milioti received deserved recognition for her role as Sophia Falcone in The Penguin at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.
Winning the accolade cements Milioti’s performance as one of the best from 2024.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo celebrates The Penguin star’s award win.
TV news: New screenwriters board the TARDIS for Doctor Who Season 2
Doctor Who is a television marvel, science fiction’s longest-running show and a staple of British culture.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the new writers joining showrunner Russell T Davies for the upcoming season.
TV news: Marvel’s return to Hell’s Kitchen with Daredevil Born Again needs to kick ass
Matt Murdock’s crime-fighting lawyer is back in the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason discusses why the show’s return needs to be a hit.
TV awards: Shogun wins the small screen battle at the Golden Globes
Shogun dominated the small screen awards at this year’s Golden Globes.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason unpicks the Samurai epic’s prize-winning night.
TV news: Ruth Jones and James Corden look ahead to emotional Gavin and Stacey farewell
Gavin and Stacey is returning to UK television screens for the final time this Christmas, five years after Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to Smithy.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes of the end of an era for Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden.