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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe's New Comedy Series From the 30 ROCK Crew Ordered by NBC — GeekTyrant
NBC is officially all in on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins , a new comedy series starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe. It seems like an unexpected pairing, but it sounds like it'll be a great show. The network has handed the project a full series order after announcing a pilot back in March. According to NBC's logline, the show follows 'a disgraced former football player (Morgan) on a mission to rehabilitate his image.' Radcliffe's role hasn't been detailed yet, but with his track record of offbeat and inspired choices ( Miracle Workers, Swiss Army Man, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story ), we're betting he'll bring something fun to the mix. Also joining the cast are Erika Alexander ( Living Single ), Bobby Moynihan ( SNL ), Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall. This marks a big 30 Rock reunion. Robert Carlock and Sam Means, the duo behind Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt , are writing and executive producing. Tina Fey is also executive producing, alongside Eric Gurian from her Little Stranger banner, SNL vet Rhys Thomas (who's directing the pilot), and David Miner of 3 Arts. Universal Television is producing. Tracy Morgan, of course, played the iconic Tracy Jordan for all seven seasons of 30 Rock , even earning an Emmy nomination in 2009. As for Radcliffe, this isn't his first time working with this creative team. He previously appeared in Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend interactive special. Are you excited to see Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe team up for this new comedy?
The Herald Scotland
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Thanks to Netflix, you will never watch this Black Mirror ever again
Bandersnatch gave the viewer the choice of what story beats would play out through numerous choices. It was not just a simple forked path but innovatively tracked the viewer across multiple watches, contained secret scenes to unlock depending on what choices were made, and displayed alternate endings depending on the user's own Netflix history. It was, at once, active and reactive. A well-thought-out execution for such an overt gimmick. Read more: Netflix and the films no one is actually watching The deletion is prompted by the streaming giant removing its Branch Manager engine, tech built to host and contain the interactive elements from outside the capabilities of Netflix's usual interface. But the bespoke nature of this tech and the little care Netflix has towards preservation mean that experiencing these works as they were intended becomes impossible. Archivists can scrape scenes and approximate how the title should be viewed, but the genuine article now sits in a locked vault of code somewhere in the basement of Netflix HQ. It's not just Black Mirror: Bandersnatch that finds itself being erased from time and space altogether – it is any title on the platform that uses the interactivity features Netflix was once so gung ho on experimenting with. Also seeing the chop is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend, Minecraft: Story Mode, and Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal, among others. Whatever is available on Netflix comes and goes, dependent on ever-changing licensing rights and the tedious process of expiry and renewal, but these interactive titles are owned and distributed by Netflix. It has long been assumed that such in-house titles are a permanent addition to their library, yet the recent decision to completely remove them betrays such confidence and conventional wisdom. Read more: Trump film tariff proves Scottish film cannot afford to sell out to Hollywood This raises some questions about digital preservation in the streaming era. Unlike traditional films or television, which can be archived properly and redistributed without much fuss if available, these interactive titles rely on specialised software to function and, without it, are lost entirely. How do we preserve such things in an environment that is so ephemeral and so unconsidered by its own makers? The crux lies in the impermanent nature of digital media. Even titles produced and owned by major platforms are no longer guaranteed to remain accessible. For fans of Bandersnatch, this means that unless Netflix reverses course or releases the title in a different format, its unique narrative vanishes without a trace. The move may also signal a shift in Netflix's strategy. Interactive storytelling, once seen as an innovative experiment, appears to have been deprioritised. While Bandersnatch was a critical and commercial success, later interactive titles failed to generate the same buzz. By sunsetting the Branch Manager engine, Netflix is definitively closing the book on this chapter of its history. There is a stark difference between the Netflix that once greenlit Bandersnatch and what arose after. Bandersnatch was produced in a streaming environment where money was thrown at the wall to see what would stick, where experimentation was encouraged, where notable auteurs like Martin Scorsese and David Fincher were given endless pots of money to make what they wanted, and where the platform was eager to differentiate itself from traditional television. Mindhunter, David Fincher's psychological serial killer series, was cancelled by Netflix due to financial issues (Image: Netflix) Netflix has now peaked in popularity, and its user base has declined for the first time in recent years. Focus on proven hits like Stranger Things, and the illusion of an endless stream of content to retain subscribers, regardless of quality, is now a safer and more financially sound direction for the waning giant. Film preservationists have long worked to rescue decaying reels collecting dust in warehouses and obscure forgotten releases from the abyss of history. Digital media has fixed a lot of the traditional problems associated with archival practices, but as seen here, it also presents new and unaccounted-for challenges. Some argue that piracy becomes a form of preservation in these cases. If corporations won't maintain access to their own works, fans and archivists must take matters into their own hands. But do archivists have to break the law to do what is for the greater good? For now, viewers hoping to revisit Bandersnatch or similar titles are left with few options – unofficial recordings, fan archives, or the slim chance of a future re-release. Bandersnatch remains a ghost in Netflix's servers – a relic of a time when the future of entertainment had the door open to more possibilities. Its removal is a reminder that in the digital age, nothing is guaranteed to last. Here today, gone tomorrow.
The Independent
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Confusion among Netflix users as episodes from hit shows removed
Netflix has removed the interactive episodes Black Mirror: Bandersnatch a nd Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend. These removals are due to software updates that will no longer support the interactive elements of these episodes. This decision has sparked concern among users, as Netflix was the only platform where these episodes could be viewed in their original format. There are currently no plans to release these interactive episodes on physical media or other streaming services. Netflix's move towards mobile gaming is believed to be a factor in this decision. Netflix users left confused as Black Mirror episode is removed for good
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has been pulled from Netflix
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Black Mirror fans can no longer watch the interactive special Bandersnatch on Netflix 😱 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Black Mirror's interactive 2018 special Bandersnatch has been removed from Netflix. The streaming giant has pulled the episode as of today (May 12). But can you still watch it anywhere else? Black Mirror's innovative 'choose-your-own-adventure' episode has been removed from Netflix. The 2018 special called Bandersnatch can no-longer be found on the streaming service. It comes just a month after the iconic anthology show released its seventh series. You can read my thoughts on all of the episodes - including the USS Callister sequel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However Netflix subscribers will no longer be able to watch Bandersnatch as of today (May 12). Here's all you need to know: Why has Black Mirror: Bandersnatch been removed from Netflix? Will Poulter returns as game coder Colin in the new series of Black Mirror. | Nick Wall/Netflix During the 2010s in a bid to expand its offerings beyond simply watching movies and TV shows, Netflix started to produce a series of interactive specials. It included Bandersnatch but also ones for shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. However, in the years after those specials originally released, Netflix has started to dip its toes more into the world of video games. It now includes a range of titles - from tie-in games based on its hit shows, to familiar titles like Grand Theft Auto. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The streaming service removed a number of interactive specials back in late 2024, but has since also removed Black Mirror: Bandersnatch as of today (May 12) and also Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend. Another of the interactive specials You vs Wild with Bear Grylls has been converted into a non-interactive version earlier this year - with a new release date of 2025. It may be that other interactive specials return in this manner as well. Explaining the reasoning for removing Bandersnatch and the others, Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher told The Verge : 'The technology served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas.' Can you still watch Black Mirror: Bandersnatch? It has been removed from Netflix today (May 12) and no longer turns up if you search it on the streaming platform. Bandersnatch did seemingly get a physical release at one point as part of a 4 disc Blu-Ray collection of the first 5 seasons - however it is sold out on and is not listed on Amazon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you had not got round to watching Black Mirror: Bandersnatch before now, unfortunately you are out of luck. At least for now. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has been pulled from Netflix
Black Mirror fans can no longer watch the interactive special Bandersnatch on Netflix 😱 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Black Mirror's interactive 2018 special Bandersnatch has been removed from Netflix. The streaming giant has pulled the episode as of today (May 12). But can you still watch it anywhere else? Black Mirror's innovative 'choose-your-own-adventure' episode has been removed from Netflix. The 2018 special called Bandersnatch can no-longer be found on the streaming service. It comes just a month after the iconic anthology show released its seventh series. You can read my thoughts on all of the episodes - including the USS Callister sequel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However Netflix subscribers will no longer be able to watch Bandersnatch as of today (May 12). Here's all you need to know: Why has Black Mirror: Bandersnatch been removed from Netflix? Will Poulter returns as game coder Colin in the new series of Black Mirror. | Nick Wall/Netflix During the 2010s in a bid to expand its offerings beyond simply watching movies and TV shows, Netflix started to produce a series of interactive specials. It included Bandersnatch but also ones for shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. However, in the years after those specials originally released, Netflix has started to dip its toes more into the world of video games. It now includes a range of titles - from tie-in games based on its hit shows, to familiar titles like Grand Theft Auto. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The streaming service removed a number of interactive specials back in late 2024, but has since also removed Black Mirror: Bandersnatch as of today (May 12) and also Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend. Another of the interactive specials You vs Wild with Bear Grylls has been converted into a non-interactive version earlier this year - with a new release date of 2025. It may be that other interactive specials return in this manner as well. Explaining the reasoning for removing Bandersnatch and the others, Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher told The Verge : 'The technology served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas.' Can you still watch Black Mirror: Bandersnatch? It has been removed from Netflix today (May 12) and no longer turns up if you search it on the streaming platform. Bandersnatch did seemingly get a physical release at one point as part of a 4 disc Blu-Ray collection of the first 5 seasons - however it is sold out on and is not listed on Amazon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you had not got round to watching Black Mirror: Bandersnatch before now, unfortunately you are out of luck. At least for now.
