Articles by Jasmine Valentine, Streaming Staff Writer

As TechRadar's latest Streaming Staff Writer, Jasmine comes with five years of experience across various outlets and entertainment genres. Starting as a freelancer for small-scale film festivals, she's since had national and international bylines, including Radio Times, Stylist, Metro UK, Yahoo!, The Daily Beast, Total Film, Paste magazine and iNews. She also is the former Editor-in-Chief of FILMHOUNDS Magazine, getting stars such as Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn for exclusive interviews while planning and commissioning content for bi-monthly print issues. You'll most likely find her and her massive glasses at a junket or screening for her next favourite movie, talking about Carol (2015) or obsessively binging whichever TV show Nicole Kidman's debuting a new wig in. When she's not covering TV and movies, she'll be working on her debut novel and poetry collection.

Articles by: Jasmine Valentine

The troll in Troll 2 and the Creature in Frankenstein

Troll 2 and Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein are the 'perfect fit', says Monsterverse director

By Jasmine Valentine published 2 December 25

Exclusive Tis the season of innocent monsters caught up in human problems on Netflix... so why stream Frankenstein after Troll 2?

Want to watch the new Netflix Diddy documentary? Stream it ASAP before it’s too late

By Jasmine Valentine published 2 December 25

New Diddy documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning is now on Netflix, but the rapper has threatened to take further legal action against "stolen footage".

The Paramount+ Cyber Monday deal is still running, but ends today – grab it now while you can

By Jasmine Valentine published 2 December 25

The clock is ticking, my friends! You've got a few hours left on this Paramount+ Cyber Monday deal, so act fast

George Clooney smiles with his head hung low in front of a black and white poster of himself

Jay Kelly is a new Netflix movie you need to stream this week – it’s George Clooney’s finest hour

By Jasmine Valentine last updated 1 December 25

Noah Baumbach thinly disguises an ode to George Clooney's life in Jay Kelly, and it's one of the most moving films I've seen all year.

Ashur stands between two women, who are in the background

Spartacus: House of Ashur review – all shock and no substance in this Starz legacy sequel

By Jasmine Valentine published 1 December 25

I'm not exactly sure how to process what I watched in Spartacus: House of Ashur, and that's hardly a compliment.

Paramount+’s Cyber Monday deal is jaw-dropping – but you can only grab it today

By Jasmine Valentine published 1 December 25

It’s the last chance to grab this epic Cyber Monday Paramount+ deal before it’s gone, and it's essential for Landman fans.

Troll 2 won't be the last of the monster Netflix movies as its director 'already has ideas' for the next

By Jasmine Valentine published 1 December 25

Exclusive I'd bet good money that Troll 2 won't be the last installment of the Netflix franchise, especially not as the director "already has ideas".

Rob talks to Marian in the forest while holding the reins of a horse

Robin Hood episode 6 finally fixes the show’s intimacy problem – and one MGM+ star knew it needed to be done ‘carefully’

By Jasmine Valentine published 30 November 25

Exclusive Robin Hood episode 6 has started to fix the biggest problem I've had with the MGM+ show since it started, and it's down to one pair's 'connection'.

Landman season 2 episode 3 proves Angela is the best character in the show – but filming one of her famous blowouts makes Ali Larter ‘exhausted’

By Jasmine Valentine published 30 November 25

Exclusive Good Lord, what has she done this time? Angela doesn't hold back in Landman season 2 episode 3, and that's 'exhausting' for Ali Larter.

Zootopia 3 hasn't been confirmed – but Disney's head of animation already knows what it will look like

By Jasmine Valentine published 29 November 25

Exclusive Disney's Zootopia movies could go on for years, and while a third hasn't been confirmed, it does have a location.

Eleven standing in a room with Hopper to her right holding a shotgun in Stranger Things season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more this weekend (November 28)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 28 November 25

Stranger Things season 5 leads this week's packed line-up of new movie and TV show releases.

Lucas Bravo sits in a filled shirt with his left hand to his mouth

‘I had to tell myself I was still a good person’: The Seduction’s Lucas Bravo on filming the HBO Max show’s most shocking scenes

By Jasmine Valentine published 28 November 25

Exclusive The days of Emily in Paris are long gone in HBO Max show The Seduction, and Lucas Bravo's range comes with a lot of good planning.

Zootopia 2 might have a secret 'prequel' from over 50 years ago – and you can stream it now on Disney+

By Jasmine Valentine published 28 November 25

Exclusive While we wait for Zootopia 2 to stream, Disney's head of animation thinks this classic movie could be a secret sequel to Nick and Judy's world.

Ruby is stared at by other Maxton Hall students

Maxton Hall season 3 has already been confirmed – but the season 2 finale might have revealed when we’ll see it

By Jasmine Valentine published 28 November 25

Maxton Hall season 2 episode 6 is a total shock to any Ruby and James stans, but might it be good news for season 3?

What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 3 on Paramount+?

By Jasmine Valentine published 28 November 25

After Tommy and Cooper's emotional moment, I cannot wait for Landman season 2 episode 3. But when can we stream it?

I asked Disney’s head of animation why Zootopia 2 doesn’t have the pun-worthy title we all wanted – and the answer is infuriating

By Jasmine Valentine published 27 November 25

Exclusive I've been annoyed that Zootopia 2 didn't have the obvious title we all wanted since it was announced – and I've finally questioned Disney's head of animation on why.

A pack of woolly mammoths shield a baby in a snowstorm

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age showrunners confirm there’s no AI on screen – ‘mother nature is a better creator than any AI’

By Jasmine Valentine published 27 November 25

Exclusive All five episodes of Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age are available to stream on Apple TV, but you won't see any AI taking us back in time.

David Attenborough leaning against a cliff face

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age no longer features David Attenborough, but don’t panic – it was always part of the creators’ plan

By Jasmine Valentine published 26 November 25

Exclusive David Attenborough was the voice of seasons 1-2 of Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV, but has been swapped out for Ice Age. Don't worry, though... this isn't a health scare.

Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner look into each others' eyes while Miles Teller looks on in disgust

I asked new A24 movie Eternity’s director for the perfect double-bill recommendation – and you can stream his pick for free

By Jasmine Valentine published 26 November 25

Exclusive After watching new A24 movie Eternity, you're bound to want more. Luckily, I asked director David Freyne for his recommendation.

Ruby and James gaze into each others' eyes

What is the release date for Maxton Hall season 2 episode 6 on Prime Video?

By Jasmine Valentine published 26 November 25

In the blink of an eye, we've reached the season finale. But when can we stream Maxton Hall season 2 episode 6 on Prime Video?

Priscilla and Marian lounge on a picnic rug in Sherwood Forest

Robin Hood episode 5 highlights the biggest problem I have with the MGM+ show, but the showrunners think it’s ‘grounded’

By Jasmine Valentine published 23 November 25

Exclusive Steamy scenes have been a regular feature in the MGM+ series Robin Hood, but episode 5 kicks things up a notch. I'm not a fan, but the creators are convinced it's 'grounded'.

Landman season 2 episode 2 is an emotional turning point for Tommy and Cooper – and Billy Bob Thornton says it ‘all happened naturally’

By Jasmine Valentine published 23 November 25

Exclusive As Tommy tries to fix Cooper's mess in Landman season 2 episode 2, the father-son duo become closer than ever. For Billy Bob Thornton, it was all 'natural'.

Ed and Lorraine Warren looking into the camera in The Conjuring: Last Rites

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (November 21)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 21 November 25

Netflix has some big releases out this week, but its rivals also provide some healthy competition on the new movies and TV shows front.

Isabelle stands outside with her eyes closed and a veil covering her face

The Seduction episode 2’s most ‘challenging’ scene was inspired by this heartbreaking 2021 movie – and you can stream it now

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Exclusive The Seduction episode 2 is now available to stream on HBO Max, and if its most brutal scene feels familiar to you that'll be because one heartbreaking film is its point of inspiration.

Haymitch Abernathy looks at something offscreen

Has the first Sunrise on the Reaping trailer teased Woody Harrelson’s return? Not quite – it’s actually the ultimate Hunger Games Easter egg

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Blink and you'll miss it, but the new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping does feature Woody Harrelson. However, this doesn't mean the return of the original Hunger Games actor.

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