Articles by Laura Martin, Freelance Writer

Laura Martin is an entertainment journalist who covers TV, film, and music. She's written for numerous big publications, including TechRadar, Esquire, BBC Culture, The Guardian, and The i newspaper. Her favourite stories usually involve prestige TV drama, reality TV, or true-life documentaries. Basically, the more obscure, the better!

Articles by: Laura Martin

King Magnifico introduces Asha to his wishing room in Disney's Wish film

Inside Wish, Disney's legacy-built movie that celebrates 100 years of wish fulfillment

By Laura Martin published 22 November 23

TechRadar sits down with Wish's creative team to find out how Disney's new animated movie celebrates the studio's landmark birthday.

Anna and Elsa hold hands as they look worried in Frozen 2

'Just the beginning of the process': Wish producer hints at long road ahead for Frozen 3 and 4

By Laura Martin published 22 November 23

Exclusive Wish's co-director and producer confirm Frozen 3 and 4 are on the way, but fans shouldn't expect them any time soon.

Star smiles at Asha at night time in Disney's Wish movie

Wish is a starry-eyed Disney movie that shines brightly despite its obvious flaws

By Laura Martin published 18 November 23

Wish aims to deliver a fitting end to Disney's centenary celebrations on November 22 – here are our spoiler-free thoughts.

Sofia Boutella's Kora clutches a gun as she looks behind her in Rebel Moon

Rebel Moon: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more

By Laura Martin published 11 November 23

Here's everything you need to know about Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder's new space epic movie for Netflix.

Daniel, William, Chozen, and Amanda stand in a line staring at something off screen in Cobra Kai season 5, which precedes Cobra Kai season 6

Cobra Kai season 6: everything we know so far

By Laura Martin published 14 October 23

Here's all you need to know about Cobra Kai season 6, the final installment of the hit Netflix series.

Joel and Ellie stand on a roof top in The Last of Us season 1, which precedes The Last of Us season 2

The Last of Us season 2: everything we know so far

By Laura Martin published 7 September 23

Here's what we know about The Last of Us season 2, which will debut on Max at some point in the future.

Jack Reacher smirks as he looks at someone off-screen in Reacher season 2

Reacher season 2: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more

By Laura Martin last updated 7 November 23

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Reacher season 2, including its release date and official trailer.

Mickey Haller sits at a desk in a court room with a bandaged hand in The Lincoln Lawyer season 2, which precedes The Lincoln Lawyer season 3

The Lincoln Lawyer season 3: everything we know so far

By Laura Martin published 4 August 23

Here's what we know about The Lincoln Lawyer season 3, which hasn't been confirmed by Netflix yet.

Ursula performs magic in The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid's Alan Menken picks his favorite new song from the remake

By Laura Martin published 28 May 23

The great Disney composer talks working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the new songs.

Ariel sings while laying on a rock in The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid’s director took inspiration from Attenborough, not Avatar 2

By Laura Martin published 24 May 23

Rob Marshall tells us about 3 movies that had an impact on his new version of a classic, and 2 that didn't.

Don't worry: The Little Mermaid nails the songs, and that's what matters

By Laura Martin published 22 May 23

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

Skip Hulu's Class of '09, try these 9 AI thriller movies and TV shows instead

By Laura Martin published 14 May 23

While Class of '09 may have missed the mark according to reviews, here are 9 other AI thrillers worth considering instead.

A frame from the trailer of Beau Is Afraid of Joaquin Phoenix

Loved Beau is Afraid? Stream these 7 existential horror movies (if you dare)

By Laura Martin published 10 May 23

Here are 7 horror flicks similar to Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid that we recommend checking out

Dove the kitchen maid stares at something off camera in Willow on Disney Plus

Willow actor Ellie Bamber on the “pressure” of keeping the Disney Plus series’ big secret

By Laura Martin published 1 December 22

Exclusive Ellie Bamber, who plays Dove in Willow's Disney Plus show, explains all about the major reveal concerning her character.

Warwich Davis' Willow smiles as he greets some people standing off camera in the character's Disney Plus series

Inside Willow, the Disney Plus sequel series where 'everything aligned perfectly'

By Laura Martin published 28 November 22

Interview TechRadar sits down with Warwick Davis and the cast of Willow to discover the secrets behind the franchise's long-awaited sequel.

Bibi Garvey, Eva Garvey, and Becka Garvey wear party hats as they walk down a country road in Bad Sisters

A brilliant ensemble cast makes this darkest of comedy-dramas a hit: Bad Sisters

By Laura Martin published 18 August 22

Review Bad Sisters launches on Apple TV Plus on August 19 – here's our spoiler-filled review.

Apple TV Plus' new thriller is a stylish take on a well-worn concept

By Laura Martin published 27 July 22

Gugu Mbatha-Raw commands Apple's new psychological thriller superbly.

'Everyone involved should be in prison' - Is Netflix's new take on Jane Austen really that bad?

By Laura Martin published 16 July 22

Opinion Critics hated it with a passion, but is it really that awful?

A promo shot for the TV show The Jewel Thief showing a person in a hooded top with their face obscured standing over a glass cabinet with a jewel in it.

The best Hulu documentaries: 15 fascinating docuseries to stream in December 2023

By Laura Martin last updated 19 October 23

Updated From corporate shenanigans to the world's greatest musicians, these are the best Hulu documentaries.

Apple TV Plus' new drama is as annoying as the song it's named after

By Laura Martin last updated 17 June 22

Dakota Johnson and Leslie Mann are under-utilised in this strange throwback...

Best Netflix Travel Shows

By Laura Martin published 3 June 22

We run down 10 of Netflix's finest globetrotting adventures...

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