Posts By David Farnor
YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 most-viewed YouTube live original
June 20, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation event is the most-viewed live YouTube original event to date.
Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift were among the star names joining the Obamas and BTS for the event, a virtual commencement celebration … Read More
The Spectrum: Amazon orders coming-of-age drama from Jason Katims
June 20, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Studios has ordered a new coming-of-age series from Jason Katims.
Picked up from the pilot, released as The Spectrum, the series is created by the Emmy Award-winning writer and executive producer of Parenthood and Friday Night Lights fame. The … Read More
MUBI Weekly Digest | 20th June 2020
June 20, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI concludes its Ida Lupino double-bill this week with a chance to catch The Bigamist back-to-back with The Hitch-Hiker – perfect timing for anyone who’s been enjoying Mark Cousins’ Women Make Film.
The rest of the week shines a spotlight … Read More
Trolls: World Tour, The Assistant join films UK cinemas can screen
June 20, 2020 | David FarnorTrolls: World Tour and The Assistant are among a number of films released online during the coronavirus lockdown that will get a chance to play on the big screen as well when cinemas reopen in July.
Vue is aiming to … Read More
HBO releases Watchmen online for free
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorHBO has released Watchmen online for free this weekend.
The move comes as the USA marks Juneteenth, the 19th June date that marked the end of slavery. The date has taken on even more resonance this year, amid Black Lives … Read More
Netflix brings Youssef Chahine films to UK audiences
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has shining a spotlight on Egyptian director Youssef Chahine with a new collection of classic Arabic films arriving this week.
The streaming giant has acquired a catalogue of 44 movies that blend iconic and contemporary film from the UAE, … Read More
Daphne: BIFA hosts live commentary and Q&A
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorWith major cinema chains still closed until July, and smaller cinemas unlikely to open for a while longer, watch parties and online Q&As have become the norm in the home entertainment landscape. Tonight, BIFA is going one step further hosting … Read More
Curzon to release Litigante this July
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorCurzon has acquired Franco Lolli’s Litigante to release on Curzon Home Cinema this July.
The film follows a single mother who balances taking care of her mother during her fight with cancer while dealing with a corruption scandal at work. … Read More
Netflix nabs Sundance winner Giving Voice
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the global rights to Sundance award winner Giving Voice.
The documentary follows the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition where the winning students get a chance to perform at the August Wilson Theater on Broadway.
A new generation … Read More
Clemency: Alfre Woodard drama set for July UK release
June 19, 2020 | David FarnorClemency, starring Alfre Woodard, finally has a UK release date, with the film heading online this July.
Directed by Chinonye Chukwu (Sorry for Your Loss), it follows prison warden Bernadine Williams, who has spent years carrying out death row executions. … Read More