Posts By David Farnor
What’s leaving Amazon Prime Video UK in March / April 2020?
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorWith a growing number of people self-isolating or working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, Amazon Prime Video’s sizeable library of movies and TV shows is a useful resource for keeping entertained. But before you start bingeing through the line-up, … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 21st March 2020
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorThis week, MUBI dropped its price to only £1 for three months, and it’s more than earning every pence. New Brazilian Western Bacurau was brought forward to be available now – you can read our review here, and our interview … Read More
BBC launches children’s iPlayer for family viewing
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorFamilies and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on internet-connected TVs from today, it brings together the best … Read More
Netflix reduces streaming bitrate for 30 days
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is reducing the streaming quality in Europe to help meet heightened demand for video streaming as more and more households stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The pandemic has left many with symptoms self-isolating to avoid spreading the … Read More
BBC Three orders third helping of Eating with My Ex
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three has ordered a third helping of Eating with My Ex.
A dating show with a difference, the show brings together ex-couples over a meal, as they are tasked with answering some very awkward questions to find out exactly … Read More
Trailer: Bosch is back for Season 6 this April
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBosch is back on Amazon Prime Video this April, and a new trailer gives us our first look at its sixth season.
The cop drama, which is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels, is Amazon Prime Video’s longest-running original series. … Read More
What’s leaving Sky and NOW TV in March / April 2020?
March 20, 2020 | David FarnorSky’s growing number of original shows and ever-expanding catalogue of blockbusters is ideal for keeping your days and nights occupied, but before you break open new box sets or devour some big-hitting films, don’t miss your chance to catch some … Read More
What’s leaving Netflix UK in March / April 2020?
March 19, 2020 | David FarnorThis month sees the arrival of Disney+, the latest rival to take on Netflix UK, but it’s also the month when BritBox, the little British streamer that launched last year, begins to take a BBC-sized chunk out of Netflix’s library, … Read More
Haifaa Al Mansour’s The Perfect Candidate gets digital release this month
March 19, 2020 | David FarnorHaifaa Al Mansour’s new film, The Perfect Candidate, will be released digitally this month after the closure of major cinema chains amid coronavirus concerns.
UK distributor Modern Films was set to release the movie in cinemas on 27th March, but … Read More
BFI Flare heads to BFI Player for home streaming
March 19, 2020 | David FarnorWhile cinema lovers are at home over the coming weeks, BFI Flare London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival is migrating to BFI Player to become BFI Flare at Home.
The festival, which was cancelled at the last minute this week due to … Read More