Posts By David Farnor
What’s leaving Amazon Prime Video UK in January / February 2019?
January 15, 2019 | David FarnorAs 2019 kicks into gear, it’s time to look forward at what’s in store for the year ahead – but, before that happens, it’s time to look back at what’s bidding goodbye, as a number of films leave your favourite … Read More
Netflix announces first Thai original series The Stranded
January 15, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled its first original series from Thailand, The Stranded, with the show’s cast presented to the world this week.
In collaboration with GMM Grammy and H2L Media group, the series stars Thailand’s Sinjai Plengpanich, Sarunyoo and Hattaya Wongkrachang, … Read More
UKTV Play launches AI-powered upgrade
January 15, 2019 | David FarnorUKTV is investing in AI to improve its on-demand service, UKTV Play.
Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster is launching a new version of its steaming app, which uses machine learning to personalise each user’s experience. The enhanced app lets users browse … Read More
Trailer: Conversations with a Killer comes to Netflix
January 15, 2019 | David Farnor“He doesn’t look like the type to kill somebody,” says a member of the public in Netflix’s new documentary, Conversations with a Killer. The series gives us a look inside the mind of Ted Bundy, using statements from the serial … Read More
Trailer: Netflix issues a Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
January 15, 2019 | David Farnor“There is simply no room for independent free-thinking anymore.” That’s the sound of Trigger Mike waging war on society in his new Netflix series. With no due respect, Trigger Warning will see Mike take on the economy, gang culture, religion, … Read More
Twitter builds on live sports streaming with NBA player cam
January 14, 2019 | David FarnorTwitter is adding to its live sports line-up with a new NBA deal that will introduce an experimental new player cam.
A new agreement between the NBA, Turner Sports and Twitter will see the second half of 20 games this … Read More
Game of Thrones Season 8 to premiere on 15th April
January 14, 2019 | David FarnorThe final season of Game of Thrones will premiere on 15th April, HBO and Sky Atlantic have officially confirmed.
The fantasy epic has been teasing its finale for some time, as all the forces of Westeros are destined to … Read More
Freedive: IMDb launches free US streaming site
January 12, 2019 | David FarnorIMDb is getting into the streaming game, with the launch of Freedive, a new video channel for the USA.
The free platform is steering clear of Netflix waters and going down the ad-supported route instead of subscription fees. That open-doors … Read More
Choose Your Own Adventure publishers sue Netflix over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
January 12, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is facing a lawsuit from the publishers of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series over Black Mirror’s interactive episode, Bandersnatch. The feature-length special, which allows viewers to navigate their way through one young game designer’s descent into paranoid … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 12th January 2019
January 12, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI begins a retrospective of two greats this week, with both Wim Wenders and Hong Sang-soo under the microscope for the coming month – not a bad way to follow a season of directorial debuts from some of the world’s … Read More