Posts By David Farnor
BBC launches consultation for iPlayer plans
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC has launched a public consultation on its plans to upgrade BBC iPlayer to compete with other VOD services.
With increased rivalry from US streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, alongside UK services such as ITV … Read More
Watch: Trailer for Grace and Frankie Season 5
January 9, 2019 | David Farnor“We have been parent trapped.” That’s the sound of Grace and Frankie returning to Netflix for a fifth season, and the new trailer teases the same kind of fun that’s made the couple one of the streaming giant’s more popular … Read More
MUBI acquires 50 titles from Curzon
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI has acquired 50 titles from Curzon in a new deal that will bring some of the UK cinema group’s most prestigious films to the streaming service.
The subscription platform, which runs a carousel of world cinema, arthouse and indie … Read More
Surviving R. Kelly set for February UK release
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorSurviving R. Kelly will premiere on UK TV on 5th February.
The Lifetime documentary series, which premiered last week in the USA, has already been making waves, as it delves into and shines a light on the allegations of abuse … Read More
Apple to launch ITunes on Samsung Smart TVs this spring
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorApple’s iTunes is coming to Samsung TVs this spring.
The tech giant, which has been a ubiquitous part of home computing and mobile phones for years, is undergoing a bit of pressure at the moment. Falling sales of iPhones prompted … Read More
Trailer: Amazon’s Lorena lands this February following Sundance premiere
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon’s new documentary series Lorena will premiere this February, following a premiere at Sundance.
The four-part show, executive produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out), was ordered by Amazon Prime Video last year, promising to take a new look at Lorena … Read More
Polar trailer: Mads Mikkelsen stars in Netflix actioner
January 8, 2019 | David Farnor“Someone set me up. You better pray you’ve got nothing to do with it.” That’s Mads Mikkelsen in Netflix’s new action film, Polar.
He plays the world’s top assassin, Duncan Vizla, aka The Black Kaiser, who’s settling into retirement when … Read More
Netflix and BBC lead 2019 Golden Globes winners
January 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix and the BBC were the big winners at last night’s 2019 Golden Globes, as Roma, Killing Eve, A Very English Scandal and more took home top prizes.
Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma was crowned Best Foreign Language Picture, placing the streaming … Read More
Where can I watch True Detective online in the UK legally?
January 5, 2019 | David FarnorTrue Detective returns this January for Season 3, and fans are asking us one question: where can they watch True Detective online in the UK?
The show, created by Nic Pizzolatto, first premiered back in 2014 on HBO, and … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 5th January 2019
January 5, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI continues to look back as well as forward, as the new year sparks a retrospective series of debut films from great directors. Following on from Ingmar Bergman, Todd Haynes and Kathryn Bigelow as Cassavetes, Wenders and more. Looking for … Read More