Posts By David Farnor
Netflix announces new wave of French series and films
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix continues its investment in French productions with the announcement of a new wave of French original content.
The streaming giant is under pressure from upcoming EU law to meet certain quotas in the make-up of its international content, and … Read More
What’s coming soon to FilmStruck UK in October 2018?
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorFilmStruck brings one of the best horror films of recent years to UK subscribers this October, just in time for Halloween. But it’s not just Taika Waititi’s vampiric treat heading your way, as FilmStruck dives into a whole heap of … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 29th September 2018
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorFollowing its Lou Ye retrospective, MUBI continues to court controversial Chinese filmmakers with the exclusive online release of its recent acquisition, the provocative Have A Nice Day. It also closes out its Hitchcock season with an unexpectedly topical finish a … Read More
Netflix now available on NOW TV devices – along with 4K & Voice Search
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is now available on NOW boxes and streaming sticks.
From today, the Netflix app has finally launched on NOW streaming devices, a major step that puts the VOD service’s hardware on a more even footing with rival hardware. NOW’s … Read More
Amazon kicks off NFL Thursday night games for 2018
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon kicks off its Thursday night run of NFL matches again this week, and the online giant is stepping up its game.
Amazon is increasingly pushing into sporting territory, as it seeks to distinguish itself from Netflix and other streaming … Read More
Charmed reboot and Happy Together find UK TV home on E4
September 27, 2018 | David FarnorE4 has acquired the UK TV rights to the Charmed reboot and new comedy series Happy Together.
The deal between the Channel 4 and CBS Studios International gives the UK broadcaster the exclusive rights to a number of titles from … Read More
Channel 4 rebrands digital channels with new logos
September 27, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 has rebranded its digital identity with new logos for its each of its channels.
The creative facelift applies to More4, Film4, 4Music, 4Seven and E4, aiming to unify its digital channel portfolio while maintaining their distinct personalities. The … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in October 2018?
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorYou know how it is: you wait for one exciting Netflix original series and then 9 come along at once. In the case of October, just one of those would be enough to get us excited: Making a Murderer has … Read More
Hitmen, The Queen and I: Sky One orders new British comedies
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorSky’s one has ordered a brave of new British comedy series from talent including Mel and Sue and David Walliams.
Yes, Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc will star in their first scripted comedy, Hitmen. The six-part series, produced by Tiger … Read More
ReMastered: Netflix goes behind the hit tunes in new documentary
September 26, 2018 | David FarnorMusic is a conversation that never ends, a call-and-response between fact and fiction. That’s the starting point for Netflix’s new documentary series, ReMastered, which investigates the high-profile events affecting some of the most legendary names in music.
Helmed by the … Read More