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Universal plans to continue digital releases after Trolls: World Tour success
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorUniversal has said that it plans to continue releasing films digitally alongside their theatrical releases, after enjoying success with its straight-to-digital release of Trolls: World Tour.
The animated sequel, starring Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, debuted online earlier this month … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in May 2020?
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe majority of the UK might not be going anywhere for several more weeks, but Netflix’s horizons have rarely seemed wider, as the streaming giant goes to space and back in May, while stopping off in LA, Paris, Finland and … Read More
Sky Arts streams free shows online including Portrait Artist Live
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorSky Arts is taking some of its programming online for free during the coronavirus lockdown – including a weekly series of live Portrait Artist sessions.
The weekly format, based on Portrait Artist of the Year, sees celebrity sitters pose live … Read More
YouTube lines up lockdown originals
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube has announced a new slate of original content to keep audiences entertained and educated during the coronavirus lockdown.
Celebrities and educators will join together for distance learning – including Karlie Kloss working through a coding problem and Ken Jeong … Read More
National Theatre at Home: McKellen, Manville and Mirren present online quiz
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe National Theatre has hosted its first monthly online quiz, with Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren presenting questions for viewers at home.
The National Theatre at Home Quiz will take place on the final Monday of each month, featuring questions … Read More
How’s Your Head, Hun: BBC Three orders Michelle Visage lockdown series
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three is teaming up with Michelle Visage for a new series to keep audiences positive during the coronavirus lockdown.
With her Drag Race life temporarily on hold, Michelle’s high energy has been refocused on her family and keeping things … Read More
Homeschooling: RSC launches Live Lesson and Homework Help online
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe Royal Shakespeare Company is stepping into the breach to help schools, parents and students across the UK with a live-streaming lesson, homework assistance and a partnership with BBC Bitesize focused on the Bard.
Live Lesson
Today, Exploring Macbeth: A … Read More
Becoming: Netflix unveils surprise Michelle Obama documentary
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is giving us a look into the life of Michelle Obama this May, with a surprise new documentary.
Becoming follows the former First Lady during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country … Read More
From Press Gang to Thunderbirds: BritBox brings back classic kids TV
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorBritBox is bringing back a wave of classics kids TV shows this May, as families seek more entertainment than ever to stream during lockdown.
May will see a season of classic children’s series from the ITV archives launching on BritBox, … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Kimmy Schmidt interactive special
April 28, 2020 | David Farnor“What do I do next?” asks Kimmy Schmidt in the full trailer for her new interactive Netflix special – and the video gives us a taste of just how self-aware the comedy plans to be with the format.
Unbreakable Kimmy … Read More