Blog
Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Tension and balance: Environmental optimism and Laputa: Castle in the Sky
February 1, 2020 | Nathanael SmithWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
Think back to the physics you were taught as … Read More
Auteur for hire: The ‘real’ world of Kiki’s Delivery Service
February 1, 2020 | Simon KinnearRealism isn’t a word that is commonly applied to Miyazaki, but this coming-of-age tale is a stunningly simple achievement.Read More
Nature and Shintoism: The universal religion of My Neighbour Totoro
February 1, 2020 | Clarisse LoughreyWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
“Back then, man and trees were friends.” – … Read More
The Twilight Zone gets February 2020 UK air date
February 1, 2020 | David FarnorThe Twilight Zone reboot finally has an official UK air date – and a UK TV home – with SyFy set to release the series this February.
The new revival of the iconic anthology series is presented and exec-produced Jordan … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in February 2020?
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorWith the launch of Sky Comedy still ringing in our ears, Sky is wasting no time in dropping a whole belly full of laughs onto our screens, from the first time in years that Saturday Night Live has aired in … Read More
Netflix orders four more Adam Sandler films
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is extending its partnership with Adam Sandler for another four films.
Adam Sandler can currently be seen in Josh and Benny Safdie’s critically acclaimed Uncut Gems, which hit Netflix worldwide today (except for the USA). He has won a … Read More
Amazon orders adult animated comedy Fairfax
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon is stepping up its adult animation game with the commission of new comedy series Fairfax.
Created and executive produced by Matt Hausfater (Undateable), Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, Fairfax follows four school friends on their never-ending quest for clout … Read More
Trailer: Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself set for LFF debut
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorPhillida Lloyd’s herself is heading to the London Film Festival next month, before going to be released in UK cinemas.
It follows the story of Sandra (Clare Dunne), who on the surface of it, is a young Mum struggling to … Read More
Katharine McPhee to star in Netflix’s Country Comfort
January 31, 2020 | David FarnorKatharine McPhee is heading from Broadway to Netflix for new comedy series Country Comfort.
The Waitress the musical star will play Bailey, a young country singer whose career and personal life get derailed. So she takes a job as … Read More
Chris Chibnall shuts down fan theory on Doctor Who twist
January 30, 2020 | David FarnorDoctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has spoken to The Mirror about the surprise twist in last week’s episode, confirming that Jo Martin is definitely the real deal.
Spoilers below for Episode 5 of Season 12. Not seen it? Read our … Read More