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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Netflix fires PR chief after use of N-Word
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has fired its PR chief Jonathan Friedland after he used the N-Word in a meeting.
Friendland first joined the streaming giant in 2011 from Disney, as VP of Global Corporate Communications. He was then promoted to become the company’s … Read More
Netflix nabs hit Korean series Mr. Sunshine
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the writers to hit Korean series Mr. Sunshine.
A 24-episode series from the creators of Descendants of the Sun, the show is based in Shinmiyangyo, or the US expedition to Korea in the late 19th century. It … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 23rd June 2018
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI shines a spotlight on the inimitable Fritz Lang this week, with a double-bill of Human Desire and The Big Heat. Before then, though, there’s the old-school treat of iconic B-movie The Blob to entertain – and the modern gem … Read More
Yass, Australia! Queer Eye heads Down Under for surprise mini-episode
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorAlready binged through Season 2 of Queer Eye? Today’s a g’day for you, as Netflix has dropped a surprise mini-episode that sees the show head to Australia for a glorious bit of make-better magic.
The episode, released on YouTube, sees … Read More
How It Ends: Netflix drops trailer for apocalyptic thriller
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorThe end of the world is coming to Netflix this summer, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of How It Ends.
The movie, which is written by Brooks McLaren, started out years ago in 2010, when the script … Read More
BBC iPlayer serves Wimbledon 2018 in 4K
June 22, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will be serving up Wimbledon 2018 in 4K for the first time ever.
Britain’s flagship tennis tournament returns to our screens on 2nd July and BBC Sport will be there to serve all of the court action to … Read More
Netflix reveals trailer for anime Flavors of Youth
June 22, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has revealed the trailer for its new anime film, Flavors of Youth.
From CoMix Wave Films, the creative visionaries behind the international phenomenon Your Name, the Netflix original is told in three chapters across three cities, exploring the simple … Read More
IGTV: Instagram takes on YouTube with new TV app
June 21, 2018 | David FarnorInstagram is taking on YouTube with the launch of its new video app: IGTV.
The photo-based social network, which is owned by Facebook but has a younger demographic, has made a successful business model out of taking inspiration from other … Read More
What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in July 2018?
June 21, 2018 | David FarnorSummer’s here and that bright blue sky means one thing: Orange Is the New Black is back. Returning for its sixth season, it’s all change for Netflix’s flagship drama, which will come as good news for fans after the divisive, … Read More
Shudder snaps up FrightFest hit Ruin Me
June 21, 2018 | David FarnorShudder has snapped up the exclusive rights to Ruin Me, following its FrightFest premiere last year.
Preston DeFrancis’ flick takes us into the extreme world of novelty Halloween attractions, as the doors open to Slasher Sleepout: The Ultimate Horror Movie … Read More