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Lionsgate Live: Lionsgate streams 4 films for free on Saturday nights
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorLionsgate is streaming four films for free over the coming month to keep audiences entertained and support the NHS.
The distributor has been busy since the UK went into lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic, breaking the theatrical window … Read More
Watch: Meryl Streep, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christine Baranski and more in Sondheim birthday concert
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorStars joined together late last night for a free concert to mark Stephen Sondheim turning 90 this year – and the whole thing can be watched for free on YouTube below.
The legendary Broadway composer and lyricist has given us … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Dead to Me Season 2
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s little more than a week to go until Dead to Me returns to Netflix for Season 2, and a full trailer gives us a proper look at what’s in store.
Jen (Christina Applegate), Judy (Linda Cardellini) and the lies … Read More
YouTube hosts live Yellow Submarine singalong
April 25, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube is hosting a a live global singalong to Yellow Submarine today.
The Beatles’ classic, trippy animation sees the idyllic Pepperland attacked by the Blue Meanies – who hate music, sound and colour – prompting the Fab Four to team … Read More
All 4 to stream Scrubs this May
April 25, 2020 | David FarnorAll 4 is heading to Sacred Heart Hospital this May with the whole of Scrubs available to stream.
The hit medical-comedy follows the life of intern John Dorian (Zach Braff) as he starts his medical career at Sacred Heart Hospital, … Read More
Grayson’s Art Club: Guest line-up revealed
April 25, 2020 | David FarnorGrayson’s Art Club launches this Monday at 8pm on Channel 4, aiming to give audiences in lockdown an escape through art. The show includes master classes, top tips on how to get started with art, inspiration to get creative juices … Read More
BFI Player launches Female Desire on Screen season
April 24, 2020 | David FarnorBFI Player is launching a new online season dedicated to Female Desire on Screen.
The season, which was originally going to run at BFI Southbank in April, is going digital, with BFI Player unveiling a new collection of films from … Read More
MUBI to release EMA free online this May
April 24, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI will be releasing Pablo Larrain’s EMA online this May – and it’ll be available for free for 24 hours.
Following Larraín’s acclaimed Jackie, Neruda and No, EMA is an exploration of sex, power and chaos in modern-day Chile. Knife-sharp … Read More
Tiger King and coronavirus lockdown boost Netflix growth
April 23, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s growth is booming during the coronavirus lockdown, as more people look for entertainment to stream online.
Even though the lockdown didn’t start until mid-March, the streaming giant added 15.8 million subscribers in the first three months of 2020 – … Read More
Comedy at the Covid: Comedians team up for Saturday charity stand-up gigs
April 23, 2020 | David FarnorStand-up comics from across the UK are teaming up to live-stream comedy gigs for charity every Saturday night.
The initiative started as a literal joke, when Jake Lea-Wilson set up a virtual pub called The Covid Arms. When Jess, Jake’s … Read More