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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Trailer: Ricky Gervais is a cat in Netflix’s The Willoughbys
March 23, 2020 | David FarnorRicky Gervais voices a cat in Netflix’s The Willoughbys, and a new trailer gives us a first proper look and listen at the animated film.
The movie follows the Willoughby children, who, convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, hatch … Read More
London Symphony Orchestra streams concerts online
March 22, 2020 | David FarnorWith the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across the UK, and venues shutting their doors to minimise contagion, it’s not just cinemas and the film industry that’s impacted, but theatres and music venues too. Like Universal and Sony in the movie … Read More
Trailer: Our Girl returns for Season 4 this March
March 22, 2020 | David FarnorOur Girl is back on BBC One this March for its fourth run, and a trailer gives us a glimpse of Georgie Lane’s return.
Michelle Keegan will reprise her role once again for Tony Grounds’ military drama, which picks up … Read More
Sony brings Bloodshot to digital early this March
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorSony is bringing Bloodshot to digital early this March in the UK.
With cinemas closed due to safety concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the industry has turned to streaming to help reach audiences with their latest titles. Universal released The … Read More
BBC launches children’s iPlayer for family viewing
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorFamilies and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on internet-connected TVs from today, it brings together the best … Read More
Netflix reduces streaming bitrate for 30 days
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is reducing the streaming quality in Europe to help meet heightened demand for video streaming as more and more households stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The pandemic has left many with symptoms self-isolating to avoid spreading the … Read More
BBC Three orders third helping of Eating with My Ex
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three has ordered a third helping of Eating with My Ex.
A dating show with a difference, the show brings together ex-couples over a meal, as they are tasked with answering some very awkward questions to find out exactly … Read More
Trailer: Bosch is back for Season 6 this April
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBosch is back on Amazon Prime Video this April, and a new trailer gives us our first look at its sixth season.
The cop drama, which is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels, is Amazon Prime Video’s longest-running original series. … Read More
Haifaa Al Mansour’s The Perfect Candidate gets digital release this month
March 19, 2020 | David FarnorHaifaa Al Mansour’s new film, The Perfect Candidate, will be released digitally this month after the closure of major cinema chains amid coronavirus concerns.
UK distributor Modern Films was set to release the movie in cinemas on 27th March, but … Read More
BFI Flare heads to BFI Player for home streaming
March 19, 2020 | David FarnorWhile cinema lovers are at home over the coming weeks, BFI Flare London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival is migrating to BFI Player to become BFI Flare at Home.
The festival, which was cancelled at the last minute this week due to … Read More