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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Spielberg to make midnight horror series for Quibi
June 11, 2019 | David FarnorSteven Spielberg is making a new horror series for streaming platform Quibi – one that you’ll only be able to watch at night.
The project was revealed this week at the Banff World Media Festival, where Quibi co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg … Read More
Netflix to air Oprah Winfrey When They See Us special
June 11, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will air Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the makers of When They See and the five men whose lives are at its heart.
Winfrey hosted an Emmy For Your Consideration panel on Sunday with the show’s creator, Ava DuVernay..
The … Read More
Harry Hill to host Channel 4’s Junior Bake Off
June 11, 2019 | David FarnorComedian, author and a man who likes a significant shirt collar, Harry Hill, will host Channel 4’s new Junior Bake Off.
The GBBO spin-off series will see 40 of the country’s best junior bakers, aged 9 – 15, enter the … Read More
Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal to star in Netflix adaptation of The Division
June 11, 2019 | David FarnorJessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal will star in Netflix adaptation of The Division.
The Ubisoft video game quickly became the fastest-selling new IP in video game history when it first launched and currently has more than 20 million players. The … Read More
BBC VR Hub marks D-Day anniversary with new version of World War II film
June 10, 2019 | David FarnorTo commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the BBC has launched its critically acclaimed virtual reality film 1943 Berlin Blitz in 360° for the first time.
1943 Berlin Blitz is now available on the BBC VR app for … Read More
BBC Storyville announces new films for BBC Three
June 10, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Storyville is bringing films to BBC Three for the first time, as the documentary strand unveils a fresh new look.
BBC Storyville’s Commissioning Editor Mandy Chang announced the changes at Sheffield Doc/Fest on Sunday, setting out Storyville’s plan to … Read More
The end of iTunes: What does it mean for you?
June 9, 2019 | David FarnorThis week, the world was shaken to its digital core, if not surprised, by the news that Apple will soon be shutting up iTunes, ready to replace it with three new apps. The announcement, made at its Worldwide Developers Conference … Read More
Watch: New trailer for Queer Eye Season 4
June 9, 2019 | David Farnor“She’s been wearing the same make-up and hairstyle since the 90s…” That’s the sound of Netflix’s Queer Eye coming back this July, and a new trailer guarantees to get you in the mood for Season 4.
The Emmy Award-winning series … Read More
Trailer: Shaft arrives on Netflix UK this June
June 9, 2019 | David FarnorCan you dig it? Netflix can, as it brings Shaft to your screen this June.
New Line’s reboot of the iconic detective franchise, with Samuel L Jackson playing the role of John Shaft himself – after playing the nephew of … Read More
Happy! cancelled after Season 2
June 8, 2019 | David FarnorHappy! has been cancelled after its second season.
The show, which is produced by Universal Content Productions, airs on Syfy in the USA, and premieres in the UK on Netflix. Within weeks of Season 2 arriving on British screens, though, … Read More