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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Live TV now available on UKTV Play
April 17, 2019 | David FarnorLive-streaming is now available on UKTV Play.
From today, viewers will be able to watch Dave, Drama, Yesterday, Really and Home live on the video on-demand service.
The step marks UKTV’s continued investment in improving its streaming platform, with … Read More
Mama K’s Team 4: Netflix orders first African animated series
April 17, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered its first original African animated series, Mama K’s Team 4.
Produced by Cape Town-based Triggerfish Animation Studios and leading London-based kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, the series tells the story of four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic … Read More
Malibu Rescue: Comedy movie and series to swim onto Netflix
April 17, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is heading to Malibu this summer for a new comedy movie and a spin-off series.
Malibu Rescue will see Ricardo Hurtado (School of Rock) star as Tyler, a handsome know-it-all with a fierce competitive streak and Breanna Yde (School … Read More
Netflix enjoys record first quarter ahead of Disney+ and price hike
April 17, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix enjoyed a record start to 2019, with over 9 million subscribers joining the service worldwide.
9.6 million net additions were counted in the first three months of the year, its highest ever recorded for a three-month period and up … Read More
Netflix invests in 10 new Indian films
April 16, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing its investment in Indian production with the announcement of 10 new original films. Through this growing slate, Indian storytellers and talent will bring to life stories across a range of subjects and genres, including drama, sci-fi, thriller, … Read More
Mark Millar and Netflix announce Space Bandits comic book
April 16, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix and Mark Millar have announced their latest comic book, Space Bandits – a female led sci-fi story. Deceived by Millar as a female Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid set in space, the in-house Netflix project will be translated … Read More
Jason Manford, Catherine Tyldesley and Stephanie Cole to star in BBC One’s Scarborough
April 16, 2019 | David FarnorFilming begins today on BBC One’s brand new comedy, Scarborough. Written and directed by Derren Litten, the creator of smash hit series Benidorm, the show is set in the iconic North Yorkshire seaside town and the follows the lives of … Read More
Watch: First trailer lands for Big Little Lies Season 2
April 16, 2019 | David Farnor“We’re kidding ourselves if we think people will stop talking…” That’s the sound of Big Little Lies returning for a second season, and a new trailer gives us a taste of what’s in store.
HBO’s miniseries, created by David E. … Read More
Watch: David Tennant sing a lullaby in new Good Omens clip
April 16, 2019 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever wanted to see David Tennant dressed as a nanny singing a lullaby to the Anti-Christ, then this new clip from Good Omens is especially for you.
Amazon Prime Video’s series, based on the beloved book by … Read More
Trailer: Netflix enrols in the AlRawabi School for Girls
April 15, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is enrolling in the AlRawabi School for Girls this summer, and a new trailer gives us a look at the teen drama.
Created by Jordanian director Tima Shomali and Shirin Kamal, the series tells the story of how a … Read More