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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne ink first-look Amazon deal
November 20, 2018 | David FarnorMaya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne have signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
The Emmy-nominated duo will produce original TV shows exclusively for Amazon Prime Video, as part of a pact via their Animal Pictures shingle.
The multi-year agreement follows … Read More
House of Cards ratings drop for final season
November 20, 2018 | David FarnorHouse of Cards has seen its ratings drop for its final season, according Nielsen’s figures.
Netflix’s political thriller suffered a blow when its former star, Kevin Spacey, faced multiple allegations of sexual assault, and the producers acted quickly, removing Spacey … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s The Fix solves the world’s big problems
November 19, 2018 | David FarnorThis winter sees Netflix enter new territory, as Jimmy Carr hosts its first panel show. The comedy series aims to solve the world’s biggest problems by throwing comedians at it and hoping they come up with something useful.
The series … Read More
Netflix reteams with Little Prince director Mark Osborne for Escape from Hat
November 18, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is reteaming with Oscar nominated director Mark Osborne for Escape from Hat, a magical animated adventure.
Osborne’s breakout film was DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda, which premiered Out of Competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated … Read More
BBC Three scores two new commissions
November 18, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Three has scored two new commissioned this week, as the online channel follows different groups of people taking on huge challenges, shining a light on the lives and experiences of young people today.
In one series, five mums will … Read More
Funny Firsts – BBC Scotland showcases new comedy on iPlayer
November 17, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is heading to Scotland for the winter, with a month dedicated to showcasing Scottish comedy talent. Funny Firsts, which spans TV, Radio and iPlayer, is multi-platform experiment that kicks off later this month, featuring talent including Robert Florence, … Read More
Paramount and Netflix ink multi-picture deal
November 17, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix and Paramount have inked a deal to produce movies for the streaming service.
The heated battle for eyeballs and subscribers has seen rivals Netflix, Apple and Amazon Studios sign a number of exclusive agreements with filmmaking talents from around … Read More
Criterion to launch own streaming service in 2019
November 17, 2018 | David FarnorFilm fans – and filmmakers, including Guillermo del Toro, Edgar Wright and Rian Johnson – have taken to the Internet in recent weeks to protest about the closure of FilmStruck. The streaming service, a joint venture between Turner International’s Digital … Read More
Trailer: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding finally arrives this November
November 17, 2018 | David Farnor“It’s been 349 days since I said yes…” writes journalist Amber on her blog, as she prepares for the most anticipated royal wedding of the year. Yes, Netflix’s A Christmas Prince is coming back, and Amber Rose and Prince Richard … Read More
Apple partners with A24 to produce original movies
November 16, 2018 | David FarnorApple is getting into the film business, with A24 producing a number of original films for the streaming service.
Founded by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges in 2012, it has taken just six years for the company to … Read More