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Anime Monday: The dark charm of Ajin: Demi-Human
November 6, 2017 | Roxy SimonsOn Mondays, our resident anime nerd Roxy binges through Netflix UK’s anime selection to find the best for you to stream. We call it Anime Monday.
Kei Nagai stands in the middle of a crossing, frozen in place as a … Read More
Netflix starts production on new season of Terrace House
November 6, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has started production on a new season of Terrace House.
The reality TV series is Japan’s answer to shows like Love Island, documenting the daily lives of six young men and women living together in a shared house. The … Read More
Comic-Con scraps subscription service
November 6, 2017 | David FarnorFrom Disney to CBS, a growing number of media players are turning to standalone subscription services to sell their content directly to consumers. As the market for monthly OTT platforms becomes increasingly fragmented, though, the question is how far the … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 6 Days
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorThe 1980 siege of London’s Iranian Embassy is recreated in this compelling, efficient thriller.Read More
Catch up TV review: Dave Gorman’s Modern Life Is Goodish, Ghosted, Bear’s Mission with…
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
YouTube Kids adds user profiles amid revamp
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube Kids is growing up fast, as the platform takes a leaf out of Netflix’s book with new user profiles.
Personalisation is a key feature now expected from streaming services, offering recommendations and watchlists tailored to each user’s tastes. Kids, … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The End of the F***ing World Season 1 (spoilers)
November 5, 2017 | Sophie DaviesThis dark, unconventional comedy winds up a touching love story about two outcasts finding solace in each other.
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Netflix and Amazon: Friend or foe to British TV?
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix, Amazon and other online streaming services could spell bad news for British TV, the BBC has warned this week, as funding in homegrown productions face a “serious threat”.
The rise of streaming platforms has been both a boon and … Read More
New trailer sees Netflix trying to save capitalism
November 5, 2017 | David Farnor“There’s a huge amount of anger and frustration… and nobody is listening.” That’s Robert Reich stating what seems to be the obvious in Netflix’s new original documentary, Saving Capitalism.
The Former Secretary of Labor presents the film, which explores capitalism … Read More
Amazon serves up live tennis from inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorThe debut of live tennis on Amazon Prime Video begins this week with the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals. The tournament, which runs from 7th to 11th November in Milan, Italy, features the future stars of men’s tennis.
Amazon Prime … Read More