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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
What’s leaving Netflix UK in November / December 2018?
November 17, 2018 | David FarnorWith Christmas on the horizon, Netflix is preparing to unwrap all sorts of treats, including A Christmas Prince sequel A Royal Wedding, but as much as it gives, the streaming service also takes away every month, as rights expire and … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 17th November 2018
November 17, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI unleashes Luca Guadagnino’s remake of Suspiria in UK cinemas this week, and MUBI GO (which offers a cinema ticket every week to its subscribers) is offering the chance to see it free at participating cinemas. (Read our review here.) … Read More
Interview: Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber on Blumhouse’s CAM and being sex-work positive
November 17, 2018 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA multiple prize-winner at this year’s prestigious Fantasia Festival, the Blumhouse-produced Cam, now available on Netflix UK, is one of 2018’s most interesting horror films for numerous reasons.
First of all, the film, set in the world of webcam shows, … 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
Amazon UK film review: Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
November 16, 2018 | David FarnorThis intimate, upbeat portrait of Chris Martin and co. is infectiously sincere stuff.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: The Kominsky Method
November 16, 2018 | David FarnorMichael Douglas and Alan Arkin are great in an otherwise unremarkable comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Workshop
November 16, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThis talky thriller grapples with some compelling modern-day issues, but ultimately fails to convince.Read More