Posts By David Farnor
What’s coming soon to Quibi in July 2020?
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorThis spring saw the surprise launch of Quibi in the UK. Short for “Quick Bites”, the streaming platform delivers programmes and films in short chunks of 5 to 10 minutes each, designed to be watched on mobile phones on the … Read More
Host: Rob Savage directs lockdown horror for Shudder
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorShudder is getting into the lockdown spirit for Host, a new horror directed by Rob Savage.
Savage, who impressed with his directorial debut Strings back in 2012, has gone on to be one of the most interesting up-and-coming genre filmmakers, … Read More
BFI Player to release Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Last and First Men
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorBFI Player will release Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Last and First Men this July.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of the Oscar-nominated Icelandic composer, who tragically passed away in 2018.
Two billion years ahead of us, a future race … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Street Food heads to Latin America
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s Street Food is heading back for another mouth-watering serving, and this time, it’s heading to Latin America.
The docuseries’ new run will meet the local stars of Street Food in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. Behind each … Read More
Apple inks overall deal with Maurice Sendak Foundation
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorApple TV+ is stepping up its family storytelling game with a new overall deal with the Maurice Sendak Foundation.
The tech giant’s fledgling subscription streaming service has been increasingly investing in kids’ content, including Ghostwriter and Helpsters arriving at launch, … Read More
Trailer: Boys State arrives on Apple TV+ this August
July 7, 2020 | David FarnorApple TV+ is releasing Boys State this August, and a new trailers gives us a first look at the political documentary.
The winner of the Grand Jury Prize for documentary at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Boys State immerses us … Read More
July 2020 Watchlist: 25 highlights and UK TV air dates for this month
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. Apple TV+. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box … Read More
Who We Are: BFI Player and We Are Parable announce Black British cinema season
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorBFI Player is teaming up with We Are Parable for a season celebrating Black British cinema.
Titled Who We Are, the weeklong collaboration will lok at the past, and the canon of work from Black British filmmakers, look at the … Read More
Ronnie Scotts brings back Lockdown Sessions
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorRonnie Scotts is bringing back its Lockdown Sessions for a new run of gigs live-streamed online.
“We’ve been waiting patiently to reopen but whilst that looks a little while away still we’re delighted to be back live with a new … Read More
Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize kicks off online Sports Week
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorFrom Monday 6th July, BBC Bitesize Daily is kicking off an online Sports Week, a jam-packed week dedicated to daily sports activities from sport governing bodies, advice from top sporting heroes and a virtual Sports Day at the end of … Read More