The Weekly MUBI Digest | 21st October

MUBI took us to the London Film Festival this month, with the exclusive online release of Spell Reel, following its big screen premiere. As well as looking forward, MUBI continues to look back, both at Takashi Miike’s work – ahead … Read More

Netflix preys on French crime thriller The Mantis

Netflix has nabbed the rights to French crime thriller The Mantis (La Mante).

The series, which is made by Septembre Productions, stars Carole Bouquet. Best known for playing “Bond girl” Melina Havelock in For Your Eyes Only, she also won … Read More

What’s leaving Sky and NOW TV in October / November 2017?

Halloween is in the air, and while you may be drawn to Stranger Things on Netflix, there’s nothing more disturbing than the thought of missing out on one of the last year’s other best shows.

From superheroes to life-like robots, … Read More

Sky Kids app adds games to streaming line-up

Sky is bulking out its Sky Kids app with a host of games inspired by TV shows.

Games featuring their favourite characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Peppa Pig and Ben 10, are now available to download. Free to Sky customers, the … Read More

Trailer: Jean-Claude Van Johnson arrives this December

Jean-Claude Van Damme is coming to Amazon Prime Video this December – but not as you know him.

JCVJ stars the global martial arts and film sensation as Jean-Claude Van Damme, a global martial arts and film sensation – and, … Read More

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond gets trailer and November release date

Where does Jim Carrey begin and Andy Kaufman end? That was the question many asked after watching the excellent biopic Man on the Moon. That question, though, was also asked behind the scenes, as director Chris Smith’s new documentary gives … Read More

What’s leaving Netflix UK in October / November 2017?

Halloween is almost upon us, but the really terrifying thing that keeps us awake at night? The thought that we might miss something we’ve always wanted to see because it’s left Netflix.

There may not be much to be afraid … Read More

Daredevil Season 3 teaser follows The Defenders finale

“Like a muddled spring or a polluted fountain, is the righteous man who gives way before the wicked.”

A new teaser video for Daredevil Season 3 has landed, picking up from the events of the The Defenders’ finale.

Warning: spoilers … Read More

How Iron Fist is connected to Luke Cage Season 2

Earlier this month, Netflix released a new photo of Luke Cage Season 2, featuring not only Mike Colter’s hero, but also Finn Jones’ Iron Fist.

If that might have seemed like a weird pairing before The Defenders saw the … Read More

Chelsea Handler Netflix talk show to stop after two seasons

Chelsea Handler’s Netflix talk show is stopping after two seasons, its host has announced.

The series, which launched in May 2016 to decidedly mixed reviews, has struggled ever since. Initially airing three nights a week, in an experimental departure from … Read More