Claire Underwood takes centre stage in new House of Cards Season 5 teaser

Claire Underwood takes centre stage in the latest House of Cards Season 5 teaser.

The First Lady, who has been every bit a co-lead in Netflix’s political thriller since Season 1, has been the big driver of the show’s direction … Read More

What’s leaving Netflix UK in May / June 2017?

Another month begins to draw to a close and, just as June looms on the horizon, so to does the departure of some real gems on Netflix. Whether you’re a Facebook addict, a kung fu enthusiast, a Barbara Streisand admirer … Read More

Morgan Neville to direct Orson Welles doc for Netflix

20 Feet from Stardom’s Morgan Neville is directing a documentary about Orson Welles for Netflix.

The helmer of the Oscar-winning film will profile the legendary filmaker in the untitled movie, which will focus particularly on Welles’ relationship with Hollywood – … Read More

Fox has “no plans right now” for more Prison Break or 24: Legacy

There are “no plans right now” for more Prison Break or 24: Legacy, Fox has announced.

The franchises, which were both brought back to our screens this spring in a limited series revivals, performed dramatically differently with audiences.

Prison … Read More

NOW TV offers 2 months for the price of 1

NOW has launched a new offer giving new customers two months for the price of one.

The discount, which was launched this week, is available until 31st May 2017, just a few days after the premiere of the new season … Read More

Netflix releases clip of Tracy Morgan’s Staying Alive

Following his serious car accident, Tracy Morgan makes his return to stand-up today to joke about being in a coma, talking to God, and his family’s eccentricities.

Now, Netflix has given us a taste of what’s in store with … Read More

Amazon launches Prime Live Events

Amazon is entering the music arena with a new series of concerts, dubbed Prime Live Events.

The gigs, which take place in London, are available exclusively to Amazon Prime customers, joining a long line of benefits to the next-day delivery … Read More

BBC Three bags triple win, as Netflix snubbed at BAFTA TV awards

BBC Three bagged a triple win at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards, on a night where voters played things surprisingly safe and traditional.

The online channel, which jumped from traditional TV to the web last year, has gone … Read More

BBC iPlayer will now ask you to log in

BBC iPlayer will require users to login to stream content online within a matter of weeks.

The broadcaster announced the new password controls for the catch-up service last year, with an aim to make the streaming platform more personal and … Read More

This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (13th May 2017)

Heard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.

Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s Billy Liar. … Read More