What’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video in June 2017?

Hallelujah, June is finally upon us. And while that may mean sunshine and picnics for most people, for us and for most Amazon Prime Video subscribers, it means only one thing: Preacher.

But if you’re not a fan of AMC’s … Read More

Sky orders aliens and underpants for new kids’ show

Aliens, underpants and more are on the way to Sky this summer, as the broadcaster expands its kids’ TV line-up with a new original show.

Aliens Love Underpants AND… is based on the award-winning children’s books by Claire Freedman and … Read More

Sky and A+E Networks extend agreement across Europe

A+E Networks and Sky have extended and strengthened their long-term partnership this week. The renewed deal will see Sky distribute the US network’s portfolio to Sky’s 22.4 million customers across the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Austria.

The pan-territory partnership … Read More

BBC Store closes after failing to beat online competition

The BBC is closing its digital video service BBC Store, after the site failed to compete with a crowded online marketplace.

The pay-per-view shop, which only launched a matter of months ago, was designed to give BBC viewers a place … Read More

Cleopatra TV series in the works at Amazon

Cleopatra, once brought to life in 1963 by Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most expensive movies ever made, is returning to the screen.

This time, though, the famous Egyptian queen is aiming much smaller, with a TV series … Read More

Facebook to spend up to $250k per show as original video plans flourish

Facebook is willing to spend up to $250,000 per show as its original video plans seriously step up a gear.

The social network has increasingly embraced video in recent years, seeking to build a video sharing community that will boost … Read More

“I’ll see you on the other side”: Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down cancelled by Netflix

The Get Down will not return for a second season.

Baz Luhrmann’s inventive tale of hip-hop, the streets, and 70s New York was the director’s first foray into the small screen, and one of Netflix’s highest profile originals of … Read More

What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in June 2017?

After May’s bumper crop of Netflix originals, June is light on the ground this year – if, by light on the ground, you mean the fifth season of Orange Is the New Black, picking up from That season finale and … Read More

Netflix hunts Michael Shannon and Bigfoot at Cannes

Netflix is hunting Bigfoot at Cannes this week, with the streaming service close to nabbing the rights to Michael Shannon’s latest film.

If the words “Michael Shannon” and “Bigfoot” had your curiosity, the film’s full description is sure to grab … Read More

A day in the life of Frank Underwood

Days before House of Cards returns for Season 5, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the upcoming season. What will happen after the Season 4 cliffhanger? Who will win between Kevin Spacey’s politician and Joel Kinnaman’s rival? What … Read More