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Who is Peter Capaldi? 10 things you can watch online to get to know the new Doctor
August 5, 2013 | David FarnorPhoto: RANKIN (BBC Pictures)
“Come the fuck in or fuck the off.”
Those are the words everyone wants Peter Capaldi’s new Doctor to say as he welcomes his new companion into the TARDIS. Everyone, that is, who has seen The … Read More
Introducing… CAGE WEEK
August 5, 2013 | David FarnorAs Stolen arrives on VOD and DVD, we present a CAGE WEEK, seven days devoted to celebrating the boggly-eyed, big-grinned, strange-haired insanity that is Nicolas Cage.
Because… Nicolas Cage.
Day 1 The importance of Nicolas Cage’s face in Face/Off: an … Read More
Peter Capaldi is the 12th Doctor
August 4, 2013 | David FarnorImage Copyright: Rankin (BBC Pictures)
Peter Capaldi has been officially revealed as the 12th Doctor. The Scottish actor is best known for his role as swearing machine Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It and In the Loop, but has … Read More
Blackfish dives onto VOD and DVD this August
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s Blackfish is diving onto VOD and DVD this August – read our DVD review of Blackfish.
The shocking and moving documentary explores the story of notorious performing killer whale Tilikum, who has taken the lives of several people … Read More
Netflix introduces Profiles
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorStarting today, Netflix members can create a separate “profile” for each member of their household, who will each see a uniquely personalised experience based upon their individual watching habits, their personal favourite programmes and favourite genres, all driven by Netflix … Read More
Top 6 Vines that prove Maisie Williams is bad-ass
July 31, 2013 | David FarnorIf you’ve been watching Game of Thrones for more than just an episode, you’ll be very familiar with Arya Stark. By the time you get to Season Three, she’s probably your favourite character – only behind Ned Stark (Sean Bean) … Read More
Blackfish swims into Netflix UK waters
July 30, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish has just been released in UK cinemas – but it’s already swimming into digital waters.
The powerful film, which investigates the death of a trainer at SeaWorld, is a damning indictment of the marine amusement park … Read More
blinkbox offers first episode of TV shows for free
July 26, 2013 | David FarnorWhat do The Americans, The Wire, True Blood and The Following have in common? You can download the first episode of each of them for free on blinkbox.
The Tesco-owned streaming service announced their “Try TV on us” offer this week, … Read More
Netflix UK to show Breaking Bad Season 5 Part 2 one day after US
July 26, 2013 | David FarnorMonday 12th August, bitches!
Put that date in your diaries. Why? Because that’s when Netflix UK is showing Breaking Bad – just one day after it airs in the US.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Television today announced that the final … Read More
Netflix plans original documentaries (as well as more Arrested Development)
July 24, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix is planning to produce original documentaries and stand-up comedy specials alongside its existing original content.
The streaming video giant has seen huge success with its original programming so far. House of Cards picked up a landmark string of Emmy … Read More