Infographic: Everything you wanted to know about Benedict Cumberbatch but were afraid to ask

He debuted on stage aged 13 playing Titania, Queen of the Fairies, he’’s taught Tibetan monks English, and it would take an average reader 251.5 days to read every word of fan fiction written about him. And his name rhymes … Read More

iTunes Extras: Is Star Trek Into Darkness’ digital director’s commentary the way forward?

Star Trek Into Darkness lands on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD today – read our review – and marks an interesting step for home entertainment, as the digital release includes an exclusive director’s commentary. Read More

New releases on Netflix UK this week – Friday 30th August

A list of the new films and TV episodes that are on Netflix UK as of Friday 30th August.

On the Road

Celeste & Jesse Forever

I, Anna

The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Just Go with It

The Moo Man

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Cars 2 is most popular kids film for adults on LOVEFiLM Instant

Disney’s Cars 2 has been revealed as the most popular kids film watched by adults once the little ones have gone to bed.

That sound you here is us sending all of the UK’s adults to their rooms to think … Read More

Review: TheHorrorShow.tv – the horror VOD service you’ve been waiting for?

When it comes to video on-demand, the key is to have a USP. Subscription. Pay-per-view. TV. No TV. New films. Old films. Whatever it is, the more unique the better. Netflix has proven itself the king of this strategy in … Read More

Netflix UK hits 1.5 million subscribers

Netflix now has 1.5 million subscribers in the UK.

The video on-demand service has stormed the market this year, starting with Kevin Spacey in a high-end remake of House of Cards and finishing with the final episodes of drugged-up drama … Read More

Ben Wheatley: A career retrospective

FrightFest continues in London today with the Variety Award being bestowed upon Billericay’s very own Ben Wheatley, director of A Field in England – the first British film to be simultaneously released on VOD, DVD, TV and in cinemas.

One … Read More

Competition: Win What Maisie Knew film poster and novel (CLOSED)

What Maisie Knew is out in cinemas and available to watch online on Curzon Home Cinema from Friday 23rd August. Based on Henry James’ classic novel, it’s a heartbreakingly honest tale of one girl growing up amid her parents’ divorce. … Read More

Up all night to get Chucky – a FrightFest VOD marathon

Call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe everything happens for a reason. Why else would you spend an entire evening watching each and every Chucky movie back-to-back with nothing but a Netflix account and a packet … Read More

My List: Netflix UK finally adds watchlist function

It’s not the most imaginative title, but My List has been something Netflix UK users have been dreaming of for months: a way to add things to a watchlist for future viewing. Now, it’s finally been added to the streaming … Read More