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Royal Court Theatre releases Cyprus Avenue online
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorRoyal Court Theatre has joined the growing number of cultural venues opening their digital doors during the coronavirus pandemic with the online release of Cyprus Avenue.
Released yesterday, to mark World Theatre Day, the film of Cyprus Avenue, by David … Read More
NextUp Now: New virtual stand-up comedy club launches
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorNextUp, the digital platform dedicated to stand-up comedy, has launched its own virtual comedy club to keep people chuckling during the coronavirus pandemic.
NextUp Now is a new live channel that boasts a range of formats and shows, from its … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 28th March 2020
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorMUBI is still offering a discount of £1 for three months, and it’s more than earning every pence this week. Its retrospective of the cool helmer Jean-Pierre Melville draws to a close with his elegant noir swansong, but there’s a … Read More
The Steph Show leads Channel 4 lockdown line-up
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorChannel 4 has commissioned a range of programming to keep the country entertained, informed and mildly panicked during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Steph Show will lead the line-up, with a new daily series broadcast live from the home of Steph … Read More
Run: Trailer for Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones comedy
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorRun, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones’ new comedy, is heading to Sky Comedy this April, and a new trailer gives us our first proper look at the show.
Written and produced by Vicky Jones (Killing Eve), who directed Waller-Bridge’s stage … Read More
Lionsgate gives Military Wives early digital release
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorLionsgate is the latest distributor to break the theatrical window and release Military Waves early on digital in the UK.
It has been just over a week since cinemas shut their doors across the UK amid safety concerns and government … Read More
Trailer: Killing Eve Season 3 to premiere on 13th April
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorKilling Eve will return to our screens much sooner than expected, with Season 3 now set to premiere on Monday 13th April.
The award-winning hit show stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw and is based on the Codename … Read More
Teaser: Star Trek: Picard Season 1 finale
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorStar Trek: Picard reaches its Season 1 finale this weekend, and a new teaser gives us a glimpse of the show’s first climax.
The series sees Patrick Stewart reprise his iconic role as the Starfleet legend, who has since retired … Read More
Chester Zoo live-streams virtual day at the zoo
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorWith the UK essentially on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, a growing number of organisations are turning to the wonders of online video to reach the public. While digital theatre recordings and watch-along parties are commonplace occurrences in the streaming … Read More
Trailer: Batwoman lands on E4 this Sunday
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorBatwoman finally has a UK air date, and the superheroine will be touching down on E4 this weekend
Starring Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black) as the DC Super Hero, it follows Kate Kane, the first openly gay female … Read More