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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
Trailer: Netflix serves up Coffee & Kareem this April
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorEd Helms and Taraji P. Henson are heading to Netflix this April for new buddy cop comedy Coffee & Kareem.
From the director of Goon, the film follows 12-year-old Kareem Manning, who hires a criminal to scare his mom’s new … Read More
Introducing… QuaranstreamFest
March 26, 2020 | David FarnorWith the UK on lockdown amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, more and more people are indoors to prevent the virus spreading further. With schools closed, people working from home and others self-isolating, that’s a whole lot of people with a … Read More
SXSW: Mailchimp and Oscilloscope release shorts online
March 26, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s been only a few weeks since SXSW was cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus. When the City of Austin scrapped the festival for 2020, not only were fans left disappointed but hundreds of filmmakers … Read More
A beginner’s guide to Disney animated movies
March 26, 2020 | Nathanael SmithOne of the big selling points of Disney+ is having the widest array of Disney’s animated classics all in one streaming platform. Nostalgic millennials will wrap themselves in the comfort blanket of Aladdin, parents will be introducing their children to … Read More
Netflix orders Angry Birds animated series
March 26, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered a new animated Angry Birds series.
Angry Birds: Summer Madness will take its cue from the humour and tone of The Angry Birds Movie franchise while introducing a new visual style. It sees much-loved birds Red, Bomb … Read More