Netflix brings Youssef Chahine films to UK audiences

Netflix has shining a spotlight on Egyptian director Youssef Chahine with a new collection of classic Arabic films arriving this week.

The streaming giant has acquired a catalogue of 44 movies that blend iconic and contemporary film from the UAE, … Read More

Daphne: BIFA hosts live commentary and Q&A

With major cinema chains still closed until July, and smaller cinemas unlikely to open for a while longer, watch parties and online Q&As have become the norm in the home entertainment landscape. Tonight, BIFA is going one step further hosting … Read More

Curzon to release Litigante this July

Curzon has acquired Franco Lolli’s Litigante to release on Curzon Home Cinema this July.

The film follows a single mother who balances taking care of her mother during her fight with cancer while dealing with a corruption scandal at work. … Read More

Netflix nabs Sundance winner Giving Voice

Netflix has nabbed the global rights to Sundance award winner Giving Voice.

The documentary follows the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition where the winning students get a chance to perform at the August Wilson Theater on Broadway.

A new generation … Read More

Clemency: Alfre Woodard drama set for July UK release

Clemency, starring Alfre Woodard, finally has a UK release date, with the film heading online this July.

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu (Sorry for Your Loss), it follows prison warden Bernadine Williams, who has spent years carrying out death row executions. … Read More

DC’s Stargirl heads to Amazon Prime Video this August

DC’s Stargirl is heading to Amazon Prime Video in the UK, with the comic book series set to premiere this August.

Based on the DC Comics superhero Courtney Whitmore created by Johns and Lee Moder, the show is one of … Read More

Annecy Film Festival goes online for 2020

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is the latest festival to go online during the coronavirus pandemic.

The annual event, which takes place in southeastern France, is a highlight of the global film calendar, as it showcases the latest animation … Read More

WeRNotVirus: 10 online shorts shine a light on hate crime

10 new short films have been released online to shine a light on a rise in hate crime during the coronavirus pandemic.

A collective of leading actors, writers, directors and creatives of East and South East Asian heritage from the … Read More

Trailer: Absentia Season 3 arrives this July

“I didn’t really know where to start…” That’s the sound of Absentia returning for a third season this summer.

The psychological thriller, starring and executive produced by Castle’s Stana Katic, follows FBI agent Emily Byrne (Katic), who disappeared without a … Read More

BT Sport launches on NOW TV devices

BT Sport is now available on NOW devices, just in time for the return of the Premier League.

The telecoms giant has long been a rival to Sky Sports for watching top-flight football, but has only recently begun opening up … Read More