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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
CBBC releases Malory Towers early on BBC iPlayer
March 23, 2020 | David FarnorCBBC is whisking us away to Malory Towers sooner than expected this spring, as the new drama based on Enid Blyton’s novels drops early on BBC iPlayer.
The 13-part series follows the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she leaves home … Read More
Trailer: Ricky Gervais is a cat in Netflix’s The Willoughbys
March 23, 2020 | David FarnorRicky Gervais voices a cat in Netflix’s The Willoughbys, and a new trailer gives us a first proper look and listen at the animated film.
The movie follows the Willoughby children, who, convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, hatch … Read More
London Symphony Orchestra streams concerts online
March 22, 2020 | David FarnorWith the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across the UK, and venues shutting their doors to minimise contagion, it’s not just cinemas and the film industry that’s impacted, but theatres and music venues too. Like Universal and Sony in the movie … Read More
Trailer: Our Girl returns for Season 4 this March
March 22, 2020 | David FarnorOur Girl is back on BBC One this March for its fourth run, and a trailer gives us a glimpse of Georgie Lane’s return.
Michelle Keegan will reprise her role once again for Tony Grounds’ military drama, which picks up … Read More
Sony brings Bloodshot to digital early this March
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorSony is bringing Bloodshot to digital early this March in the UK.
With cinemas closed due to safety concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the industry has turned to streaming to help reach audiences with their latest titles. Universal released The … Read More
The MUBI Weekly Digest | 21st March 2020
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorThis week, MUBI dropped its price to only £1 for three months, and it’s more than earning every pence. New Brazilian Western Bacurau was brought forward to be available now – you can read our review here, and our interview … Read More
BBC launches children’s iPlayer for family viewing
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorFamilies and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on internet-connected TVs from today, it brings together the best … Read More
Netflix reduces streaming bitrate for 30 days
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is reducing the streaming quality in Europe to help meet heightened demand for video streaming as more and more households stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The pandemic has left many with symptoms self-isolating to avoid spreading the … Read More
BBC Three orders third helping of Eating with My Ex
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three has ordered a third helping of Eating with My Ex.
A dating show with a difference, the show brings together ex-couples over a meal, as they are tasked with answering some very awkward questions to find out exactly … Read More
Trailer: Bosch is back for Season 6 this April
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorBosch is back on Amazon Prime Video this April, and a new trailer gives us our first look at its sixth season.
The cop drama, which is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels, is Amazon Prime Video’s longest-running original series. … Read More