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Trailer: Power spin-off universe heads to STARZPLAY
February 10, 2020 | David FarnorSTARZPLAY will be the new home of the Power Universe, as the TV show expands with multiple spin-offs, including Power Book II: Ghost.
Creator, writer, producer and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson have won … Read More
Oscars 2020: Parasite makes history and Netflix nabs double win
February 10, 2020 | David FarnorParasite made history at the 2020 Oscars last night, becoming the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.
Bong Joon-ho’s dark comedy took home a total of four awards, not only Best Picture but also Best Director, Original Screenplay … Read More
Uncut Gems and The Farewell win at Independent Spirit Awards
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorUncut Gems and The Farewell were the big winners at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards.
The Safdie brothers’ thriller, starring Adam Sandler, ran away with three prizes at the awards ceremony, including Best Male Lead, prompting an acceptance that brought … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The best celebrity historical episodes
February 9, 2020 | Mark HarrisonIf you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
Netflix reveals titles removed at government censorship demands
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorIn 2019, Netflix sparked some controversy when it removed an episode of topical comedy series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj from its service in Saudi Arabia, following a written demand from Saudi Arabian authorities. Now, it has officially released a … Read More
Michael McIntyre heads to Netflix for stand-up special
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorMichael McIntyre is heading to Netflix for a new stand-up comedy special.
The comic and TV presenter has become a household name in recent years, largely thanks to a plethora of BBC programmes, including his Comedy Roadshow, multiple episodes of … Read More
Top Oscar winners available on NOW TV
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorOscars season is like Christmas for Sky. Not only does it have the UK rights to broadcast the ceremony locked down, its first-run deals with the major Hollywood studios means that it also has a number of this year’s nominees … Read More
Watch: First trailer for Netflix’s All The Bright Places adaptation
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorJennifer Niven’s novel All the Bright Places is heading to Netflix this February, and a new trailer gives us our first proper look at the adaptation.
Elle Fanning and Justice Smith star in the young adult drama, which is scripted … Read More
The best Oscar winners on Amazon Prime Video
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s always tough to work out which subscription VOD service is better: Netflix UK, Amazon Prime or NOW? One way to judge it is to look at how many award winners are on each. So, while we prepare to watch … Read More
The best Oscar winners available on Netflix UK
February 9, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s always tough to work out which subscription VOD service is better: Netflix UK, Amazon Prime or NOW? One way to judge it is to look at how many award winners are on each. So, while we prepare to watch … Read More