Blog
Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Netflix’s Cannon Busters set for August release
July 11, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will be unleashing Cannon Buster this August, as the streaming giant continues to expand its anime line-up.
The series follows the adventures and exploits of S.A.M, a high-end friendship droid who’s joined by a quirky, discarded maintenance robot and … Read More
Captain Marvel flies in at Number 1 on the UK Film Chart
July 11, 2019 | David FarnorCaptain Marvel is the biggest film of the week in the UK as it flies into the Official Film Chart top spot on digital downloads alone. Brie Larson’s portrayal of the strongest Avenger proved a big box office hit … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Secret Obsession is revealed this July
July 10, 2019 | David FarnorBrenda Song and Dennis Haysbert are headed to Netflix this summer for new film Secret Obsession.
The movie follows Newlywed Jennifer (Brenda Song), who is brutally attacked at a dark rest stop. While healing from her injuries, she can’t recall … Read More
The Cuphead Show: Netflix announces new animated series
July 10, 2019 | David FarnorThe Cuphead Show! is coming to Netflix.
Studio MDHR’s wildly popular game needs little introduction. To date, Cuphead has sold over 4 million units worldwide, and has won over 20 major awards, including Special Achievement in Animation at the 45th … Read More
Sacred Games Season 2 gets trailer and August release date
July 10, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Sacred Games officially resume this August, and a new trailer gives us our first look at Season 2 in action.
The Indian series is directed by Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan, and has been adapted by Vikram Chandra’s book … Read More
Record-breaking Women’s World Cup soars past 13m views
July 9, 2019 | David FarnorThis year’s record-breaking Women’s World Cup soared past 13 million online views, the BBC has revealed.
A record-breaking 28.1m tuned into the game-changing tournament on the BBC this summer. England v USA drew the highest live TV audience of 2019 … Read More
Anime Expo: Netflix unveils first look at Levius and Seis Manos
July 8, 2019 | David FarnorIn recent months, Netflix has released Aggretsuko, Ultraman, and 7SEEDS, not to mention Neon Genesis Evangelion. But the streaming giant isn’t resting on its laurels: it returned last week to Anime Expo for the third consecutive year to preview its … Read More
Trailer: Amazon’s Free Meek set for August release
July 8, 2019 | David FarnorFree Meek, Amazon’s new documentary, will be released this August, and the first full trailer for the series sets out why it’s an important watch.
It follows Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, who was arrested in 2017 for probation violations, sparking … Read More
Shaft struts to top of Netflix UK’s most-watched chart
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorShaft was the most-watched title on Netflix last week, the streaming giant’s latest figures reveal.
The film, which is the latest in the iconic franchise, is a semi-sequel, part-reboot, introducing us to a third generation of the New York detective’s … Read More
Netflix stubs out cigarettes in youth programmes
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has pledged to stub out cigarettes in any programme that’s aimed at a young audience.
The streaming giant came under fire this week with a new report highlighting a rise in depictions of tobacco on TV shows for young … Read More