The MUBI Weekly Digest | 15th June 2019

MUBI continues its month-long Pride celebrations this week, which joins its Straub + Huillet retrospective to make for a wonderfully diverse line-up of films – not least of which is Lav Diaz’s latest offering, which enjoys its online premiere.

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NextUp doubles down on stand-up from Down Under

NextUp is serving up a double dose of stand-up comedy from Down Under this month.

The subscription VOD platform dedicated to stand-up comedy specials champions the most exciting new names in stand-up comedy. That’s not just limited to comics from … Read More

Pants on Fire: E4 orders new comedy gameshow

A brand-new entertainment series for E4 will put teams of bluffers to the test. Pants on Fire will see new and emerging faces from the world of comedy go head-to-head in a bluffing gameshow.

In each episode, three teams of … Read More

Sky Studios to double spending on original content

Sky Studios is planning to more than double its investment in original content, spending £1 billion on new series.

Sky has just enjoyed a smash hit success with Chernobyl, the most successful Sky original production ever. With a record … Read More

Netflix announces Stranger Things and Dark Crystal video games

Netflix is getting into the video game business, with new Stranger Things and Dark Crystal games on the way.

The streaming giant has already dipped its toes into gaming waters with its interactive content, from Black Mirror: Bandersnatch to Minecraft: … Read More

Black Mirror the most popular TV series on Netflix UK

Black Mirror is the most popular TV series on Netflix UK, according to data from the streaming giant.

The technology dystopia, created by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, returned for a fifth season last week, and wasted no time in … Read More

Chip ‘n’ Dale reboot in the works at Disney+

A reboot of animated series Chip ‘n’ Dale is in the works at Disney+.

The House of Mouse’s subscription service is expected to launch later this year, and its wasted no time in lining up big name franchises to woo … Read More

Amazon Prime Video partners with Andy Murray to support young tennis talent

  Amazon Prime Video is teaming up with Andy Murray to support young British tennis talent with a new, biennial award. The Prime Video Future Talent Award, supported by Andy, will select one male and female player to receive a … Read More

ITV orders new naval thriller Tenacity

ITV has commissioned a new six-part thriller, Tenacity.

The high octane series follows the aftermath of a dead submariner being discovered aboard the titular British nuclear submarine. Disgraced military detective Danielle ‘Dan’ Lewis is sent to investigate the accident. But … Read More

Amazon wins exclusive rights to Women’s Tennis Association tournaments  

From 2020, Amazon Prime Video will have exclusive rights to show the top Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments. The four-year deal starts with a minimum of 49 tournaments in the first year, as the online giant brings a growing number … Read More