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Trailer: Anthony Mackie stars in Netflix sci-fi drama IO
January 10, 2019 | David Farnor“Scientists predicted what would happen – but it was too late.” That’s the sound of Netflix getting its dystopian sci-fi on for a new drama, IO.
Starring Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, and Danny Huston, the film follows Sam, one of … Read More
Watch: The Punisher Season 2 gets a full trailer
January 10, 2019 | David Farnor“It’s almost like you were happy for the excuse…” That’s the sound of Frank Castle, after he intervenes in a situation in a bar. Returning for round two, The Punisher sees Jon Bernthal reprise his role as the former solider, … Read More
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 set for Netflix UK March release
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorWhen will Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 arrive on Netflix UK? That’s the question we get asked a lot, especially since the news that the police sitcom would be returning for a sixth season.
Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, … Read More
BAFTAs 2019: Where to stream the nominees legally in the UK
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorThe 2019 BAFTA nominations have been announced, and Roma is near the front of the pack, joining First Man, A Star Is Born and The Favourite.
Netflix is having its best awards season to date with Alfonso Cuaron’s heartfelt epic, … Read More
BBC launches consultation for iPlayer plans
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC has launched a public consultation on its plans to upgrade BBC iPlayer to compete with other VOD services.
With increased rivalry from US streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, alongside UK services such as ITV … Read More
Watch: Trailer for Grace and Frankie Season 5
January 9, 2019 | David Farnor“We have been parent trapped.” That’s the sound of Grace and Frankie returning to Netflix for a fifth season, and the new trailer teases the same kind of fun that’s made the couple one of the streaming giant’s more popular … Read More
MUBI acquires 50 titles from Curzon
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorMUBI has acquired 50 titles from Curzon in a new deal that will bring some of the UK cinema group’s most prestigious films to the streaming service.
The subscription platform, which runs a carousel of world cinema, arthouse and indie … Read More
Why you should be watching Catastrophe
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4’s Catastrophe ran for a grand total of four seasons, bringing with it an escalating wave of insults, laughs and romance in the unlikeliest of places. (Read our review of Season 4 here.) Written by and starring Rob Delaney … Read More
Surviving R. Kelly set for February UK release
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorSurviving R. Kelly will premiere on UK TV on 5th February.
The Lifetime documentary series, which premiered last week in the USA, has already been making waves, as it delves into and shines a light on the allegations of abuse … Read More
Apple to launch ITunes on Samsung Smart TVs this spring
January 8, 2019 | David FarnorApple’s iTunes is coming to Samsung TVs this spring.
The tech giant, which has been a ubiquitous part of home computing and mobile phones for years, is undergoing a bit of pressure at the moment. Falling sales of iPhones prompted … Read More