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What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in October 2018?
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorOctober always means three words: The Walking Dead. Yes, AMC’s zombie smash hit is back for its ninth run, one that will see Andrew Lincoln bid farewell to the franchise (although he’ll probably take his Sheriff’s hat with him). Seasons … Read More
Snowfall renewed for third season
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorSnowfall has been renewed for a third season.
FX’s drama, the first TV series from Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton, is co-created by Eric Amadio and Dave Andron and charts the brewing cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los … Read More
Streaming it safe: Apple TV avoids edgy original content
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorApple is streaming it safe and reportedly avoiding edgier original content, as it prepares to launch its new TV platform.
Between Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, NOW and YouTube Premium, the gap in the market for a new subscription streaming … Read More
First look: Doctor Who Season 11 premiere gets confirmed air time
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorDoctor Who’s 11th season finally has a confirmed air time, as Jodie Whittaker prepares to pilot the TARDIS into living rooms this October.
In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their … Read More
Netflix announces new wave of French series and films
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix continues its investment in French productions with the announcement of a new wave of French original content.
The streaming giant is under pressure from upcoming EU law to meet certain quotas in the make-up of its international content, and … Read More
What’s coming soon to FilmStruck UK in October 2018?
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorFilmStruck brings one of the best horror films of recent years to UK subscribers this October, just in time for Halloween. But it’s not just Taika Waititi’s vampiric treat heading your way, as FilmStruck dives into a whole heap of … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 29th September 2018
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorFollowing its Lou Ye retrospective, MUBI continues to court controversial Chinese filmmakers with the exclusive online release of its recent acquisition, the provocative Have A Nice Day. It also closes out its Hitchcock season with an unexpectedly topical finish a … Read More
Netflix now available on NOW TV devices – along with 4K & Voice Search
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is now available on NOW boxes and streaming sticks.
From today, the Netflix app has finally launched on NOW streaming devices, a major step that puts the VOD service’s hardware on a more even footing with rival hardware. NOW’s … Read More
Amazon kicks off NFL Thursday night games for 2018
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon kicks off its Thursday night run of NFL matches again this week, and the online giant is stepping up its game.
Amazon is increasingly pushing into sporting territory, as it seeks to distinguish itself from Netflix and other streaming … Read More
Charmed reboot and Happy Together find UK TV home on E4
September 27, 2018 | David FarnorE4 has acquired the UK TV rights to the Charmed reboot and new comedy series Happy Together.
The deal between the Channel 4 and CBS Studios International gives the UK broadcaster the exclusive rights to a number of titles from … Read More