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Fox has “no plans right now” for more Prison Break or 24: Legacy
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorThere are “no plans right now” for more Prison Break or 24: Legacy, Fox has announced.
The franchises, which were both brought back to our screens this spring in a limited series revivals, performed dramatically differently with audiences.
Prison … Read More
NOW TV offers 2 months for the price of 1
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorNOW has launched a new offer giving new customers two months for the price of one.
The discount, which was launched this week, is available until 31st May 2017, just a few days after the premiere of the new season … Read More
Netflix releases clip of Tracy Morgan’s Staying Alive
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorFollowing his serious car accident, Tracy Morgan makes his return to stand-up today to joke about being in a coma, talking to God, and his family’s eccentricities.
Now, Netflix has given us a taste of what’s in store with … Read More
Amazon launches Prime Live Events
May 15, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon is entering the music arena with a new series of concerts, dubbed Prime Live Events.
The gigs, which take place in London, are available exclusively to Amazon Prime customers, joining a long line of benefits to the next-day delivery … Read More
BBC Three bags triple win, as Netflix snubbed at BAFTA TV awards
May 14, 2017 | David FarnorBBC Three bagged a triple win at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards, on a night where voters played things surprisingly safe and traditional.
The online channel, which jumped from traditional TV to the web last year, has gone … Read More
Photo Tour: The Twin Peaks locations you can visit in real life
May 14, 2017 | Martyn ConterioWith Twin Peaks’ return almost upon us, we take a photo tour of the real life locations behind David Lynch and Mark Frost’s series. Never seen Twin Peaks? Catch up with our reviews of Season 1 and 2 here.
Where … Read More
BBC iPlayer will now ask you to log in
May 14, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will require users to login to stream content online within a matter of weeks.
The broadcaster announced the new password controls for the catch-up service last year, with an aim to make the streaming platform more personal and … Read More
This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (13th May 2017)
May 13, 2017 | David FarnorHeard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.
Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s Billy Liar. … Read More
9 reasons why everybody should be watching RuPaul’s Drag Race on Netflix UK
May 13, 2017 | Victoria CuratoloRuPaul’s Drag Race is assumed by many to be just another reality show or competition series. You know what us Drag Racers say to that? Sashay Away! There is so much more to Drag Race than meets the eye and … Read More
New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (13th May 2017)
May 13, 2017 | David FarnorMUBI continues May in style with one of the most iconic heists ever put on celluloid to a hidden gem from Portugal and a highly underrated comic book movie.
Here’s what’s new, coming soon and leaving soon to the subscription streaming service: