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My French Film Festival returns for month-long streaming celebration
January 14, 2017 | David FarnorMy French Film Festival returns this weekend for a month-long streaming celebration of modern French cinema.
After a record year with 6.5 million views in 2016, the seventh edition of the annual event brings a selection of the best new … Read More
Netflix cancels Lady Dynamite after two seasons
January 13, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has decided not to renew Lady Dynamite after two seasons of the comedy series.
The show, which stars Maria Bamford as a version of herself, is a surreal, satirical gem that follows the comedian through the ups and downs … Read More
Sky axes controversial Michael Jackson episode from Urban Myths series
January 13, 2017 | David FarnorSky has decided to axe a controversial Michael Jackson episode from its upcoming Urban Myths series.
The programme, which begins on Sky Arts later this month, looks at “remarkable stories from well-known historical, artistic and cultural figures”, which may or … Read More
Case: Walter Presents first Icelandic drama on Channel 4
January 13, 2017 | David FarnorWalter Presents is heading to Iceland for the first time this winter with the premiere of award-winning drama Case.
In another first, the smash hit series will premiere its opening episode on Channel 4 – the first time an Icelandic … Read More
FrightFest Presents to release My Father Die this March
January 13, 2017 | David FarnorFrightFest Presents has announced its second release of 2017, as revenge thriller My Father Die races on to VOD.
The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched in 2015 with six favourites from the … Read More
See Maisie Williams and Bill Milner in new iBoy trailer
January 13, 2017 | David FarnorMaisie Williams and Bill Milner star in Netflix’s new original film, iBoy. The Son of Rambow and Arya Stark together in a film? If that casting isn’t enough to grab your attention, the new trailer for the movie may be.
BBC iPlayer aims to be “number one online TV service”
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is aiming to be the “number one online TV service” in the UK, BBC Director General Tony Hall declared today.
The Beeb’s streaming site is now almost 10 years ago, following its launch at the end of 2017, … Read More
Netflix makes the Stranger Things arcade game you always wanted
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has finally made that Stranger Things arcade game you wanted.
The streaming giant’s hit of last summer, Stranger Things has become something of a phenomenon since its unassuming premiere in June 2016, turning supporting character Barb into a sort-of … Read More
Amy Schumer records stand-up special for Netflix
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorAmy Schumer is coming to Netflix with a brand new comedy special recorded for the streaming giant.
With her unique point of view and no-holds-barred approach to comedy, Amy Schumer has fast become a force to be reckoned with. Her … Read More
2017 BAFTA nominees and where you can watch them online
January 10, 2017 | David FarnorLa La Land is leading the 2017 BAFTA nominees, with 11 nods in total. Damien Chazelle’s musical, which just swept the board at the Golden Globes, is the undisputed frontrunner for the awards season: at the BAFTAs, it has picked … Read More