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Twitter launches live 360-degree videos
December 31, 2016 | David FarnorTwitter has stepped up its live-streaming game once more with the introduction of live 360-degree videos.
As of this week, you can now stream 360-degree videos live on the social network, allowing users to move their phone and swipe their … Read More
What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in January 2017?
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorAs the new year begins, it’s important to get your new TV box sets lined up – and Sky and NOW are on hand to help.
Fortitude Season 2 is January’s big premiere on Sky Atlantic, taking us back … Read More
Top 16 films of 2016
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorAs 2016 draws to a close, our writers get together and cast their votes on their favourite films to be released on VOD in the last 12 months. From Netflix originals and day-and-date cinema titles to home entertainment releases, we … Read More
The Grand Tour heads to Namibia for two-part special
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorThe Grand Tour is heading to Namibia for the New Year, with a two-part special.
Amazon’s motoring show has, so far, followed the same formula for each episode: put Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in a tent in … Read More
Wuaki reaches 4 million users across Europe
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorWuaki.tv has reached over 4 million users across Europe.
The streaming service, based in Barcelona and owned by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, offers movies to buy and rent to customers in the UK, Spain and more. In a crowded sector, … Read More
RIP Carrie Fisher: A hero off-screen and on
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorCarrie Fisher passed away yesterday. Aged just 60, she was know to Star Wars fans around the world as Princess Leia, icon of the Rebel Alliance. Her first appearance in George Lucas’ saga saw her stand up to Darth Vader … Read More
Dennis Quaid stars in Fortitude tourism video
December 28, 2016 | David Farnor“You’ll feel so at home, you’ll never leave,” says Dennis Quaid of Fortitude, in a creepily cheerful new video.
In the video, the esteemed actor reminisces about his favourite holiday destination in the remote wilds of the Arctic. “How can … Read More
NOW TV offers Boxing Day and January discounts
December 27, 2016 | David FarnorNOW is joining the Boxing Day and January sales rush with its own wave of discounted packages.
NOW is a contract-free subscription service that, much like cord-cutting in the US, lets non-Sky customers in the UK access Sky’s TV shows … Read More
Twitter reacts to Richard Hammond claims that eating ice cream is gay
December 27, 2016 | David FarnorOn Friday 23rd December, Richard Hammond decided to say that ice cream was gay. He said this on an episode of The Grand Tour, Amazon’s motoring series, which has based at least part of its appeal on giving the former … Read More
This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (24th December)
December 24, 2016 | 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 The Immigrant. One … Read More