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Instagram eyes up live-streaming video
November 12, 2016 | David FarnorInstagram is eyeing up the addition of live-streaming video to its service.
The image-sharing site, which is owned by Facebook, is planning to expand its platform by joining the live video game. Indeed, live-streaming is becoming the word of the … Read More
Ronnie Scotts to live-stream London Jazz Festival for free
November 11, 2016 | David FarnorRonnie Scotts will be live-streaming the London Jazz Festival this year.
Now in its 24th year, the EFG London Jazz Festival runs from Friday 11th and Sunday 20th November 2016, bringing talent from around the world to venues across the … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Captive promises to capture the price of freedom
November 11, 2016 | David Farnor“Freedom is priceless. We take it for granted,” says one talking head in the new trailer for Netflix’s Captive.
The docu-series delves into the terse, dangerous world of hostage negotiation, as victims, negotiators, and kidnappers give an unprecedented look at … Read More
David Cross to direct new Sky Atlantic comedy, Bliss
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorDavid Cross will write and direct a new comedy series for Sky Atlantic.
Called Bliss, the six-part series adds to Sky Atlantic’s new line-up of original comedy for 2017, which includes Sick Note and The Trip to Spain.
A … Read More
BBC Three orders two new Professor Green documentaries
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorBBC Three has announced two documentary commissions that will see Professor Green investigate the truth about the cannabis trade and child poverty in the UK.
In each film, musician and documentary maker Professor Green, aka. Stephen Manderson, will offer his … Read More
BLACK STAR: BFI Player to release Paul Robeson collection online
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorThe BFI is celebrating the work of the towering Paul Robeson (1898-1976) as part of its BLACK STAR season this winter – and to bring his work and legacy to a new generation of fans, BFI Player will be … Read More
Kate Walsh to star in Netflix high school comedy #REALITYHIGH
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorKate Walsh will star in Netflix’s high school movie, #REALITYHIGH.
The film is written by the young team of Jana Savage, Brandon Broussard and Hudson Obayuwana, collectively known as Murder Ink. Hudson and Brandon first met in school themselves – … Read More
David O. Russell, De Niro and Julianne Moore head to Amazon with new series
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorDavid O. Russell, Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore are heading to Amazon Studios with their new series.
Russell, who has directed such big hitters as Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy, is the latest high-profile feature director to … Read More
Black Sails will return to Amazon UK in January for fourth and final season
November 9, 2016 | David FarnorBlack Sails will return to Amazon Prime Video in January 2017 for a fourth and final season.
The last run of the Starz original series, which is a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, follows a dramatic Season 3, … Read More
YouTube adds HDR support
November 8, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube now supports HDR video streaming.
HDR, which stands for High Dynamic Range, is the latest buzz-word on the video circuit. The technology essentially has a better range of highs and lows, with higher contrast levels allowing for vibrant, … Read More