Netflix finds Scotland’s funny bone as London gets dramatic

Scotland streams more comedy shows on Netflix than anywhere else in the UK, according to rare data released by the streaming service.

The VOD giant is almost as famous for its tight-lipped approach to viewing figures as its big-budget original … Read More

Get your ass to Mars this May for Netflix’s new documentary

Netflix is getting its ass to Mars this May for a brand new documentary about the race to put humans on the Red Planet.

For centuries, our scarlet-coloured space neighbour has captured our imaginations, but in 2017, the idea of … Read More

Dave Benson Philips, Liam Neeson and Walter Presents join 2017 Pilot Light TV Festival line-up

Manchester’s Pilot Light TV Festival returns this May, with a line-up that boasts everything from Dave Benson Philips and Liam Neeson web series to the latest new show from Walter Presents.

The festival, which now in its sophomore season, runs … Read More

New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (1st April 2017)

Another month begins on MUBI and April promises everything from Frank Capra to Shakespeare, with a helping of exclusive Discoveries picked up from the festival circuit around the world. Before that, we kick things off in brooding style, with a Marlon Brando double-bill.

Here’s what’s new, coming soon and leaving soon to the subscription streaming service:

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Top 10 Mad Men moments (Seasons 1 to 4)

The world of advertising has never looked more glamorous than it does in Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, typified by the Old Fashioned-drinking, chain-smoking Don Draper, played to perfection by Jon Hamm. He’s surrounded by a great cast – women who … Read More

American Gods’ opening titles will melt your brain

These days, the unspoken rule of TV is that you don’t have a cool title sequence, your show won’t stand out from the rest. American Gods, it’s safe to say, will not have that problem.

Playing out like the neon … Read More

What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW TV in April 2017?

With Big Little Lies and Billions still arriving every week, Sky steps things up a gear in April, with the premiere of brand new drama starring Idris Elba and a new US comedy starring Zach Galifianakis. April is mostly a … Read More

Netflix Live: A game-changing triumph

Tomorrow marks the beginning of April, which means another round of stunts, pranks and fake news from all your favourite corporations. While some might be joking around, though, Netflix is taking the chance to make a serious gamble, with the … Read More

The Netflix effect: Why the BBC must battle for young people online

Reaching a younger audience online must be a “clear priority” for the BBC, a new report has warned, as the Beeb faces growing competition from Netflix and other streaming services.

The BBC has been at the forefront of the changing … Read More

What’s coming soon to Amazon Prime Video in April 2017?

Guess who’s back, back again? Bosch is back. Tell a friend. Amazon’s crime series, based on Michael Connelly’s books, is one of the streaming service’s most popular original programmes. After two impressive seasons, it returns for another, darker run. If … Read More