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Principal photography begins on Okja
April 23, 2016 | David FarnorPrincipal photography has begun on Bong Joon Ho’s new film, Okja.
The film, produced by Plan B, Lewis Pictures and Kate Street Picture Company, stars Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano in a bold, global adventure.
Netflix announced that … Read More
Shakespeare 400: Your VOD TV Guide
April 23, 2016 | David Farnor400 years ago today, William Shakespeare died – and the UK is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. The BBC is hosting a string of live-streaming events on the big day exclusively online (and available free to anyone anywhere … Read More
Josh Hartnett time travel flick gets UK release
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorWith Penny Dreadful Season 3 returning in May, we’re always on the lookout for anything to do with its stars. For those wondering what Josh Hartnett, former teen heartthrob and star of Sin City, is up to these days when … Read More
YouTube and Justin Lin launch 360-degree film, Help
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube and Justin Lin have teamed up to release a 360-degree film.
Called Help, the movie takes place in the middle of downtown Los Angeles, where a meteor shower has left a deep scar on the streets of Chinatown. Panic, … Read More
Trailer: Chef’s Table Season 2
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has served up the trailer for Chef’s Table Season 2.
The streaming giant’s first documentary series first hit our tables back in 2014, dishing up a versatile menu of behind-the-scenes insights into the work of the world’s top cooks. … Read More
Sky unveils six new original series
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix may be hogging the headlines when it comes to original content, but Sky shows no sign of slowing its own production arm, with a host of new series announced this week.
The broadcast is bringing together an impressive roll … Read More
The Rack Pack to be broadcast on BBC Two
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorThe Rack Pack, BBC iPlayer’s first ever comedy drama feature film, will be broadcast on BBC Two, the BBC has announced.
“A snooker film everyone should go loopy for, whether they’re fans or not,” we wrote in our review of … Read More
Netflix releases new trailer for The Do-Over
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has released a new trailer for The Do-Over.
The second in its four-movie deal with Adam Sandler, the film stars Sandler as Max and David Spade as Charlie, old friends tired of their mundane lives who reunite at their … Read More
Shakespeare 400: What Shakespeare films are available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Video and other SVOD services?
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorWith Saturday 23rd April marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the UK is going into overdrive celebrating the Bard. The BBC is hosting a string of streaming events on the big day, while the BFI is holding a nationwide … Read More
Filming begins on new BBC Three comedy Fleabag
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorFilming begins this week on Fleabag, a brand new comedy coming to BBC Three later this year.
Adapted from her award-winning Edinburgh play, writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Broadchurch, Crashing) stars in the title role as Fleabag, a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, … Read More