What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in July 2016?

Summer’s here and so is Netflix’s annual attempt to tempt you away from the lovely weather / rescue you from the fiery orb in the sky that threatens to burn us all. Its secret weapon? A whole heap of original … Read More

The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Damon Albarn concert to stream live on YouTube

The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians will stream a live concert tonight (Saturday 25th June) on YouTube with Damon Albarn and guests.

The orchestra, led by principal conductor Issam Rafea, first played with the songwriter and producer at the Damascus Opera … Read More

This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (25th June)

Heard 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 Countess Dracaula. Reappraising … Read More

Step Up TV series leads YouTube’s new line-up of originals

YouTube is stepping up its original content game with a new line-up of shows and movies – literally, in the case of its biggest new production.

Yes, YouTube is turning Step Up the movie franchise in a TV series. Starting … Read More

New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (25th June 2016)

Not getting your art-house fix from Netflix? Wish there were more indie films on Amazon Prime Video? Every week, we round up the new releases on MUBI, the subscription VOD service that hand-picks new and old classics from around the … Read More

NOW TV Kids Pass Explained: What is it and how do the changes affect you?

Earlier this year, we brought you the news that NOW would be launching a new Kids Membership in June. The Pass launched this week, but what does it mean for you? And how does it work?

What is a … Read More

Amazon hires HBO veteran to head comedy development

Amazon has hired HBO veteran Nick Hall to head up its comedy development team.

Hall first joined HBO back in 2008, before being promoted to VP in 2011 and SVP in 2014. During his time at the cable network, he … Read More

Amazon acquires UK TV rights for CBS’ American Gothic and BrainDead

American Gothic and BrainDead have been acquired by Amazon for exclusive streaming in the UK.

CBS’ two shows will premiere on Amazon Prime Video every week this summer.

American Gothic, which is created by Corinne Brinkerhoff and James Frey, … Read More

YouTube remains top VOD player in UK, as Netflix overtakes in US

YouTube remains the top VOD player in the UK, despite Netflix overtaking the site in the US to become number one.

New research from Ampere Analysis shows that the VOD giant stormed to the top of its popularity charts this … Read More

Trailer: Bryan Cranston’s All the Way available to watch online in UK this June

Bryan Cranston’s political drama All the Way will finally be available to watch online in the UK this June.

The drama, directed by Jay Roach, is written by Robert Schenkkan, based on his own play, which earned Cranston a Tony … Read More