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Chris Tucker’s first stand-up special to premiere on Netflix in July
March 23, 2015 | David FarnorActor and comedian Chris Tucker’s first ever full-length stand-up show will premiere on Netflix this summer.
Tucker, best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour series, became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def … Read More
Netflix UK head-to-head: Which is better, Grimm or Once Upon A Time?
March 21, 2015 | Jo BromilowNow that Once Upon a Time has arrived on Netflix – with new episodes from Season 4 arriving every Wednesday – those who like their Netflix binge nights with a side of fairytale magic have seen Christmas come at once. … Read More
Amazon’s Bosch will be back for a second season
March 18, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has greenlit a second season of detective drama Bosch.
The series, adapted from Michael Connelly’s internationally best-selling Harry Bosch novels, was released on Amazon Prime Instant Video last month, after years of Connelly trying to get his books to … Read More
Orange Wednesdays go online with EE Film Club
March 18, 2015 | David FarnorOrange Wednesdays have left the cinema and are heading online.
The scheme, which gave customers of the mobile phone operator two tickets for the price of one at UK cinemas, was scrapped last month after years of half-price film tickets … Read More
4K awareness rises, as HD TV take-up almost doubles
March 18, 2015 | David FarnorAwareness of 4K is rising among consumers, according to new research.
4 in 10 US adults have now heard of Ultra HD TV, reveals a new survey by Leichtman Research Group. That figure marks a sharp rise of 30 per … Read More
Apple to launch new TV service this year?
March 17, 2015 | David FarnorApple plans to launch its own TV service this year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
“People familiar with the matter” tell the WSJ that it will offer a “slimmed-down bundle of TV networks”, with around 25 channels, including broadcasters … Read More
Netflix nabs 6 Years at SXSW
March 16, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the rights to 6 Years at this year’s SXSW festival.
Hannah Fiddell’s film, which stars Taissa Farmiga and Ben Rosenfield, follows a 20-something couple, Dan and Mel, whose six-year relationship is put to the test when Dan … Read More
Trailer: Inside No. 9 returns for Season 2 on 26th March
March 16, 2015 | David FarnorInside No. 9 Season 2 will be available to watch online on BBC iPlayer from Thursday 26th March.
The weekly dark comedy series, created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, managed to disturb and amuse in equal measure last year, … Read More
YouTube now supports 360-degree videos
March 14, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube now supports 360-degree videos. We’ll pause for a moment to let that sink in.
Ever wanted to look around you while watching a film or TV show? Wished you could choose your own camera angle while watching sport? Or … Read More
Top 12 TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (12th March 2015)
March 12, 2015 | David FarnorMarch is always a weird month. It’s sunny, but not quite warm enough to go outside. You’ve finished House of Cards. What, then, do you watch? Luckily, BBC iPlayer’s catalogue never seems to run out of good things to watch. … Read More