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Trailer: Amazon to release The Mauritanian this April
February 19, 2021 | VOD News
The Mauritanian will be released in the UK on Amazon Prime Video this April.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Schotland), the true-life drama is based on Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s bestselling memoir. Snatched by the USA Government in … Read More
Netflix to adapt Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o
February 19, 2021 | VOD News
Netflix is bringing Sulwe, the kids’ book by Lupita Nyong’o, to the screen.
A picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within, Sulwe follows the titular young girl. “Sulwe’s skin is the colour of midnight. … Read More
Trailer: Netflix brings together the Tribes of Europa
February 19, 2021 | VOD News
“The Tribes are ruling the continent. They bathe in blood to gain dominance.” That’s the sound of Netflix exploring a new world in dystopian thriller Tribes of Europa.
2074. In the wake of a mysterious global disaster, war rages between … Read More
Rocks and His House lead 2020 BIFA winners
February 19, 2021 | VOD News
The winners of this 2020 British Independent Film Awards have been announced and Rocks and His House are leading the pack.
In an online ceremony hosted by Tom Felton in Wales, the winners of the BIFAs were announced, with the … Read More
MUBI’s Limbo set for July UK release
February 19, 2021 | VOD News
Limbo, Ben Sharrock’s acclaimed British debut feature, will be released in the UK this July, MUBI has confirmed.
The global distributor and curated film streaming service, has released a new film clip for the film, which stars Amir El-Masry (Industry, … Read More
Netflix releases The Trial of the Chicago 7 for free
February 18, 2021 | VOD News
Netflix is releasing The Trial of the Chicago 7 online for free this weekend.
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film follows one of the most notorious trials in US history. In 1968, with the whole world watching, democracy … Read More
FILMPIXS: New short film and documentary streaming platform launches
February 18, 2021 | VOD News
This week sees the launch of FILMPIXS, a new global streaming platform dedicated to short films and documentaries.
From HF Productions, the company behind an established series of global, independent film festivals, FILMPIXS champions short films in addition to a … Read More
First look: Sir Alex Ferguson doc heads to Amazon this May
February 18, 2021 | VOD News
Sir Alex Ferguson is heading to Amazon Prime Video this May, with a new documentary about the football managing legend.
Recovering from a life-threatening brain haemorrhage and acutely aware that his memory might desert him, the manager begins to recount … Read More
The Cleaner: Helena Bonham Carter, David Mitchell to star in Greg Davies’ BBC comedy
February 18, 2021 | VOD News
Helena Bonham Carter and David Mitchell will star in Greg Davies’ The Cleaner, a new comedy for BBC One.
The series is based on the award-winning, long-running German series Der Tatortreiniger (Crime Scene Cleaner) created by Ingrid Lausund. Written by … Read More
First look: Mare of Easttown to air on Sky Atlantic this April
February 18, 2021 | VOD News
Kate Winslet is heading to Sky Atlantic this April in HBO drama Mare of Easttown, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the series.
The seven-part series stars Winslet as Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective who investigates … Read More
