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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Disney+ tops 54 million subscribers
May 6, 2020 | David FarnorDisney+ now has more than 54 million subscribers around the world.
The House of Mouse’s subscription service, which launched in the USA last year, finally arrived on UK soil last month, bringing together Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic and 20th … Read More
Louis Leterrier lined up for Netflix’s Bright 2
May 6, 2020 | David FarnorLouise Leterrior is lined up to direct Bright 2 for Netflix.
The sequel to the fantasy blockbuster was officially announced by Netflix back in 2018, with the streaming giant confident enough in the potential for a franchise that it gave … Read More
PewDiePie returns to YouTube with exclusive live-stream deal
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorPewDiePie is returning to YouTube with an exclusive live-streaming deal.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, first began posting videos on YouTube in 2010 and has since become one of the most popular creators on the site. … Read More
Extra Licks: The Rolling Stones to stream classic gigs on Sundays
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorThe Rolling Stones are going digital this spring, with a series of classic gigs streaming for free online.
Called Extra Licks, the string of concerts will run for six weeks on Sunday nights. It will comprise special past performances and … Read More
Vue to continue showing Universal titles after Trolls: World Tour row
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorVue Cinemas has pledged to continue showing Universal titles in its venues after a row surrounding the release of Trolls: World Tour.
It’s only been a few weeks since Universal dropped the animated sequel on digital platforms, with a Premium … Read More
The Biebers on Watch: Justin Bieber debuts new reality series on Facebook
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorThe Biebers on Watch: Justin Bieber debuts new reality series on Facebook
Justin Bieber is about to spend a lot of time on Facebook during the coronavirus lockdown, with a new reality series debuting this week.
The 12-episode series, titled … Read More
Cheltenham Jazz Festival goes digital with online event
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorCheltenham Jazz Festival will be going digital this Bank Holiday weekend, with a virtual one-day festival streamed online.
The free event will be held on Saturday 9th May, aiming to recreate the essence of the festival and showcase some of … Read More
Normal People drives record week for BBC Three
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Three has enjoyed extraordinary success with Normal People, which has driven programme requests on BBC iPlayer to a record high.
In the seven-day period since the series premiered on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 26 April, total requests for BBC … Read More
Have a Good Trip: Netflix recounts adventures in psychedelics this May
May 4, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is taking audiences on a trip this May – a far out trip that doesn’t pay attention to social distancing rules.
Have a Good Trip is a documentary featuring comedic tripping stories from A-list actors, comedians, and musicians. Star-studded … Read More
Quibi releases episodes for free on YouTube
May 4, 2020 | David FarnorQuibi has released the first episode of several of its series for free on YouTube.
Short for “Quick Bites”, the streaming platform delivers programmes and films in short chunks of 5 to 10 minutes each, designed to be watched on … Read More