#BritainonLockdown: BFI launches public campaign to map life under lockdown

Today the BFI launches a public campaign, Britain on Lockdown, calling on the British public to recommend those online videos that best represent how Britain has experienced the impact of Coronavirus. From Joe Wicks to Boris Johnson, solidarity for NHS … Read More

Trial by Media: Netflix drops trailer for new true crime series

Netflix is dipping its toe back into true crime waters this month with new docuseries Trial by Media.

In our modern media landscape, real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment. From Executive Producers George Clooney … Read More

Disney+ arrives on NOW TV devices

Disney+ is now available on NOW devices.

The House of Mouse’s subscription service took its time to arrive in the UK but has wasted no time in making it clear it means business, with a low price point – £5.99 … Read More

Hello America: Nish Kumar head to Quibi for topical comedy series

Nish Kumar is heading to Quibi for a new news series.

The short-form streaming platform, which launched at the start of last month, has invested heavily and scripted and unscripted content – all divided up into mobile-friendly short chunks – … Read More

The Big Book Weekend: The schedule and how to watch

Festivals may be cancelled this summer, but the Big Book Weekend will be bringing together the literary world online this Bank Holiday weekend, and we’ve got the full schedule, plus how to join in right here.

The three-day virtual festival … Read More

DUST: Daniel Kaluuya, Constance Wu star in new sci-fi films on All 4

Daniel Kaluuya and Constance Wu are among the star names to be found in DUST, a new collection of short films released by All 4 today.

DUST has swiftly established itself as sci-fi brand to pay attention to. It recently … Read More

Netflix cancels Turn Up Charlie

Netflix has cancelled Idris Elba’s comedy Turn Up Charlie after one season.

The series follows the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ … Read More

Curzon acquires Only the Animals, Guest of Honour, Citizens of the World

Curzon has acquired three films to stream in the coming weeks, including new titles from Atom Egoyan and Dominik Moll.

All three films will be released in coming weeks exclusively on Curzon Home Cinema initially, with theatrical screenings planned for … Read More

BBC unveils plans for Eurovision 2020 celebration

The Beeb has unveiled its plans for Eurovision 2020, even though the song contest itself isn’t taking place.

With no competition this year, fans have been taking to the web to relive past editions every Saturday night under the hashtag … Read More

Netflix nabs faith-based musical A Week Away

Netflix has nabbed the rights to faith-based musical film A Week Away.

The film was born out of an original idea by actor/musician/writer Alan Powell and is directed by Roman White, the Emmy winning filmmaker who has worked on music … Read More