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Trailer: Amazon’s Free Meek set for August release
July 8, 2019 | David FarnorFree Meek, Amazon’s new documentary, will be released this August, and the first full trailer for the series sets out why it’s an important watch.
It follows Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, who was arrested in 2017 for probation violations, sparking … Read More
Shaft struts to top of Netflix UK’s most-watched chart
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorShaft was the most-watched title on Netflix last week, the streaming giant’s latest figures reveal.
The film, which is the latest in the iconic franchise, is a semi-sequel, part-reboot, introducing us to a third generation of the New York detective’s … Read More
Netflix stubs out cigarettes in youth programmes
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has pledged to stub out cigarettes in any programme that’s aimed at a young audience.
The streaming giant came under fire this week with a new report highlighting a rise in depictions of tobacco on TV shows for young … Read More
Netflix heads to Korea for historical summer romance
July 7, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is heading to Korea next month for a summer romance.
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung tells the historical love story between aspiring historian Goo Hae-ryung, who dreams of a future where all people are equal, and prince Yi Rim, a … Read More
2019 annual report: BBC “holding its own against streaming giants”
July 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is “holding [its] own against the big streaming giants”, its annual report for 2019 has declared.
The report, published this week, summarises the past 12 months for the corporation, from star wages and viewing figures to efficiency … Read More
Commercial Break: BFI Player showcases British advertising on screen
July 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe BFI National Archive is opening up its library of screen adverts to stream on BFI Player.
One of the world’s largest screen advertising collections, the archive holds over 100,000 cinema and television ads ranging from iconic brands, including Guinness, … Read More
Trailer: Aziz Ansari returns with Netflix comedy special
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorAziz Ansari is returning to our screens this summer with a new Netflix comedy special.
The comedian and actor, known for Parks and Recreation and Master of None, became known for something else entirely in 2017, when he was surrounded … Read More
NextUp heads Stateside for summer of US stand-up
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is spending the summer in America, with a whole host of US comics lined up to stream.
The subscription service, which is dedicated to stand-up comedy, has built up a reputation for supporting up-and-coming comedians, particularly British talent. … Read More
Channel 4 enters jungles of Congo in Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies
July 4, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 and Renegade Pictures will reveal the lives of one of the most extraordinary societies on Earth in a new three-part series.
Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies follows first-time presenter Livia Simoka – a former anthropological film-maker – … Read More
Gremlins prequel series in the works at Warner
July 3, 2019 | David FarnorAnother day, another studio tapping into a much-loved franchise to fuel its fledgling streaming platform. This time, it’s WarnerMedia, which will using one of its most fondly regarded classics as the starting point for a new series: Gremlins.
Warner has … Read More