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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Confirmed: Deadwood movie gets UK TV air date
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorIt’s official: the Deadwood movie has finally got a UK air date, with the film set to premiere on Sky Atlantic alongside US broadcast.
The film, which was announced last year, will take us back to the town of … Read More
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) returns to Netflix for Season 2
May 19, 2019 | David FarnorHow to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) is returning to Netflix for Season 2 this July.
Written by Philipp Käßbohrer, Sebastian Colley and Stefan Titze, the comedy follows a high school student determined to win back the love of his life. … Read More
Watch: Netflix releases trailer for Indian dystopia Leila
May 18, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is getting its dystopia on this June, and we don’t just mean Black Mirror Season 5. Leila, Netflix’s new Indian series, also drops next month – and we’ve got a fresh look at it thanks to a new trailer.
Trailer: Ali Wong and Randall Park star in Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe
May 18, 2019 | David FarnorAli Wong and Randall Park are teaming up for Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the romantic comedy.
They play Sasha and Marcus, whom everyone assumed would always wind up together. … Read More
Disney takes control of Hulu
May 18, 2019 | David FarnorDisney has taken control of Hulu in a new deal Comcast announced this week.
The House of Mouse has been lining up its streaming chickens in recent months ready to lay the golden egg that is its own VOD service, … Read More
History Play launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels
May 17, 2019 | David FarnorHistory Play has launched on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK. The streaming set I e marks the first time UK viewers have had access to A+E Networks’ popular, award-winning documentaries and factual series with an on-demand subscription. … Read More
Netflix orders Romeo and Juliet musical from Solvan “Slick” Naim
May 17, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered a new musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet from Solvan “Slick” Naim.
The award-winning Algerian-American writer, director, and rapper from Bushwick is no stranger to Netflix. He has directed on The Get Down with Baz Luhrmann, and … Read More
Channel 4 orders sixth helping of Friday Night Dinner
May 17, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 has ordered a sixth helping of Friday Night Dinner.
One of the channel’s longest running sitcoms, series launched in 2011 and went on to win Best Situation Comedy at the 2012 Rose D’Or Festival and was nominated at … Read More
Stan & Ollie tops new entries in UK film chart
May 16, 2019 | David FarnorStan & Ollie tops the new entries in the UK film chart this week.The Official Film Chart, the only weekly chart to take into account streaming and Discs, has seen the Laurel & Hardy biopic steal into sixth place on … Read More
Dame Edna returns to BBC One for one night only
May 16, 2019 | David FarnorDame Edna is returning to BBC One for one night only.
Following her emotional farewell tour, Edna has been enjoying luxury downtime on board an enormous yacht, sailing the seas without a care in the world. But now, she’s back … Read More