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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Trailer: Reign of the Supermen flies onto screens this January
January 11, 2019 | David FarnorReign of the Supermen is flying onto screens big and small in the UK this January, as DC’s Man of Steel hits the cinema and VOD.
The hard-hitting animated feature is the second half of a two-part adaptation of The … Read More
Trailer: Netflix exposes Fyre failings in new documentary
January 11, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix will expose what went wrong with the Fyre music festival this January with a new documentary.
Simply called Fyre, the film offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the infamous unraveling of disastrous event. Created by Billy McFarland and rapper … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s Velvet Buzzsaw drops this February
January 10, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Velvet Buzzsaw drops this February, after ripping up Sundance.
The horror film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Zawe Ashton, Rene Russo, Tom Sturridge, Toni Collette and John Malkovich, is set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles … Read More
Jac Schaeffer to pen Disney+’s The Vision and Scarlet Witch
January 10, 2019 | David FarnorDisney+’s rumoured Scarlet Witch series is officially a go, with the House of Mouse hiring a showrunner to pen the pilot.
Jac Schaeffer will exec-produce as well as write the series, which will debut on Disney’s upcoming subscription streaming service.
Trailer: Anthony Mackie stars in Netflix sci-fi drama IO
January 10, 2019 | David Farnor“Scientists predicted what would happen – but it was too late.” That’s the sound of Netflix getting its dystopian sci-fi on for a new drama, IO.
Starring Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, and Danny Huston, the film follows Sam, one of … Read More
Watch: The Punisher Season 2 gets a full trailer
January 10, 2019 | David Farnor“It’s almost like you were happy for the excuse…” That’s the sound of Frank Castle, after he intervenes in a situation in a bar. Returning for round two, The Punisher sees Jon Bernthal reprise his role as the former solider, … Read More
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 set for Netflix UK March release
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorWhen will Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 5 arrive on Netflix UK? That’s the question we get asked a lot, especially since the news that the police sitcom would be returning for a sixth season.
Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, … Read More
BAFTAs 2019: Where to stream the nominees legally in the UK
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorThe 2019 BAFTA nominations have been announced, and Roma is near the front of the pack, joining First Man, A Star Is Born and The Favourite.
Netflix is having its best awards season to date with Alfonso Cuaron’s heartfelt epic, … Read More
BBC launches consultation for iPlayer plans
January 9, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC has launched a public consultation on its plans to upgrade BBC iPlayer to compete with other VOD services.
With increased rivalry from US streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, alongside UK services such as ITV … Read More
Watch: Trailer for Grace and Frankie Season 5
January 9, 2019 | David Farnor“We have been parent trapped.” That’s the sound of Grace and Frankie returning to Netflix for a fifth season, and the new trailer teases the same kind of fun that’s made the couple one of the streaming giant’s more popular … Read More