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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
One Cut of the Dead distributor “still in the dark” on bootleg release
January 4, 2019 | David FarnorThe distributor of One Cut of the Dead is “still in the dark” on how its Japanese horror-comedy was released illegally online in the UK last weekend.
Third Window Films, based in London, was gearing up to release the genre … Read More
UKTV Originals bring young streamers to UKTV Play
January 4, 2019 | David FarnorUKTV Originals are driving rapid growth among younger viewers on UKTV Play, with Taskmaster and more fuelling a 36 per cent increase in views last year.
UKTV has been increasingly investing in new and original content for its network of … Read More
Trailer: Noomi Rapace stars in Netflix’s Close
January 4, 2019 | David FarnorTrained to protect. Born to survive. Noomi Rapace is on bad-ass form in the trailer for Close, Netflix’s new action film.
She plays a counter-terrorist expert used to war zones, who takes on the job of protecting Zoe (Sophie Nélisse), … Read More
Netflix removes episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act criticising Saudi Arabia
January 3, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix has removed an episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act after Saudi Arabia complained that it criticised the kingdom and its royal family.
The comedian’s show, which premiered last year, released episodes weekly on Sundays, featuring topical satire tackling a … Read More
Roku follows Amazon’s lead with Premium Subscriptions
January 3, 2019 | David FarnorRoku is following in Amazon’s footsteps with the addition of Premium Subscriptions to its Roku Channel. In a competitive marketplace where rivalry between individual streaming services is fierce, Amazon took a big step in 2016 with the launch of Prime … Read More
All 4 snaps up 30 Rock
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorNBC’s beloved smash comedy 30 Rock has landed on All 4.
Written by and starring Tina Fey (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mean Girls), the sitcom follows Liz Lemon (Fey), Head Writer for a live sketch-comedy show, as she tries to … Read More
Pregnant comedy duo release stand-up special
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorThe comedy duo Shirley & Shirley have released their first stand-up special on comedy streaming platform NextUp. The show was recorded while both performers were heavily pregnant – both gave birth less than three months later. In this 60-minute … Read More
BBC One unveils drama slate for 2019
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One has been investing heavily in drama in recent years, as it looks to distinguish itself from other broadcasters and streaming services. 2019 is set to be no different, with a whole host of prestige and high-profile productions on … Read More
Stranger Things Season 3 gets 4th July release date
January 1, 2019 | David FarnorStranger Things will be celebrating 4th July this year by releasing its third season.
Netflix’s smash hit series, which blends horror, humour, coming-of-age drama and 80s nostalgia, has become one of the streaming giant’s flagship originals, with a renewal … Read More
Death Comes as the End: BBC One orders new Agatha Christie drama
December 31, 2018 | David FarnorAgatha Christie and the BBC are teaming up again for another drama in 2019.
The crime author has been something of a goldmine for BBC One, which has been slowly adapting a number of novels for the screen to huge … Read More