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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Trailer: Florence Pugh stars in Netflix’s Malevolent
October 1, 2018 | David FarnorHow do you follow a film like Lady Macbeth? This week, Netflix gives us the answer, as rising British star Florence Pugh, who garnered nominations for the period drama, leads the cast of Malevolent.
The Netflix horror follows brother and … Read More
Trailer: StartUp Season 3 set for November premiere
October 1, 2018 | David FarnorStartUp returns for a third season this November, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what’s in store.
The tech thriller, which was snapped up by Amazon Prime Video in the UK, stars Adam Brody and follows … Read More
Snowfall renewed for third season
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorSnowfall has been renewed for a third season.
FX’s drama, the first TV series from Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton, is co-created by Eric Amadio and Dave Andron and charts the brewing cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los … Read More
Streaming it safe: Apple TV avoids edgy original content
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorApple is streaming it safe and reportedly avoiding edgier original content, as it prepares to launch its new TV platform.
Between Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, NOW and YouTube Premium, the gap in the market for a new subscription streaming … Read More
First look: Doctor Who Season 11 premiere gets confirmed air time
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorDoctor Who’s 11th season finally has a confirmed air time, as Jodie Whittaker prepares to pilot the TARDIS into living rooms this October.
In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O’Brien are about to have their … Read More
Netflix announces new wave of French series and films
September 29, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix continues its investment in French productions with the announcement of a new wave of French original content.
The streaming giant is under pressure from upcoming EU law to meet certain quotas in the make-up of its international content, and … Read More
Netflix now available on NOW TV devices – along with 4K & Voice Search
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is now available on NOW boxes and streaming sticks.
From today, the Netflix app has finally launched on NOW streaming devices, a major step that puts the VOD service’s hardware on a more even footing with rival hardware. NOW’s … Read More
Amazon kicks off NFL Thursday night games for 2018
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon kicks off its Thursday night run of NFL matches again this week, and the online giant is stepping up its game.
Amazon is increasingly pushing into sporting territory, as it seeks to distinguish itself from Netflix and other streaming … Read More
Charmed reboot and Happy Together find UK TV home on E4
September 27, 2018 | David FarnorE4 has acquired the UK TV rights to the Charmed reboot and new comedy series Happy Together.
The deal between the Channel 4 and CBS Studios International gives the UK broadcaster the exclusive rights to a number of titles from … Read More
Channel 4 rebrands digital channels with new logos
September 27, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 has rebranded its digital identity with new logos for its each of its channels.
The creative facelift applies to More4, Film4, 4Music, 4Seven and E4, aiming to unify its digital channel portfolio while maintaining their distinct personalities. The … Read More