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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix nabs the rights to Berlin Silver Bear winner Dovlatov
February 25, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the streaming rights to the winner of the Silver Bear at Berlinale this weekeend.
The movie, which is directed by Alexey German Jr., premiered at the Berlin Film Festival this week, before going on to win the … Read More
Netflix and Matt Reeves nab rights to Life Sentence
February 24, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix and Matt Reeves are planning to work through a Life Sentence together, as they close talks to nab the rights to a sought-after short story.
Written by Matthew Baker, the sci-fi tale is set in the future, where … Read More
Amazing Humans returns to BBC Three for new series
February 24, 2018 | David FarnorAmazing Humans returns to BBC Three this weekend a brand new series of inspiring true tales.
The web series comprises a string of films about ordinary people doing amazing things, racking up hundreds of millions of views globally with its … Read More
Netflix orders three new original series from India
February 24, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered three new original series from India.
Ranging from scary to supernatural, the slate brings on the best of India storytelling across different genres and themes.
Leila, from writer and executive producer Urmi Juvekar, based on a … Read More
NOW TV launches new Smart Stick with Sky Sports offer
February 24, 2018 | David FarnorNOW launches its new Smart Stick this weekend – and it’s kicking it into stores with a new Sky Sports offer.
The device, which is the smaller cousin to its NOW Box, is the UK’s cheapest streaming stick, priced at … Read More
Trailer: Jared Leto stars in Netflix’s The Outsider
February 23, 2018 | David Farnor“In life, sometimes we fight the current. Other times, it’s important to flow with it whatever.” That’s the philosophy of The Outsider, Netflix’s new drama starring Jared Leto.
The Oscar-winning actor, fresh from a turn in Blade Runner 2049, plays … Read More
Flint Town: New Netflix series follows Michigan police
February 23, 2018 | David FarnorFrom an American dream to an American crisis, Netflix’s new original documentary series explores the struggles of living in a constant state of emergency.
Flint Town is the story of Flint, Michigan through the eyes of the city’s police department, … Read More
Thicker Than Water returns to Walter Presents for Season 2
February 22, 2018 | David FarnorThicker Than Water returns to Walter Presents this March for a second season.
The much-loved dysfunctional family drama set at an idyllic guesthouse on a remote Swedish island is back, as we continue to unearth ugly secrets from the Waldemar … Read More
The Remix: Amazon’s first unscripted Indian original drops in March
February 22, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon is preparing to drop its first unscripted Indian original series this March. The Remix will be India’s first web music reality show and will see top DJs and singers come up with incredible spin-offs to Bollywood music.
Produced by … Read More
UKTV Play launches on Roku and NOW TV devices
February 22, 2018 | David FarnorUKTV Play is now available on Roku and NOW devices.
The catch-up app from UKTV hosts shows from the broadcaster’s network of channels, including Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama, featuring thousands of hours from its extensive archive. Part of … Read More