YouTube tightens monetisation rules

YouTube is tightening its criteria for video monetisation, as the site responds to advertiser concerns with manual reviews of top videos.

A week ago, the video giant cut business ties with prominent vlogger Logan Paul, after he posted a video … Read More

Voldemort fan film magics up 7m views on YouTube

A new Harry Potter fan film, all about Voldemort, has premiered on YouTube this week and magicked up over 7 million views within a matter of days.

Voldemort – Origins of the Heir is about the early life of Voldemort, … Read More

Amazon Studios signs overall deal with Sharon Horgan

Amazon Studios has signed an exclusive overall deal with BAFTA-nominated writer Sharon Horgan.

The women behind such TV gems as Catastrophe and Motherland, Horgan has become one of the most prominent female creators in TV today. Amazon Studios discovered … Read More

Netflix lines up Seeing Allred for post-Sundance release

Sundance hasn’t kicked off yet this year, but Netflix is already preparing to launch one of its festival titles this spring: Seeing Allred.

Directed by Sophie Sartain and Roberta Grossman, the film profiles Gloria Allred, who overcame trauma and personal … Read More

GRAND PRIX Driver: Amazon McLaren series set for February release

GRAND PRIX Driver, Amazon’s new McLaren documentary series, is on track for a February release.

The four-part Formula 1 series, which is narrated by Michael Douglas, gives “unprecedented access” to the drivers, engineers and leaders of the legendary race team.

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Netflix unveils Nightflyers trailer and February release date

As anticipation builds around Game of Thrones’ final season, George R. R. Martin’s other exciting TV project is also preparing to touch down on our screens, with Netflix confirming that Nightflyers will premiere in the UK this February.

The … Read More

Robbie Amell to star in Amazon sci-fi comedy pilot

Robbie Amell will star in Amazon’s latest pilot, Upload.

The sci-fi comedy is a high concept series set in a future where humans can “upload” themselves into their preferred choice of afterlife.

When Nathan (Amell) meets his early death, … Read More

Blockbuster: Netflix’s first French film to debut this January

Blockbuster, Netflix’s first original French film, will debut this January – and the indie comedy is determined not to live up to its name.

The movie follows Jeremy and Lola, who decide to film their everyday life in the style … Read More

Taken Season 2 arrives on Amazon

“This man is wired to protect others…” That’s the sound of Bryan Mills making an impression on other people, with his very particular set of skills. Yes, the lead from Luc Besson’s Taken franchise is returning once again for Season … Read More

Mudbound makes history with cinematography nomination

Mudbound has made history this week with its DoP Rachel Morrison becoming the first woman to be nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers’ top prize.

Set in the post-WWII South, Netflix’s powerful period drama is based on Hillary Jordan’s … Read More