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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Amazon broadcasts whole of American Gods… to the gods
June 27, 2017 | David FarnorJust when you think things can’t get any more outlandish than Bryan Fuller and Michael Green’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, along comes Amazon with a screening that takes the show to another level – specifically, the roof.
Host the Week cancelled after one episode
June 27, 2017 | David FarnorChannel 4 has cancelled Host the Week after only one episode.
The new series, which premiered last week, was originally commissioned for three episodes, with each one featuring a different celebrity guest having to work their way through a string … Read More
The Polka King: Netflix snaps up Sundance Jack Black comedy
June 27, 2017 | David FarnorIt’s been many months since Sundance ended, but Netflix is still snapping up titles like it’s January, with a new deal signed this week for The Polka King.
The tragicomedy, which stars Jack Black, is the biopic telling the rise … Read More
Netflix nabs UK rights to The Night Shift
June 27, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the UK rights to US TV show The Night Shift.
The American medical drama about the Emergency Room at San Antonio Memorial Hospital, follows a group of ex-military medics who work the night shift at a hospital … Read More
Lionsgate’s Julie Fontaine heads to Netflix
June 26, 2017 | David FarnorLionsgate VP Julie Fontaine is heading to Netflix this week. The marketing veteran will be heading up the streaming giant’s publicity wing.
The VOD service has been on the hire quite aggressively in the last year, with former Universal chief … Read More
YouTube Red unveils new originals for 2017
June 25, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube has unveiled its latest slate of original shows and films, as the video site continues to push its subscription service.
Speaking at VidCon this weekend, Susan Wojcicki, CEO, praised the original content that has so far been … Read More
Netflix cancels Girlboss
June 25, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has given Girlboss the chop after one season.
The show is based on the New York Times best-selling book #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, founder of the fashion brand Nasty Gal. The series centres on Amoruso (Britt Robertson), who began … Read More
Amazon’s Sea Oak pilot adds director and new cast
June 24, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s Sea Oak has found a director for its pilot.
The zombie comedy series, which is written by George Saunders (Lincoln in the Bardo) from his own short story, was ordered to pilot by Amazon Studios in March, before signing … Read More
Riverdale Season 2 starts shooting: What we know so far
June 24, 2017 | David FarnorRiverdale Season 2 has officially started shooting, and details are finally starting to come out about the second season, including episode titles and an official synopsis.
Warning: Spoilers for Season 1 below.
It’s only been a matter of weeks since … Read More
Trailer: Last Chance U Season 2 kicks off this July
June 23, 2017 | David FarnorA new season of Last Chance U kicks off this July – and we have our first look at the athletes back in action.
The award-winning documentary series, which follows players on a quest for redemption on the field, in … Read More