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Netflix makes the Stranger Things arcade game you always wanted
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has finally made that Stranger Things arcade game you wanted.
The streaming giant’s hit of last summer, Stranger Things has become something of a phenomenon since its unassuming premiere in June 2016, turning supporting character Barb into a sort-of … Read More
Amy Schumer records stand-up special for Netflix
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorAmy Schumer is coming to Netflix with a brand new comedy special recorded for the streaming giant.
With her unique point of view and no-holds-barred approach to comedy, Amy Schumer has fast become a force to be reckoned with. Her … Read More
2017 BAFTA nominees and where you can watch them online
January 10, 2017 | David FarnorLa La Land is leading the 2017 BAFTA nominees, with 11 nods in total. Damien Chazelle’s musical, which just swept the board at the Golden Globes, is the undisputed frontrunner for the awards season: at the BAFTAs, it has picked … Read More
Studio Ghibli’s Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter arrives on Amazon this month
January 10, 2017 | David FarnorStudio Ghibli’s first TV series, Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, will arrive on Amazon Prime Video this month.
The animated adventure, directed by Goro Miyazaki and narrated by Gillian Anderson (in its dubbed English version), was exclusively acquired by Amazon last … Read More
9 things we now know about the new Twin Peaks
January 10, 2017 | David FarnorLast night, Showtime confirmed the news that Twin Peaks fans had been waiting for: the show will return this May with a new season of strange goings-on in the quaint, eerie titular mountain town. Revealing the news at the channel’s … Read More
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki leads MUBI’s new wave of exclusives
January 10, 2017 | David FarnorThe Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki leads a new wave of exclusives MUBI is distributing in the UK in 2017.
Juho Kuosmanen’s charming boxing move, which won the Cannes Un Certain Regard prize this year, is one … Read More
Watch: Stranger Things wins the Golden Globes opening musical number
January 9, 2017 | David FarnorEveryone’s talking about The Crown and La La Land, but the real winner of the Golden Globes last night? Stranger Things.
Before the ceremony had even started, the Netflix sci-fi hit of last summer, which was up for Best Drama … Read More
The Crown wins Best Drama as Brits reign at Golden Globes
January 9, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix’s The Crown ruled at the Golden Globes this year, winning the big TV prize for Best Drama Series. The royal epic, which swept up the nation last year, also bagged Best Actress for Claire Foy, who plays Queen Elizabeth … Read More
First look at Netflix psychological thriller Clinical
January 7, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix may be best known for its budget original series, but one of the streaming giant’s other signature traits is investing in indie films, from festival acquisitions, such as The Casting of JonBenet, to original productions.
The latter has … Read More
Here’s your first look at images from Duncan Jones’ Mute
January 6, 2017 | David FarnorIf you’re looking for a reason why 2017 is looking better than 2016, look no further than the fact that this year is when we finally get to see Duncan Jones’ new film, Mute.
Planned by the Moon and Source … Read More