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Crisis in Six Scenes: First trailer for Woody Allen’s TV series
September 14, 2016 | David FarnorThe first trailer for Woody Allen’s TV series has landed.
Called Crisis in Six Scenes, the programme is the director’s first venture into small screen territory, an idea that he branded a “catastrophic mistake”, immediately after signing a deal with … Read More
YouTube Community: Video site unveils new built-in social network
September 14, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has made good on the rumours of starting its own social media platform with the launch of YouTube Community.
The feature, which has been buzzed about for several weeks, has been officially unveiled by the site, allowing creators to … Read More
Woodley “not necessarily interested” in Divergent TV show
September 13, 2016 | David FarnorShailene Woodley may have poked something of a hole in the young adult bubble this week, as she pointed out that she didn’t sign up to be in a Divergent TV show.
Her comments, made in a recent interview with … Read More
YouTube doesn’t pay UK musicians enough, warns report
September 13, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube doesn’t pay UK musicians enough money for streaming their music, warns a new report.
The annual Measuring Music 2016, published by the organisation UK Music, highlights just how important music is to the country’s economy. 2015 saw increased export … Read More
Trigger Happy returns this month as All 4 shorts
September 12, 2016 | David FarnorTrigger Happy TV is returning – but not as you know it.
Dom Joly’s hit hidden camera series first aired on Channel 4 back in 2000, the year Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia, when the Tate Modern Gallery … Read More
Evening Standard launches Vlogstar Challenge for young Londoners
September 12, 2016 | David FarnorThe Evening Standard has launched its Vlogstar Challenge for 2017, inviting young vloggers from across London and Essex to compete for £2,000, camera equipment and 1-2-1 training from YouTube.
The challenge, which is run by the newspaper in partnership with … Read More
Making a Murder nabs four Emmy awards as Game of Thrones dominates
September 12, 2016 | David FarnorGame of Thrones dominated the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the weekend.
The awards, which were handed out on both Saturday and Sunday night, recognise artistic and technical achievement on the small screen, as well as guest performances, animation and … Read More
YouTube unveils first look at The Thinning
September 11, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube Red has unveiled a first look at its new original film, The Thinning.
The movie, which is produced by Legendary Digital Studios, stars Vine’s Logan Paul and Peyton List as two students in a world where population control is … Read More
Amazon to serve up original documentary series about Novak Djokovic
September 11, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon is serving up a documentary series about Novak Djokovic.
The show, which has the working title “Novak”, will follow the world’s number one tennis player throughout the 2017 season.
“There are not enough superlatives to describe Novak Djokovic, … Read More
FilmDoo launches crowdfunding campaign to drive international expansion
September 10, 2016 | David FarnorFilmDoo has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its international expansion.
The UK-based video on-demand start-up, which launched at the Cannes Film Festival last year, has made its name by providing a platform for international filmmakers. Hand-picking award-winning films from … Read More