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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
YouTube accused of censorship as monetisation policies stay the same
September 2, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has been accused of censorship by vloggers, despite the site’s content policy not having changed.
Yesterday, creators with videos on YouTube began to receive notifications from the site saying that their content was not suitable for monetisation. Reasons given … Read More
Clip: Pablo on the run in Narcos Season 2
September 2, 2016 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Narcos arrives on Netflix worldwide today – and we join notorious Pablo Escobar as he goes on the run, with the Colombian authorities in relentless pursuit – and determined to put an end to his illegal activities.
First trailer for Christopher Guest’s Mascots arrives
September 2, 2016 | David FarnorThe first full trailer for Christopher Guest’s Mascots has landed.
The video gives us our first look at the rivals in the ultra-competitive world of sports mascots fighting for the most prestigious award in their field: The Gold Fluffy.
The … Read More
Netflix’s The 13th and Black Mirror join London Film Festival 2016 line-up
September 1, 2016 | David FarnorAva DuVernay’s The 13th and new episodes of Black Mirror will premiere at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival this October, with Amazon’s Chi-Raq competing for the red carpet spotlight.
Netflix and the BFI event first joined forces in 2015, … Read More
BBC Three to cut the fat with new post mortem obesity doc
September 1, 2016 | David FarnorBBC Three will be cutting the fat with a new groundbreaking post mortem documentary exploring the impact obesity has upon our bodies.
Obesity: The Post Mortem will see leading pathologist Dr. Mike Osborn, a consultant for the Royal College of … Read More
Netflix snaps up rights to The Worst Witch as tweens take centre stage
September 1, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has snapped up the rights to CBBC’s reboot of The Worst Witch, as the streaming giant sets its sights on tween viewers.
Magical mayhem will meet routine school life in the new series based on the books by … Read More
Raindance Film Festival announces 2016 web series awards nominees and VR showcase
August 31, 2016 | David FarnorThe Raindance Film Festival returns to London’s West End this September – and with it will bring not just its usual web series awards but also a showcase for VR videos.
The festival has established itself as an important event … Read More
ITV orders second season of Marcella
August 27, 2016 | David FarnorITV has ordered a second season of Marcella.
The crime thriller, which was billed as bringing Scandinavian noir to the streets of Britain, is co-created by Hans Rosenfeldt and Nicola Larder (Sky’s development executive on The Tunnel, Lawless, Psychopath Next … Read More
Cedric the Entertainer, Russell Peters, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy lead Netflix stand-up line-up
August 26, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled its upcoming slate of new original stand-up comedy specials, with Cedric the Entertainer and Russell Peters leading the pack.
The line-up arrives as Netflix releases its latest original stand-up show, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy: … Read More
Thandie Newton to star in Line of Duty Season 4
August 25, 2016 | David FarnorLine of Duty is already one of the BBC’s biggest dramas. Now, it’s about to become even bigger with the announcement of Season 4’s villain: Thandie Newton.
The actress, known for her roles in Crash and Mission: Impossible II and … Read More