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2016 BAFTA nominees and where to watch them online
January 8, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has bagged its first acting award nomination in this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards.
The 2016 BAFTA nominees were announced this morning, with the usual suspects leading the pack: Bridge of Spies and Carol both have nine nominations, … Read More
Daredevil Season 2 gets official release date, poster and trailer
January 7, 2016 | David FarnorMarvel has confirmed that Daredevil 2 will be released on Netflix on Friday 18th March – and also released a new poster and trailer for the series.
Rumours earlier this month suggested that the show would premiere on Friday 25th … Read More
Trailer: Stan Lee’s Lucky Man gets UK air date
January 7, 2016 | David Farnor“That’s the thing about luck. It balances out in the end.”
Sky 1 has released a trailer for its new original series, Lucky Man, from Stan Lee.
The 10-episode show starts on 22nd January and is the first UK TV … Read More
Lemmy’s funeral to stream live on YouTube this weekend
January 7, 2016 | David FarnorLemmy’s funeral will be streamed live on YouTube this weekend, the Motörhead frontman’s family has announced.
Ian Kilmister passed away from cancer at the age of 70 just after Christmas. He will be remembered in a service at Forest Lawn … Read More
Netflix releases first trailer for The Crown
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorA blonde Matt Smith and a crown-wearing Claire Foy are among the royal treats in store in the first trailer for The Crown.
The epic Netflix original stars Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in an epic show that will chart … Read More
Netflix achieves dream of almost total world domination
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has achieved its dream of almost total world domination, only six days into the new year.
The VOD giant simultaneously launched its streaming service in 130 new countries today, meaning that the site is now available in 190 countries … Read More
Chelsea Does trailer sees Chelsea Handler take on Silicon Valley
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorChelsea Handler takes on Silicon Valley in the first trailer for her new series, Chelsea Does.
The four-part documentary sees the outspoken talk show host tackle four modern topics that connect the world.
Directed by Oscar and Emmy-nominated Eddie … Read More
First look images from Daredevil Season 2
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorMarvel has released a bunch of new images for Daredevil Season 2, including a close-up look at Jon Bernthal as The Punisher and Elodie Yung as Elektra.
The Netflix original series returns after the hugely successful first season, released in … Read More
Digital video revenue tops £1bn as UK hails turnaround in piracy
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorDigital video revenue in the UK surged 30 per cent in 2015, as the entertainment industry marks a big step in the ongoing battle against piracy.
Buying and renting TV and films online has become increasingly popular among consumers, as … Read More
Yahoo Screen shuts up shop after $42m Community gamble
January 6, 2016 | David FarnorYahoo is officially shutting down its VOD service, Yahoo Screen.
The streaming service, which was only launched two years ago, was intended to compete with video giants such as Netflix, YouTube and Vimeo. It followed Microsoft into the original content … Read More