Amazon inks first look deal with Hanging Rock’s Larysa Kondracki

Amazon has inked a first look deal with ‪Picnic at Hanging Rock‬ showrunner Larysa Kondracki.

The new adaptation of the classic Australian novel, which was a co-production between Amazon Studios and the BBC, has been met with positive reception, not … Read More

The Weekly MUBI Digest | 28th July 2018

Hot on the heels of its Ang Lee celebration, MUBI turns its spotlight on Paul Schrader, who marks the release of First Reformed by handpicking films that have influenced him for the streaming service. Both sit alongside MUBI’s ongoing showcase … Read More

Flight of the Conchords 2018 special available to watch online this October

This summer, Flight of the Conchords reunited for a special tour, as New Zealand’s fourth most popular folk parody duo – Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement – swept across the UK to perform old favourites and new songs. The tour … Read More

BBC iPlayer hails 4K World Cup “a success”

BBC iPlayer has hailed its summer of streaming the World Cup and Wimbledon in 4K for the first time a success.

Ultra High Definition video (also known as UHD and 4K) is slowly becoming the future of home video, as … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Set It Up

Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell are delightful in this endearing, old-fashioned rom-com.Read More

Netflix adds character photos to profile icons

Netflix is adding a bit of character to its user profiles by introducing pictures from Netflix originals.

In August 2013, the streaming service first launched profiles for its subscribers, allowing users to personalise their tastes and watchlists. Five years on, … Read More

Mama’s Angel: Walter Presents heads to Tel Aviv for new drama

Walter Presents is heading to Tel Aviv for its new summer drama, Mama’s Angel.

The dark psychological drama follows the brutal and shocking murder of a young boy in an affluent suburb of the city. The 10-part series confronts the … Read More

What’s leaving Amazon Prime Video UK in July / August 2018?

It takes a lot to get someone to stick to their sofa in this summer heatwave, but Amazon Prime Video’s list of departing movies may well woo you to spend an extra couple of minutes in your living rom. The … Read More

Netflix options Nike memoir Shoe Dog

Netflix has optioned the rights to The New York Times bestseller Shoe Dog, written by Phil Knight.

The book sees Nike co- founder and board chairman emeritus Phil Knight give us a window into the media-shy man behind the swoosh, … Read More

Netflix brings Mandarian series Meteor Garden to the world

Netflix’s new Mandarin series, Meteor Garden, is expanding its reach worldwide.

The 2018 series is a remake of the popular Taiwanese show if the same name from 2001. It tells the story of a girl from a poor family who … Read More