Netflix orders untitled original from UK’s New Pictures

Netflix has ordered an untitled eight-episode series from the UK’s New Pictures.

The streaming giant is making a concerted effort to step up its investment in European productions (licensed, original and co-productions). Indeed, Netflix has invested more than $1.75 billion … Read More

UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 5? Click here to see how to catch up.

And breathe.

After last episode’s astonishing pyrotechnics, everyone took a few moments to calm down and get back to good old politics, rather than … Read More

Netflix and Amazon lead 2017 New York Film Festival line-up

The 2017 New York Film Festival has unveiled its line-up, and Netflix and Amazon are leading the way.

The streaming services have stepped up their presence on the global film scene in the last couple of years, becoming major … Read More

First look Netflix UK TV review: The Defenders

The entertaining assembly of Netflix’s superhero series puts this corner of the MCU back on track.Read More

Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland come to Netflix

Prolific writer, producer and television hitmaker Shonda Rhimes is bringing her Shondaland production company to Netflix under a multi-year deal to produce new series and other projects.

The move unites the creator of award-winning series such as Grey’s Anatomy, … Read More

First look Walter Presents TV review: Valkyrien

This dark, gripping Norwegian drama buzzes with the thrill of something new and original. And when was the last time you could say that?Read More

VOD film review: Strangers on a Train

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Farley Granger, Robert Walker Certificate: PG Watch Strangers on a Train online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Your wife. My father. Criss cross.” It sounds simple – and … Read More

Why you should be watching Cleverman

This superhero spin on an Aboriginal legend is a unique, culturally rich slice of sci-fi.Read More

VOD film review: Pawn Sacrifice

A compelling character study of an intellect under political pressure, Pawn Sacrifice offers up enough to hold your attention in check.Read More

VOD film review: Raw

A grisly and undefinable coming-of-age fable.Read More