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Trailer: Netflix’s Captive promises to capture the price of freedom
November 11, 2016 | VOD News“Freedom is priceless. We take it for granted,” says one talking head in the new trailer for Netflix’s Captive.
The docu-series delves into the terse, dangerous world of hostage negotiation, as victims, negotiators, and kidnappers give an unprecedented look at … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 3 (A Matter of Trust)
November 10, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Admittedly, it’s still very early days, but the new season of Arrow has been very promising so far. Episode 3 continues in the same direction, solidifying certain elements and bringing a number of others into play, … Read More
David Cross to direct new Sky Atlantic comedy, Bliss
November 10, 2016 | VOD NewsDavid Cross will write and direct a new comedy series for Sky Atlantic.
Called Bliss, the six-part series adds to Sky Atlantic’s new line-up of original comedy for 2017, which includes Sick Note and The Trip to Spain.
A … Read More
BBC Three orders two new Professor Green documentaries
November 10, 2016 | VOD NewsBBC Three has announced two documentary commissions that will see Professor Green investigate the truth about the cannabis trade and child poverty in the UK.
In each film, musician and documentary maker Professor Green, aka. Stephen Manderson, will offer his … Read More
BLACK STAR: BFI Player to release Paul Robeson collection online
November 10, 2016 | VOD NewsThe BFI is celebrating the work of the towering Paul Robeson (1898-1976) as part of its BLACK STAR season this winter – and to bring his work and legacy to a new generation of fans, BFI Player will be … Read More
Kate Walsh to star in Netflix high school comedy #REALITYHIGH
November 10, 2016 | VOD NewsKate Walsh will star in Netflix’s high school movie, #REALITYHIGH.
The film is written by the young team of Jana Savage, Brandon Broussard and Hudson Obayuwana, collectively known as Murder Ink. Hudson and Brandon first met in school themselves – … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor (Episode 2 to 5)
November 10, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains mild spoilers. Read on for full spoilers for Episodes 1 to 5, or read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
Before November 2016, if you said that any man without qualifications could suddenly become President of … Read More
David O. Russell, De Niro and Julianne Moore head to Amazon with new series
November 10, 2016 | VOD NewsDavid O. Russell, Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore are heading to Amazon Studios with their new series.
Russell, who has directed such big hitters as Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy, is the latest high-profile feature director to … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 3 (Welcome to Earth)
November 9, 2016 | David FarnorThis is a spoiler-free review: Read on at the bottom for additional spoilery bits.
Supergirl is a series that unashamedly wears its heart on its sleeve. At times, that can make for a mildly cheesy watch. At other times – … Read More
UK TV review: Humans Season 2, Episode 2
November 9, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Right and wrong. Those are the two defining moral extremes that keep humans on the straight and narrow – and while it might seem reductive to say they’re what separate man and machine, it’s true that … Read More















