Netflix hits 81m subscribers – but tough times are ahead

Netflix has hit 81 million subscribers around the world, following its global expansion at the start of the year – but tough times are ahead.

In January, the streaming giant launched in 130 new countries simultaneously, giving the site unprecedented … Read More

Sky and Sony sign exclusive pan-European deal

Sky and Sony Pictures Television have signed a new deal that will give Sky subscribers streaming access to the studio’s titles over a year before any other subscription service.

The agreement is the first multi-territory deal with a major Hollywood … Read More

Sky snaps up exclusive UK streaming rights to Adventure Time

Sky has snapped up the exclusive streaming rights to Adventure Time in the UK.

Sky and Turner have agreed a long-term deal so Sky customers will be able to watch more shows from Turner’s portfolio of kids channels, including Cartoon … Read More

Louis C.K. announces end of Horace and Pete

Louis C.K. has officially announced the end of his web series, Horace and Pete.

The show, which arrives online in January 2016 with no warning or promotion whatsoever, has swiftly become one of the most interesting – and perhaps one … Read More

Walter Presents TV review: Deutschland ’83 (spoilers)

Warning: This contains spoilers. For our spoiler-free look at the first few episodes of Deutschland ’83, click here. What is Walter Presents? Head this way for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.

In our initial … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: What British Muslims Really Think, River Monsters, Scott & Bailey, Tower Block

What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.  

(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our … Read More

PewDiePie passes 43m subscribers as YouTube growth continues

PewDiePie now has more than 43 million subscribers on YouTube. Already the most popular channel on the whole site, Swedish gamer Felix Kjellberg isn’t about to lose that title any time soon – but he also now represents a growing … Read More

UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 2 (Not in Scotland Anymore)

This is a spoiler-free review. Come back after the episode’s release for additional, spoilery notes.

The title of Outlander Season 2’s second episode promises new horizons – and it certainly delivers on those fronts. Well, in the bedroom department, anyway. … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 9 (Nailed)

Warning: This contains spoilers.

Will he? Won’t he? That’s been the question Better Call Saul has left us asking for the whole of its first two seasons – at what point will Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) finally become Saul Goodman? … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Natural Born Pranksters

Director: Roman Atwood, Ben Pluimer Cast: Roman Atwood, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Dennis Roady Certificate: 15 Watch Natural Born Pranksters online in the UK: Netflix UK / YouTube / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV … Read More