Netflix and DreamWorks Animation team up for Home TV spin-off

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up to produce a TV spin-off from the animated feature Home.

Movies being adapted into TV shows is fast becoming a tradition in Hollywood, with everything from Limitless to even Wolf Creek making the … Read More

Why it’s worth catching up with Kingdom (2014)

20 years ago, if you asked someone what “MMA” was, they’d probably recommend you talk to a doctor. Today, though, Mixed Martial Arts has become something of a phenomenon. February’s UFC London event at The O2 Arena (covered on BBC … Read More

Doctor Who Season 8 lands on Netflix UK as BBC deal continues

Doctor Who Season 8 landed on Netflix UK today, as the SVOD giant’s deal with the BBC shows no sign of stopping.

Earlier this year, there was some doubt over whether the Beeb would continue to provide programmes to stream … Read More

UK TV review: Agent Carter Season 2, Episode 10

This is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for additional, spoilery analysis.

A lengthier pre-titles recap than usual heralds the finale of Agent Carter’s second season. After a run of episodes suffused in LA noir and movie star … Read More

On-demand on the move: EE TV adds Recordings To Go

EE TV is taking on-demand on the move with its new Recordings To Go service.

The new feature will mean that for the first time in the UK, TV lovers can select content from any of EE TV’s 70+ free … Read More

VOD film review: Victoria

Director: Sebastian Schipper Cast: Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski Certificate: 15 Watch Victoria online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Sky Store / Google … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Looper

Director: Rian Johnson Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt Certificate: 15 Watch Looper online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

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UKTV Play sees Easter views soar 185pc

UKTV Play had a cracking Easter, with views surging 185 per cent year-on-year across the long Bank Holiday weekend.

The UK’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, celebrated its biggest Easter ever this year, with the 10 channel network achieving a record-breaking … Read More

Wolf Hall leads BAFTA TV nominees as Transparent takes on Narcos

Wolf Hall is leading the pack in the 2016 BAFTA TV nominations in a year that cements the importance of streaming services in UK living rooms.

The BBC’s historical drama has received four nominations, including Leading Actor for Mark Rylance … Read More

OTT gains traction in Europe

OTT video services are gaining traction in Europe.

Over-the-top platforms, which provide video directly to consumers over the Internet, are increasingly popular in the USA, as audiences cut the proverbial cord to replace costly cable subscriptions with cheaper, more flexible … Read More