BBC iPlayer unveils Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016

BBC iPlayer has unveiled its Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016.

The romance-themed short films, titled “Funny Valentines”, were first released last year, with movies featuring comedians including Bill Bailey, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe and Limmy. The response was amorous, with … Read More

UK TV review: Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (Episodes 1 and 2)

Marvel is everywhere these days, from big cinema blockbusters to even your Netflix subscription. Is it sheer financial clout? Unbeatable quality? Pure good luck? One of the reasons is certainly Stan Lee, the guy who has helped create decades’ worth … Read More

Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 3 (Some Conscience Lost)

Read our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.

Episode 3 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 29th August. This is a spoiler-free review.

“Inspector Reid has taken leave of his senses. Not … Read More

Netflix Sundance shopping spree continues with Iranian horror

Netflix’s Sundance shopping spree continues with another indie film in its basket: Iranian horror movie Under the Shadow.

The idea of a horror film entirely in Farsi might sound like an unexpected item in the VOD giant’s bagging area, but … Read More

VOD film review: Frost/Nixon

This thrilling close-up of a presidency being derailed makes for sublime cinema.Read More

Why you should be watching Amazon’s Mad Dogs

From Transparent to The Man in the High Castle, Amazon’s original series so far have demonstrated an almost uncanny appreciation for binge-viewing, with episodes flowing together more like a movie that happens to be split into parts than a TV … Read More

Walter Presents shows surpass 1 million views

Walter Presents’ shows have racked up over 1 million views before the service is even one month old.

The VOD channel, which launched on Sunday 3rd January as part of Channel 4’s All 4 digital service, premiered a range of … Read More

Netflix builds indie line-up with five new films

Netflix continues to build its line-up of indie originals with the acquisition of five new films.

Netflix has already established itself as a friend to indie filmmakers, with a major deal announced last year with the Duplass brothers, not to … Read More

Sky Go gets a revamp

Sky has revamped its mobile streaming service Sky Go. The service, which launched in 2011, allows Sky customers to watch movies, TV shows and sport on the go, whether live or on demand. The app is available at no extra … Read More

YouTube steps up Sundance partnership to showcase new original shows

YouTube is stepping up its existing partnership with Sundance to showcase its new original shows at the film festival.

Sundance, which begins today and runs until 31st January, is no stranger to YouTube, which has previously helps panels and workshops … Read More