Making a Murderer: Netflix takes on serial with new crime series

When it comes to streaming, true crime is king – and not necessarily just of video. In the past year, even Netflix has struggled to match the buzz generated by Serial, the podcast from the creators of This American Life, … Read More

BBC enjoys “overwhelmingly positive” Store launch, launches Windows 10 app, will continue working with Netflix

The BBC Store has enjoyed an “overwhelmingly positive” launch weekend.

The site, which was unveiled to the UK last week, allows users to buy and download programmes from the BBC archives, including old and new programmes.

Dan Phelan, Head … Read More

Poster released for Netflix’s Bill Murray Christmas special

Netflix has released a new poster for its Bill Murray Christmas Special.

The show, titled A Very Murray Christmas, pays homage to the classic variety show of festival TV schedules past and stars Bill Murray as Bill Murray, as he … Read More

UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 4

Warning: This contains spoilers.

“What you’ve got, Kevin, isn’t love. It’s damage control.”

Trust Patti to deliver the harsh truth in The Leftovers Season 2. After Episode 2 and 3’s surprisingly fruitful switches in perspective, Episode 4 finally takes us … Read More

Trailer: Imba Means Sing gets global VOD release in December

Music documentary Imba Means Sing will be released online worldwide in December.

The film follows three children from the slums of Uganda, who are selected to tour the world with the Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir. The choir’s performances raise money … Read More

Sky TV app on the way to Xbox One

Sky is finally bringing its TV app to the Xbox One.

Sky has enjoyed strong growth in recent years, thanks to improvements to its connected services and on-demand content. The broadcaster now has 10 million connected households in the UK, … Read More

Natural Born Pranksters: Lionsgate continues prowl for YouTube talent

The rise of web celebs has baffled many in the traditional media industry, as vloggers continue to enjoy popularity with young audiences, something that has carried over from the world of online TV to large-scale conventions, international tours and even … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Season 2, Episode 2 and 3

The first episode of Fargo Season 2 sought to convey business as usual – kooky plotlines, kooky dialogue and kooky characters. But Episode 2 and 3 play a vital role in distinguishing this second run: the kookiness makes way for … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 5 (Now)

It’s a day of fear for the residents of Alexandria, as hundreds of walkers descend upon their home. The slower pace of the show continues, though, allowing more time to process what has come before and to prepare for what … Read More

Amazon acquires Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon

Amazon has acquired the exclusive rights to Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon.

The streaming site has long faced the tough task of establishing itself as a rival to Netflix, but Amazon has wasted no time in snapping up high-profile … Read More