Coming soon: Short films arriving on All 4 in August 2015

Last week, we reported that Channel 4 is teaming up Film4’s FrightFest to screen a selection of exclusive horror short films this month. The deal, the first time the broadcaster has partnered its VOD service with a film festival, is … Read More

YouTube web player gets sleek new look

If you’ve been on YouTube this week, you’ll have noticed something different about it. Is it YouTube’s hair? Has it lost weight? All of those and more, because YouTube has got a new look – and it’s totally pulling it … Read More

VOD film review: The Divergent Series: Insurgent

Director: Robert Schwentke Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet Certificate: 12 Watch Insurgent online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Wisely new-to-the-franchise screenwriters Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman … Read More

Interview: David Gordon Green (director of Manglehorn)

David Gordon Green is one busy man. After Eastbound and Down and the Nic Cage-starring Joe in 2014, he’s now got a film starring Al Pacino – Manglehorn – out in cinemas and on VOD this week. And he’s working … Read More

UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 7

Already seen Episode 7? Read on for spoilers.

“Maybe you were put on Earth for more than fucking,” says Ani (Rachel McAdams), after emerging, bleary-eyed, from a drug-fuelled orgy with Vinci’s richest men. She’s talking to Vera, the missing girl … Read More

Fear the Walking Dead gets UK air date of 31st August

Fear the Walking Dead will air on UK TV screens on Monday 31st August, AMC has announced.

The spin-off series from The Walking Dead will premiere on AMC from BT on 9pm. The new channel will be available exclusively … Read More

YouTuber Hank Green hits out at “lying, cheating and stealing” Facebook video

YouTube star Hank Green has hit out at Facebook for its “lying, cheating and stealing” practices.

Hank – brother of John “The Fault in Our Stars” Green – has been a leading member of the vlogging community for years. Together … Read More

Amazon to premiere Casanova and Sneaky Pete pilots on 7th August

Amazon will premiere two new TV pilots this week, including the TV debut of Amelie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Casanova and Sneaky Pete, both pilots for dramatic series, will debut on Friday 7th August in the UK, Germany and the US. … Read More

FindanyFilm.com relaunches to include TV

The Industry Trust for IP Awareness has relaunched FindanyFilm.com.

The site, which is designed to showcase content to consumers and encourage its legal consumption, highlights the availability of titles from comprehensive cinema listings to discs and digital platforms. Now, … Read More

Amazon talks Woody Allen series, controversy and cancellations

Amazon has confirmed that Woody Allen’s TV series is almost written, but also faced tough questions on its controversial new signing.

Speaking at the TCA press event yesterday, Amazon Studios boss Roy Price revealed the release dates of its upcoming … Read More