UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 4

If you can say one thing for The Leftovers, it’s that it doesn’t shy away from symbolism. It may not like answers to its questions, but it loves to fill its screen with as much meaning as possible. So it’s … Read More

YouTube star PewDiePie to start his own network?

Never heard of PewDiePie? Well, he is, to put it mildly, kind of a big deal.

Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg’s YouTube channel is the most-watched on the site. When you consider that YouTube’s 100 biggest channels were viewed more than … Read More

VOD film review: Fruitvale Station

Ryan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B Jordan.Read More

VOD film review: A Separation

Director: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 4

Episode 4 of The Strain begins with the best worst opening of the series so far. After encountering a scientific first – a live specimen of a dangerous new infection – and taking the only logical response – bashing its … Read More

AMC renews The Walking Dead for Season 6

AMC has announced that The Walking Dead will return for a sixth season – before Season 5 has already started.

The show premieres in the US on Sunday 12th October and will be available to watch online in the UK … Read More

Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 4 (Cuanto)

“We’ve had all the fights we’re going to have,” Nucky (Steve Buscemi) says to his estranged wife, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald), as they share wine with lunch. As the two discuss Rothstein’s blackmail, which has brought them together after so long … Read More

YouTube moves into original kids content

YouTube is moving into original kids’ content.

Last month, the online video platform announced that it was planning a new wave of investment in original content from its top creators.

“We feel the time is right to make another important … Read More

EE launches EE TV, a UK set top box with mobile streaming

Billed as “the UK’s most advanced TV service”, EE TV aims to put mobile “at the heart of the TV experience”, working with tablets and smartphones, as well as TVs, to let customers to access Freeview, On Demand and catch-up … Read More

Dredd producer announces web series spin-off

When Dredd hit cinemas back in 2012, it was the first 18 certificate to the top the UK box office in years. Despite strong fan support, though, the much-desired sequel has not (yet) materialised. Now, though, those followers will be … Read More