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Try TV on Us: blinkbox offers episodes of hit TV shows for free
January 31, 2014 | David Farnor
If you’ve ever tried a sandwich in a supermarket to see if you want to buy it, you’ll be very familiar with the weird looks you get from other people – and the threats you get from security guards.
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: Mars (Geoff Marslett)
January 30, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Geoff Marslett Cast: Mark Duplass, Zoe Simpson, Paul Gordon, Howe Gelb, Liza Weil Watch Geoff Marslett’s Mars online: Distrify / VHX / Vimeo
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: From direct-to-iTunes indies to naff bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available … Read More
Introducing… The Magic of Miyazaki
January 30, 2014 | David Farnor
There are few film-makers in the world who can leave you with a childlike smile on your face after watching their work. There are even fewer who can do it with every single movie.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of … Read More
Coming soon: Dixi, CBBC’s first online show
January 30, 2014 | David Farnor
Watch out, Netflix, there’s a new kid on the Internet TV block: CBBC, who are launching its first ever online TV show, Dixi, in February.
Tackling issues of intrigue and deception in a fictitious social network, Dixi will be available … Read More
Sky wins uSwitch Best Streaming Service award for Sky Go
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorSky has been named Britain’s favourite ‘triple-play’ provider, winning Best Provider of TV, Broadband and Home Phone at the prestigious uSwitch Broadband awards in London last night.
The award was one of four awards won by Sky at the ceremony … Read More
Prime Instant Video film review: Resistance
January 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonDirector: Amit Gupta Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wlaschiha, Michael Sheen Certificate: PG Watch online: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
It’s been five years since the failed D-Day landings and … Read More
VOD film review: Welcome to the Punch
January 29, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Eran Creevy Cast: James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey, Andrea Riseborough, Peter Mullan Certificate: 15
A group of men walk out of an anonymous glass building. That’s criminal mastermind Jacob (Strong) and his crew. They speed away on motorbikes. … Read More
Samsung says Netflix 4k streaming will be available in Europe from March
January 29, 2014 | David Farnor
4K Netflix streaming will be available on Samsung TVs in Europe from March 2014, the company has announced.
The manufacturer has announced that a 4K starter pack will be available in Europe with its Ultra HD TVs in just over … Read More
VOD film review: White House Down
January 29, 2014 | Chris Bryant
Channing Tatum is a charismatic leading man in this enjoyably daft hostage thriller.Read More
Better call Mike! Jonathan Banks joins Breaking Bad’s Saul spin-off
January 28, 2014 | David Farnor
Better call Mike! No, wait, that’s not right. But we like to think that’s what Vince Gilligan shouted when he decided to bring back Jonathan Banks for the Breaking Bad spin-off show, Better Call Saul.
Yes, everyone’s favourite Ehrmantraut is … Read More
