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NextUp doubles down on stand-up from Down Under
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorNextUp is serving up a double dose of stand-up comedy from Down Under this month.
The subscription VOD platform dedicated to stand-up comedy specials champions the most exciting new names in stand-up comedy. That’s not just limited to comics from … Read More
Pants on Fire: E4 orders new comedy gameshow
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorA brand-new entertainment series for E4 will put teams of bluffers to the test. Pants on Fire will see new and emerging faces from the world of comedy go head-to-head in a bluffing gameshow.
In each episode, three teams of … Read More
Sky Studios to double spending on original content
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorSky Studios is planning to more than double its investment in original content, spending £1 billion on new series.
Sky has just enjoyed a smash hit success with Chernobyl, the most successful Sky original production ever. With a record … Read More
VOD film review: Sgt Stubby: An Unlikely Hero
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorThis good-hearted tale of a real life dog who helped in WWI is a simple but charming history lesson.Read More
Netflix announces Stranger Things and Dark Crystal video games
June 14, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is getting into the video game business, with new Stranger Things and Dark Crystal games on the way.
The streaming giant has already dipped its toes into gaming waters with its interactive content, from Black Mirror: Bandersnatch to Minecraft: … Read More
First look UK TV review: Too Old to Die Young
June 14, 2019 | Martyn ConterioNicolas Winding Refn’s compellingly sordid venture into TV looks set to be very special.Read More
VOD film review: The Outsider
June 14, 2019 | Matthew TurnerCountry legend Trace Adkins anchors this low-budget revenge western that promises more than it delivers.Read More
Black Mirror the most popular TV series on Netflix UK
June 13, 2019 | David FarnorBlack Mirror is the most popular TV series on Netflix UK, according to data from the streaming giant.
The technology dystopia, created by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, returned for a fifth season last week, and wasted no time in … Read More
Stan & Ollie take a bow at the top of the UK Film Chart
June 13, 2019 | David FarnorFour weeks after Stan & Ollie debuted in the Official Film Chart, the Laurel and Hardy biopic has performed an impressive encore, jumping up a massive 28 places to reach Number 1 in the UK Film Chart, following its release … Read More
Chip ‘n’ Dale reboot in the works at Disney+
June 13, 2019 | David FarnorA reboot of animated series Chip ‘n’ Dale is in the works at Disney+.
The House of Mouse’s subscription service is expected to launch later this year, and its wasted no time in lining up big name franchises to woo … Read More