BBC launches consultation for iPlayer plans

The BBC has launched a public consultation on its plans to upgrade BBC iPlayer to compete with other VOD services.

With increased rivalry from US streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, alongside UK services such as ITV … Read More

Watch: Trailer for Grace and Frankie Season 5

“We have been parent trapped.” That’s the sound of Grace and Frankie returning to Netflix for a fifth season, and the new trailer teases the same kind of fun that’s made the couple one of the streaming giant’s more popular … Read More

MUBI acquires 50 titles from Curzon

MUBI has acquired 50 titles from Curzon in a new deal that will bring some of the UK cinema group’s most prestigious films to the streaming service.

The subscription platform, which runs a carousel of world cinema, arthouse and indie … Read More

Why you should be watching Catastrophe

Channel 4’s Catastrophe ran for a grand total of four seasons, bringing with it an escalating wave of insults, laughs and romance in the unlikeliest of places. (Read our review of Season 4 here.) Written by and starring Rob Delaney … Read More

Surviving R. Kelly set for February UK release

Surviving R. Kelly will premiere on UK TV on 5th February.

The Lifetime documentary series, which premiered last week in the USA, has already been making waves, as it delves into and shines a light on the allegations of abuse … Read More

Apple to launch ITunes on Samsung Smart TVs this spring

Apple’s iTunes is coming to Samsung TVs this spring.

The tech giant, which has been a ubiquitous part of home computing and mobile phones for years, is undergoing a bit of pressure at the moment. Falling sales of iPhones prompted … Read More

Trailer: Amazon’s Lorena lands this February following Sundance premiere

Amazon’s new documentary series Lorena will premiere this February, following a premiere at Sundance.

The four-part show, executive produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out), was ordered by Amazon Prime Video last year, promising to take a new look at Lorena … Read More

Polar trailer: Mads Mikkelsen stars in Netflix actioner

“Someone set me up. You better pray you’ve got nothing to do with it.” That’s Mads Mikkelsen in Netflix’s new action film, Polar.

He plays the world’s top assassin, Duncan Vizla, aka The Black Kaiser, who’s settling into retirement when … Read More

VOD film review: The Rider

Director Chloe Zhao takes docu-fiction to new heights with this powerfully moving tale of a rodeo rider.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo’s famous KonMari Method is put to the test in Netflix’s lifestyle documentary – but not really.Read More