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Catch Up TV reviews: News Crack, Chuckle Time, Japandemonium
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Let the Corpses Tan (Laissez bronzer les cadavres)
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorThis bonkers, bewildering piece of stylish cinema is unlike anything else you’ll see all year.Read More
Netflix delivers trailer for teen comedy The Package
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is upping its teen movie game with the delivery of The Package this summer.
The streaming giant has increasingly invested in teen content, as it looks to win over its target audience. Everything from Riverdale and 13 Reasons … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Justice League Unlimited Season 2 (Top 5 episodes)
July 15, 2018 | Matthew TurnerSeason 2 of Justice League Unlimited takes full advantage of its perfectly realised DC Universe to tell a rich variety of stories.Read More
Netflix for the arts? Marquee TV launches in the UK
July 15, 2018 | David FarnorNew subscription streaming service Marquee TV has launched in the UK, and it’s got arts lovers firmly in its sights.
The SVOD platform promises culture on-demand to subscribers, serving up a collection of dance, opera, theatre, music and documentaries from … Read More
VOD film review: Racer and the Jailbird
July 14, 2018 | Rachel BowlesDespite its lengthy running time, The Racer and the Jailbird frustratingly never realises its potential.Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 14th July 2018
July 14, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI delves into Paul Schrader’s sleazy past, as First Reformed hits UK cinemas, but also finds time to showcase some of the new cinema coming out of Canada, not to mention its growing collection of highlights from the prestigious International … Read More
Eleven Sports snaps up UK rights to Serie A and LaLiga
July 13, 2018 | David FarnorSports streaming service Eleven Sports has snapped up the UK rights to Serie A and LaLiga football, ahead of its launch this summer.
Eleven Sports is teaming up with IMG in the UK and Ireland to launch two sports channels … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with La Casa de Papel creator
July 13, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has inked an exclusive overall deal with award-winning producer and writer Alex Pina, the creator of La Casa de Papel.
The streaming giant is increasingly stepping up its direct relationships with individual creators, as it seeks to commission and … Read More
Keeping up with Vai Anitta? Netflix announces new reality series
July 13, 2018 | David FarnorHot on the heels of Queer Eye’s reboot bagging an Emmy nomination, Netflix is expanding its reality TV library with a new docuseries about Brazilian star Vai Anitta.
With more than 29.4 million followers on Instagram, two billion views on … Read More