Cannes
PVOD: How do you solve a problem like a theatrical window?
April 3, 2017 | David FarnorWould you pay 30 pounds to watch a film at home within a couple of week of its cinema release? That’s the question that Hollywood is increasingly asking itself, as it tries to solve the problem that has been looming … Read More
VOD film review: Café Society
December 26, 2016 | Martyn ConterioDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carrell, Parker Posey, Corey Stoll Watch Cafe Society online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Trailer: Divines lands at LFF before November release
October 6, 2016 | David FarnorCannes hit Divines is heading to the London Film Festival this month, before being released on Netflix in November – and the streaming site has released a new trailer to give us a glimpse of the award winner.
The film … Read More
MUBI to premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki at London Film Festival
September 7, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI will premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki in the UK at the London Film Festival next month.
The film, which won the Un Certain Regard prize at this year’s Cannes, was snapped up by the … Read More
Cannes: Amazon acquires Asghar Farhadi’s The Salesman
May 19, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon has acquired another title at Cannes: Asghar Farhadi’s The Salesman (Forushande).
The film is the latest from the award-winning director, who took home an Oscar for Best Foreign Language film with A Separation. It follows Emad and Rana, who … Read More
Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes The Wall, as Amazon shops original film at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorAaron Taylor-Johnson is in talks to star in The Wall, Amazon’s first original film.
The actor, who has won fans and acclaim alike with his roles in Kick-Ass (pictured above) and Nowhere Boy, is in negotiations to star in the … Read More
Amazon snaps up Lynne Ramsay and Mike Leigh’s latest films at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorCannes only kicked off a few days ago, but Amazon is wasting no time in making its mark, snapping up the rights to two films, including Lynne Ramsay’s latest.
The streaming service is already king of the Croisette this year, … Read More
MUBI and Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight launch year-long partnership
May 11, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI is teaming up with Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight to celebrate the very best of world cinema with a year-long showcase of acclaimed directors.
The unprecedented collaboration will see the film festival’s iconic Quinzaine des Réalisateurs – an independent selection of … Read More
MUBI heads to Cannes with festival retrospective
May 10, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI is heading to Cannes this year – in more ways than one.
The subscription streaming site, which offers a revolving carousel of titles, each for 30 days a time, has made a name for itself with its curated slate … Read More
Amazon leads Cannes line-up, as VOD giant flies flag for cinema
April 15, 2016 | David FarnorThe Cannes 2016 line-up has been unveiled – and Amazon is leading the pack.
The online retailer, which launched its VOD service only a matter of years ago, has rapidly stepped up its feature film game, courting such filmmakers as … Read More