Coronavirus
The best feel-good movies on Sky Cinema and NOW TV
November 13, 2020 | David FarnorLet’s face it. Sometimes, life isn’t easy. Sometimes, there isn’t an easy solution. Sometimes, elections, referendums or other global events seem completely beyond your control. And sometimes, you just need something to distract you, cheer you up and make you … Read More
Social Distance: Lockdown anthology hits Netflix this October
October 3, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix’s lockdown anthology Social Distance arrives this October, and a new trailer gives us our first look at its collection of stories.
Set in the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic, Social Distance is an eight-part anthology series that showcases … Read More
Curzon Home Cinema live Q&As: The full line-up
August 13, 2020 | David FarnorCurzon Home Cinema is hosting live Q&As with filmmakers this spring, as the UK continues to be on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
The streaming service aims to bring the magic of communal cinema-going to people’s homes with live interviews … Read More
Universal and AMC agree PVOD model
July 29, 2020 | David FarnorUniversal and AMC Theatres have made peace and agreed upon a landmark new model that will allow the distributor to break the theatrical window.
The two companies butted heads this summer, after Universal led the way in releasing films online … Read More
YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 most-viewed YouTube live original
June 20, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation event is the most-viewed live YouTube original event to date.
Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift were among the star names joining the Obamas and BTS for the event, a virtual commencement celebration … Read More
Apple TV+ brings back Fraggle Rock mid-lockdown
May 30, 2020 | David FarnorNever let a lockdown come between you and your favourite childhood TV show. That just might be the motto at tech giant Apple, which is bringing back Fraggle Rock for a brand new series.
Fraggle Rock: Rock On! revives the … Read More
We Are One: Global Film Festival | What to watch and when
May 26, 2020 | David FarnorThis Friday sees the launch of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, bringing together 21 major festivals from around the world for a free onine showcase of cinema.
Who’s involved:
The 10-day festival, produced and organised by Tribeca … Read More
Bank Holiday weekend: Your lockdown entertainment guide
May 22, 2020 | David FarnorBank holiday weekends are normally a time for going outside to sunbathe in the park or having a BBQ with friends and family. While you can’t quite do all those things during the coronavirus lockdown – although you can have … Read More
PGA and DGA Awards join Oscars in changing awards rules
May 20, 2020 | David FarnorThe Producers Guild of America and Directors Guild of America have followed the Oscars in changing their rules to allow streaming releases to be eligible for their top prizes.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, cinemas have closed due to the lockdown … Read More
Community cast reunites for online table read
May 14, 2020 | David FarnorCreated by Dan Harmon, Community is the story of a dysfunctional study group at a community college. When lawyer Jeffrey Winger (Joel McHale – Ted) finds his degree has been revoked, he is forced to go back to school at … Read More