Coronavirus
Royal Court Theatre releases Cyprus Avenue online
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorRoyal Court Theatre has joined the growing number of cultural venues opening their digital doors during the coronavirus pandemic with the online release of Cyprus Avenue.
Released yesterday, to mark World Theatre Day, the film of Cyprus Avenue, by David … Read More
NextUp Now: New virtual stand-up comedy club launches
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorNextUp, the digital platform dedicated to stand-up comedy, has launched its own virtual comedy club to keep people chuckling during the coronavirus pandemic.
NextUp Now is a new live channel that boasts a range of formats and shows, from its … Read More
The Steph Show leads Channel 4 lockdown line-up
March 28, 2020 | David FarnorChannel 4 has commissioned a range of programming to keep the country entertained, informed and mildly panicked during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Steph Show will lead the line-up, with a new daily series broadcast live from the home of Steph … Read More
Lionsgate gives Military Wives early digital release
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorLionsgate is the latest distributor to break the theatrical window and release Military Waves early on digital in the UK.
It has been just over a week since cinemas shut their doors across the UK amid safety concerns and government … Read More
Chester Zoo live-streams virtual day at the zoo
March 27, 2020 | David FarnorWith the UK essentially on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, a growing number of organisations are turning to the wonders of online video to reach the public. While digital theatre recordings and watch-along parties are commonplace occurrences in the streaming … Read More
SXSW: Mailchimp and Oscilloscope release shorts online
March 26, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s been only a few weeks since SXSW was cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus. When the City of Austin scrapped the festival for 2020, not only were fans left disappointed but hundreds of filmmakers … Read More
Amazon makes kids’ shows free to stream worldwide
March 25, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon has made a slew of kids’ TV shows available to stream for free worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic.
With schools, cinemas and pubs and restaurants closed, and with everyone instructed in the UK not to go outside apart for … Read More
London Symphony Orchestra streams concerts online
March 22, 2020 | David FarnorWith the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across the UK, and venues shutting their doors to minimise contagion, it’s not just cinemas and the film industry that’s impacted, but theatres and music venues too. Like Universal and Sony in the movie … Read More
Sony brings Bloodshot to digital early this March
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorSony is bringing Bloodshot to digital early this March in the UK.
With cinemas closed due to safety concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the industry has turned to streaming to help reach audiences with their latest titles. Universal released The … Read More
Netflix reduces streaming bitrate for 30 days
March 21, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is reducing the streaming quality in Europe to help meet heightened demand for video streaming as more and more households stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The pandemic has left many with symptoms self-isolating to avoid spreading the … Read More