FilmStruck UK
50 films to see on FilmStruck UK before it shuts down
November 9, 2018 | David Farnor3 weeks today, FilmStruck UK will officially have closed its doors, following a decision by AT&T (owners of Warner Bros. and Turner) to cut the streaming service from its operations. Will it return in another form once its parent company … Read More
Top classic films on NOW TV
November 7, 2018 | David FarnorIt can be hard to find classic films on streaming services – especially since the decision to close FilmStruck. But with Sky Cinema inking deals with almost all the major studios out there, it’s a veritable hub of timeless gems … Read More
Top classic films on Amazon Prime Video UK
November 6, 2018 | David FarnorIt’s an unwritten rule that subscription streaming services only show films from recent decades, without bothering to preserve, share or promote older movies. But if you delve into Amazon Prime Video UK’s archives, you can find a surprising number of … Read More
Top classic films on Netflix UK
October 27, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is somewhat infamous for its relative lack of classic films – and, with the closure of FilmStruck, those slim pickings are more important than ever to address. But with Netflix funding the restoration and completion of Orson Welles’ The … Read More
FilmStruck UK to shut down this month
October 26, 2018 | David FarnorFilmStruck UK is officially shutting its doors next month, the streaming service has announced.
The subscription service, which is a joint venture between Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group and Warner Bros. Digital Networks, first opened its online doors … Read More
Gateways not gatekeepers: MUBI’s “elitist” ad campaign
August 4, 2018 | David FarnorMUBI apologised this week, after causing controversy with a new advertising campaign that was branded “elitist” by film fans.
The disastrous adverts were first spotted on the New York Subway last week by Twitter user Jeva Lange, who posted … Read More
What’s coming soon to FilmStruck UK in April 2018?
March 25, 2018 | David FarnorLast month saw the official launch of FilmStruck in the UK. A joint venture between Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group and Warner Bros. Digital Networks, the subscription streaming service has teamed up with Curzon for its British platform, … Read More
FilmStruck thinks broad as it officially launches in UK
February 8, 2018 | David FarnorFilmStruck has officially launched in the UK, and the streaming site’s secret weapon is thinking broad.
The site, which first began in the US, is a joint venture between Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group and Warner Bros. Digital … Read More