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BritBox brings back classic soap episodes
May 21, 2020 | David FarnorBritBox is bringing back classic episodes of soap operas to keep viewers entertained during the coronavirus lockdown.
The new collection of classic Coronation Street and Emmerdale, available now, comprises more than 30 of the shows’ best episodes. Episodes have been … Read More
QuaranstreamFest: Join us for a romantic comedy weekender
May 20, 2020 | David FarnorThis Bank Holiday weekend, VODzilla.co is falling head over heels for the romantic comedy all over again, with a weekend season dedicated to cinema’s most under-appreciated genre.
Everyone knows what to expect from a rom-com – and it’s not just … Read More
BBC Together: BBC trials new way to watch programmes with others
May 20, 2020 | David FarnorThe BBC is experimenting with new ways to bring viewers closer to each other with the new service BBC Together.
Family, friends, and classmates can now watch and listen to BBC programmes together even when they’re apart with the experimental … 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
Taika Waititi leads star-studded online read of James and the Giant Peach
May 19, 2020 | David FarnorTaika Waititi is leading a star-studded reading of James and the Giant Peach online for charity.
Taika is no stranger to Roald Dahl, with a deal in place for him to direct the first two in a slew of series … Read More
Alistair Green: Volume One to stream online this Sunday
May 16, 2020 | David FarnorAlistair Green will be streaming his cinematic epic, Alistair Green: Volume One, online this Sunday.
The raconteur and paranoid recluse will be a familiar name for comedy fans, after being involved in Channel 4’s Flowers and Gameface, as well as … Read More
Muppet Guys host special online chat to honour Jim Henson
May 16, 2020 | David FarnorThe Muppet Guys will be celebrating the life and work of Jim Henson today to mark the 30th anniversary of his passing.
Henson, the puppeteer, animator, cartoonist and actor who created The Muppets, as well as Fraggle Rock, The Dark … Read More
Netflix nabs Eric Andre comedy Bad Trip
May 16, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the worldwide rights to Eric Andre comedy Bad Trip.
The hidden-camera project from the comedian follows Andre and Lil Rel Howery as two best friends who go on a cross-country road trip full of pranks.
From … Read More
In the House: John Legend, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys join Houseparty’s weekend event
May 15, 2020 | David FarnorHouseparty is bringing together a bunch of celebrities for a special live-streaming event this weekend.
The social video chat app – available on iOS, Android, Web and Mac – has seen a boost in usage in recent weeks, as a … Read More
Trailer: Amazon starts Dating Amber this June
May 15, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is releasing Dating Amber this June, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the Irish coming-of-age comedy.
Written and directed by David Freyne (The Cured), the film follows best friends Eddie and Amber, who … Read More