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Watch: Trailer for Netflix’s News of the World
February 3, 2021 | David FarnorTom Hanks heads to Netflix this month for News of the World, and a new trailer gives us a first proper look at the new film.
Directed by Paul Greengrass and based on Paulette Jiles’ bestselling book, it follows Captain … Read More
ICA’s Cinema 3 and BFI Player team up for Wong Kar-wai season
February 2, 2021 | David FarnorThe Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) has launched its own streaming platform – Cinema 3 – and its opening the doors in style with a season dedicated to Wong Kar-wai in partnership with BFI Player.
Streaming on both Cinema 3 … Read More
Arrow streaming service launches in UK
February 1, 2021 | David FarnorArrow Video has launched its new streaming service in the UK today. Simply called Arrow, the subscription platform brings their passion for all things genre to curate international cinema and TV that ranges from Westerns to giallo and Asian cinema.
Capone to debut on Netflix UK this February
January 31, 2021 | David FarnorCapone, starring Tom Hardy, finally has a UK release date with the gangster drama set for a February debut on Netflix UK.
Written and directed by Fantastic Four and Chronicle helmer Josh Trank, the film chronicles the final days of … Read More
The New Mutants reclaim top spot in UK VOD chart
January 30, 2021 | David FarnorThe New Mutants reclaims the Number 1 spot in the UK’s Official Film Chart this week. The superhero horror based on the Marvel Comics series, returns to pole position after claiming the top spot earlier this month following its release … Read More
Leicester Comedy Festival 2021: The online line-up and how it works
January 30, 2021 | David FarnorThe Leicester Comedy Festival is going online for 2021, with more than 50 live comedy events and specials streaming throughout February.
The event, which runs from Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 21st February, will bring stand-up, podcasts, interviews, game shows and … Read More
Burns Night: 14 Scottish films to put on your watchlist
January 25, 2021 | David FarnorTo many people January means dark evenings, renewed efforts to start exercising or curling up with a crime drama box set. But 25th January is a night for celebration, as Scottish poet Robert Burns is honoured with suppers of haggis, … Read More
Bill and Ted Face the Music tops UK Official Film Chart
January 23, 2021 | David FarnorLong-awaited sequel Bill & Ted Face The Music put on a most excellent show in people’s living rooms this week, rising to Number 1 in the UK’s Official Film Chart on digital downloads alone.
The third outing for Alex Winter … Read More
BFI Future Film Festival 2021: The online line-up
January 23, 2021 | David FarnorThe 2021 BFI Future Film Festival will be taking place virtually this year, with a four-day event that will feature 45 short films.
Now in its 14th year, the festival is dedicated to showcasing work by young filmmakers aged 16 … Read More
Homeschooling: Record number of kids turn to the BBC
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorA record number of kids, parents and teachers have turned to BBC iPlayer this month, as the Beeb steps up its educational offering during the current coronavirus lockdown.
From 11th January, BBC Two and CBBC have been broadcasting dedicated slots … Read More