Netflix inks first-look deal with Sony for direct-to-streaming films

Netflix has inked a first-look deal with Sony for the studio’s original direct-to-streaming films.

The worldwide deal builds on the partnership that has existed between the two entertainment giants for some time, largely centred around Sony’s animated titles. In the … Read More

Cineworld shortens theatrical window in Warner Bros deal

Cineworld has become the latest exhibitor to take steps to shorten the theatrical window, with a new deal with Warner Bros in place ahead of reopening its doors.

The past year has seen a number of high-profile movies go straight … Read More

PlayStation Store shuts TV and film shop

The PlayStation Store is shutting up shop for films and TV shows.

The store, which launched on the games console back in 2006, offers downloadable content for purchase, including games and add-ons such as themes and additional content. But it … Read More

Arrow streaming service launches in UK

Arrow 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.

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Paramount+ streaming service ready for US launch

Paramount is launching its new streaming service, Paramount+, this March.

The platform will effectively be a rebranding of CBS All Access, which has so far given the world Star Trek: Discovery, Lower Decks and Picard, as well as a revival … Read More

2020: A record year for digital video

2020 was a record year for digital video, according to figures from Official Charts Company, Futuresource Consulting and Kantar, with viewers in varying forms of lockdowns and tiered restrictions not only turning to subscription streaming services such as Netflix but … Read More

Quibi in talks to sell shows to Roku

Quibi is reportedly readying to sell its library of original shows to Roku.

The streaming platform was the big bust of 2020, launching in the US and UK in April 2020 and shutting its doors just a matter of months … Read More

Wonder Woman 1984 set for premium VOD UK release in January

Wonder Woman 1984 will officially be released on premium VOD in the UK in January.

The blockbuster sequel to Patty Jenkins’ groundbreaking 2017 hit sees Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince enter the Cold War era, as she faces two threats – … Read More

Warner Bros announces HBO Max plan for all 2021 releases

Warner Bros is doubling down on its new HBO Max platform with an unprecedented plan to release all 17 of its titles day-and-date in the US in 2021.

HBO Max, which launched in May this year, is not currently available … Read More

Wonder Woman 1984 set for cinema and streaming release this December

Wonder Woman will be released in cinemas this Christmas, Warner Bros has officially announced, but will also stream online in the USA.

The blockbuster sequel to Patty Jenkins’ groundbreaking 2017 hit has been waiting in the wings of cinemas for … Read More