From now until September 1st, Virgin TV customers can receive 70 per cent off a monthly subscription to movie streaming service Mubi for six months. The subscription, which usually costs £11.99 per month, will be discounted for Virgin TV customers who don’t currently have a Mubi account – saving them over £50 during the six-month […]
Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced the opening of its new base in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in line with its expanding international slate. The company has also announced a new psychological horror, The Fears, in development from Doctor Who director Andrew Gunn. The Fears, written and directed by seasoned visual drama director Andrew Gunn (Life on Mars, Survivors, Primeval) tells the story of an oppressive Immigration Detention Centre that becomes infected with a mysterious illness […]
wedotv, the ad-supported streaming TV network, has completed a licensing deal with New Regency for a package of more than 80 films. wedotv, which operates an AVoD platform and FAST channels, will make the films available on both its direct-to-consumer service and wedotv movies channels in the UK, Italy, DACH, Benelux, and the Nordics. “As […]
Mediapro, the Spanish audiovisual production and TV rights management company chaired by Tatxo Benet, has filed a lawsuit against its co-founder and former managing partner Jaume Roures, accusing him of misappropriation for refusing to transfer ownership of one of the group’s subsidiaries, Versatil Cinema. The lawsuit is a definitive break between Benet and Roures – […]
Sky is relaunching its VIP loyalty programme, saying it will offer over 3 million rewards and experiences for customers across the UK this year. Available to all Sky customers via the My Sky app, the revamped Sky VIP programme offers more perks than ever before – from weekly treats, to shopping savings, sports rewards and […]
Channel 4 Sales has announced that Genesis, the Korean premium car brand with the luxury experience, will sponsor film programming across Channel 4. Starting immediately, this year long deal will incorporate sponsorship of film programming across linear and streaming. The sponsorship idents, created by Innocean, will be shown across Channel 4, E4, More4 and Film4 […]
Virgin Media O2 has launched two new FAST channels, providing customers the opportunity to watch an array of new content at no extra cost. Available to Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top box, the new FAST channels offer viewers 24/7 access to binge-worthy TV favourites. Virgin TV customers will gain access to: British Screen […]
Prime Video in India has on-boarded NFDC – Cinemas of India, as an add-on subscription, priced at at INR 199 (€2) per year. As the home to classics from India, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) offers an extensive library featuring iconic films by internationally acclaimed directors such as Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, Mira Nair, Kalpana […]
Not everyone partakes in gambling, but nearly everyone has a clear image of what gambling is, especially in the context of high-end casinos. This is largely thanks to cinema and their decades of including casinos in their stories. Without a doubt, casinos have had their reputation impacted by popular films. This goes for both the […]
Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) of YouTube’s global monthly active users now watch more traditional TV and film content on the platform. Documentaries, TV shows and films are included in the top five most-watched content types on YouTube, according to consumer research by Ampere Analysis. YouTube has the largest active user base of […]