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New Director General must rebuild the BBC for the streaming era
If he’s to secure the BBC’s relevance in a streaming-first landscape, Matt Brittin will need to oversee a fundamental review of its approach to content distribution.
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Joan Collins horror flick Empire of the Ants heads to Blu-ray
Eureka Entertainment is bringing the cult 1970s eco-horror to Blu-ray in June.
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Cancelling subscriptions set to get easier
New rules will require companies to offer easy one-click cancellation where subscriptions were first taken out online.
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BBC’s UKTV announces new executive hires
Part of BBC Studios, the BBC’s £2bn commercial unit, the highly profitable UKTV portfolio operates a mix of advertising and subscription funded channels here in the UK.
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Vincent Price and Peter Cushing classic Madhouse is coming to Blu-ray
Vincent Price and Peter Cushing’s 1974 horror flick Madhouse is coming to Blu-ray on June 22nd as part of the Eureka Classics range .
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Sky Sports signs major Women’s boxing deal
Sky is set to bring sports subscribers exclusive coverage of two women’s boxing nights each year after signing a new multi-year deal with boxing promoter Most Valuable Promotions.
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International Fencing Federation events to remain on TNT Sports UK
Audiences outside the UK can watch on Eurosport or HBO Max depending on local market availability.
Films and TV to Buy
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Joan Collins horror flick Empire of the Ants heads to Blu-ray
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Vincent Price and Peter Cushing classic Madhouse is coming to Blu-ray
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Attenborough’s Oh! What a Lovely War to make Blu-ray debut
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Stranger Things is getting a Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray release
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4K UHD release confirmed for Becoming Led Zeppelin
Latest streaming news
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Channel 4 launches new branded series Train-ing It with Joe Wilkinson
Each episode of Train‑ing It with Joe Wilkinson sees the comedian, actor and screenwriter joined by a famous face for “funny, curious and quietly revealing” conversations aboard the train.
Streaming deals and tips
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How to get free Apple TV from EE, BT and Barclays
The iPad and iPhone maker’s video streaming service offers a growing selection of exclusive high-end dramas, comedies and films.
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How to get free Disney+ in the UK – round up of the latest offers
For those looking to save on their streaming bills, several major brands are currently offering free access to Disney+.
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How to sign up to the standalone Prime Video plan on Amazon UK
As well as the regular ‘full fat’ version of Prime, Amazon also offers a standalone Prime Video option costing £5.99 per month.