10 classic tear-jerker films on demand
Sometimes, happy or sad, we all just need a good cry – and there’s few better ways of getting one than a really good film. We’ve compiled a list… read more
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The best of Netflix Stand Up Comedy Specials
Netflix has made great strides to improve its comedy slate over the last year. Some of our favourite comedians from all over the world now have their own comedy… read more
The best additions to Netflix this August
The summer is here and so is the lack of decent television on our TV screens. Fortunately, the good folks at Netflix are sorting us out with some real… read more
The best box sets to binge on demand
The World Cup is over, Love Island is over and we have nothing left to watch on TV. Telly fans need not despair, as the bleak summer months are… read more
The best summer films on demand
The summer heatwave is here and, well, frankly it’s too hot to be outside. We’ve compiled a list of the best summer films to enjoy on demand, ideally in… read more
Missing the World Cup? Here are the 10 best football films on demand
The World Cup may finally be over, but our newfound love for the beautiful game is ongoing. Fortunately, Netflix, Amazon and Now TV are full of footballing gems to… read more
Here are the 10 best new films coming to BT TV this September
The kids may be heading back to school, but that doesn’t mean the adults can’t continue to enjoy themselves with some quality new films courtesy of BT TV! This month… read more
Here are the 10 best new films coming to BT TV this September
The kids may be heading back to school, but that doesn’t mean the adults can’t continue to enjoy themselves with some quality new films courtesy of BT TV! This month we’re treated to a Mad Hatter, an awful singer, an unforgettable romance, hordes of Orcs, one heck of a superhero showdown, and much much more to keep you entertained. So what are you waiting for? Put these in your viewing calendars!
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Captain America: Civil War
The Avengers are back, but not assembled, as Captain America and Iron Man’s disagreement over potential government superintendence of their activities sets them into two opposing factions. Obviously, almost every MCU player comes onto the scene to weigh in on the feud, making this one serious superhero spectacle. Starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, and Martin Freeman.
Buy from 30.08.16
Rent from 05.09.16
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice slips through a magical looking glass that finds her back in Underland with the White Queen, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Discovering the Mad Hatter to be acting madder than usual over the loss of his family, Alice must travel back in time and embark on a race to save the Hatter and his loved ones before time runs out.
Buy from 19.09.16
Rent from 03.10.16
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Me Before You
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke plays the ever-optimistic caregiver of a wealthy young banker left paralysed from an accident two years earlier (Sam Clafin), and the two find their lives and hearts changed by one another forever in this romantic weepy adaptation of Jojo Moyes’s novel of the same name.
Buy from 26.09.16
Rent from 10.10.16
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Bad Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising
In this riotous follow-up to 2014’s Bad Neighbours, young parents Mac and Kelly must now team up with their former fraternity nemeses Teddy and Pete, in order to battle the raucous sorority sisters who’ve moved in next door. Why don’t these guys just move house, already? With Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Chloë Grace Moretz, Selena Gomez and Rose Byrne.
Buy from 29.08.16
Rent from 12.09.16
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Warcraft
From Duncan Jones, the director behind Moon and Source Code, comes this big screen reimagining of the World of Warcraft video game franchise. The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilisation faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonise another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home.
Buy from 26.09.16
Rent from 10.10.16
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The Nice Guys
The unlikely pairing of Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe team up in this comedy caper from the director of Iron Man 3. Set in 1977 Los Angeles, two private eyes investigate the disappearance of a girl and the death of a porn star, both of which they soon find out are somehow entangled with the mob. Think Inherent Vice meets Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Buy and rent from 26.09.16
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Florence Foster Jenkins
Meryl Streep plays the titular Jenkins, a New York socialite in the 1940s, who dreams of becoming a great opera singer; despite not being able to sing. At all. Meanwhile her husband St. Clair (Hugh Grant) goes to extreme lengths to make sure his wife never finds out how awful she truly is, which proves quite the challenge when she announces her plans for a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Buy from 29.08.16
Rent from 05.09.16
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Money Monster
Jodie Foster directs another movie about why everyone hates Wall Street, in which George Clooney plays the host of a television show, Money Monster, who picks hot stocks. When a disgruntled investor (Jack O’Connell) claiming to have lost everything on one of the show’s tips interrupts a live broadcast, Clooney’s character is taken hostage and, with the help of his producer (Julia Roberts), must try to defuse the heated situation.
Buy from 19.09.16
Rent from 03.10.16
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Friend Request
After a college student ‘unfriends’ a girl online, she has to battle a demonic presence that wants to make her lonely by killing her best friends in this well-received horror from German director Simon Verhoeven. Starring Alycia Debnam-Carey (The 100, Fear the Walking Dead), William Moseley, Connor Paolo, Brit Morgan, Brooke Markham, Sean Marquette, and Liesl Ahlers.
Buy from 05.09.16
Rent from 19.09.16
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Our Kind of Traitor
Based on the best selling novel by master of espionage-based intrigue John le Carré, this tense new British spy thriller stars Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris as a British couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, who find themselves caught up in a plot to launder millions of Russian mafia money.
Buy from 05.09.16
Rent from 12.09.16
The best movies joining NOW TV this August
Last week we gave you the lowdown on the best programming coming to Netflix UK this August. Now it’s time for all you NOW TV subscribers to get your… read more
The best movies joining NOW TV this August
Last week we gave you the lowdown on the best programming coming to Netflix UK this August. Now it’s time for all you NOW TV subscribers to get your lineup of the best films joining the Sky Cinema service in the month ahead. From childhood fantasies to adult adventures, there’s a whole lot of fun for all the family on NOW TV this August.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this spy-fi action comedy from Guy Richie sees a CIA agent and a KGB agent forced to work together to stop a nuclear plot during the height of the Cold War. Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki and Hugh Grant.
Available 05.08.16
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The Good Dinosaur
A violent rainstorm washes plucky young dinosaur Arlo miles down a surging river and far from home. Bruised and battered, he’s scared and alone until he meets Spot – a Neanderthal nipper who offers to help him get back to his family. However, their journey is fraught with danger.
Available 06.08.16
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Pan
12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland for the first time in this lavish prequel to the J. M. Barrie children’s classic. Joined by friends James Hook and Tiger Lily, Peter must become the hero he’s destined to be, by defeating the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. With Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Cara Delevigne and Levi Miller.
Available 12.08.16
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Suffragette
Intense drama tracing the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement as they fought for the right to vote. Directed by Sarah Gavron (Brick Lane, Village at the End of the World) and written by Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Shame), Suffragette is made by British women, about British women, and stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne-Marie Duff, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw and Meryl Streep. Read our full review here.
Available 14.08.16
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The Martian
In this multi-Oscar nominated sci-fi epic from Alien director Ridley Scott, an astronaut accidentally left behind on Mars by his mission crew must endure a four-year wait until another mission can be sent to rescue him. Stranded in a habitat only intended to last one month, he desperately attempts to build a sustainable living environment on a planet where nothing grows. Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Sebastian Stan and Donald Glover.
Available 19.08.16
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The Dressmaker
Alleged child-killer and fashion queen Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet) returns to her dirt-poor 1950s Australian wheat-belt home from the fashion salons of Paris to clear her name and reconnect with her batty mother (Judy Davis). However, the small-minded townsfolk – with the exception of Hugh Weaving’s cross-dressing cop and Liam Hemsworth’s decent-minded handyman – want to see her suffer for her crime.
Available 21.08.16
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The Survivalist
After the disintegration of society, a lone man makes his home in a cabin in the woods relying on subsistence farming to avoid starvation. After eking out a living for seven years, a woman and a teenage girl arrive at his settlement; an unwelcome development that disturbs his equilibrium. Starring Martin McCann, Mia Goth and Olwen Fouere.
Available 22.08.16
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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
Set thirty years after Return of the Jedi, the cosmic saga continues with the return of Star Wars stalwarts Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO alongside new stars John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. After defeating the Galactic Empire, old rebels join forces with new allies to face a fresh threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of stormtroopers.
Available 26.08.16
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Hotel Transylvania 2
The spooktacular sequel to Adam Sandler’s highest grossing film sees over-protective dad and hotel owner Count Dracula mortified that his vampiric daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) has married human dweeb Johnny (Andy Samberg). Worse yet, their baby boy Dennis shows no sign of sprouting pointy gnashers, leading the count to enrol his ghoulish buddies Frankenstein (Kevin James), Wolfman (Steve Buscemi), the Mummy (Keegan-Michael Key) and the Invisible Man (David Spade) to persuade Dennis embrace his inner bloodsucker.
Available 27.08.16
Brooklyn, Sicario, The Lobster & more: What’s new to Netflix UK this August
So you’ve already polished off July’s additions to Netflix, and you’re hungry to know what’s in store for August. We know the feeling well. That’s why we’re particularly thrilled… read more
Brooklyn, Sicario, The Lobster & more: What’s new to Netflix UK this August
So you’ve already polished off July’s additions to Netflix, and you’re hungry to know what’s in store for August. We know the feeling well. That’s why we’re particularly thrilled to tell you what’s joining the streaming service next month, as the listings are veritably crammed with awesome titles, including Baz Luhrmann’s new original series, the new movie adaptation of The Little Prince, some of last year’s most acclaimed blockbusters, and a whole lot of other exciting content. Take a look:
Sicario
Emily Blunt packs a serious punch as an FBI agent enlisted to bring down the leader of a brutal Mexican cartel in this intense drug-trade thriller from Prisoners director Denis Villeneuve. Also starring Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Donovan and Daniel Kaluuya.
Available 01.08.16
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Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie
Johnny Depp as Donald Trump? It happened, and it was downright hilarious. Now you can watch the whole Funny or Die feature, which purports to be based on Trump’s 1987 book The Art of the Deal, and also stars Alf, Alfred Molina, Jack McBrayer, Michaela Watkins, Stephen Merchant, Patton Oswalt.
Available 01.08.16
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Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23
If you fell in love with Krysten Ritter in her leading role in Marvel’s Jessica Jones last year, get ready to see her in a completely different role as the unapologetically naughty roommate from hell in this irresistible sitcom from Fresh Off the Boat creator Nahnatchka Khan. Regrettably short lived after being cut at just two seasons, you’ll see why fans have been tirelessly petitioning for its return since it ended. Also starring Dawson’s Creek‘s James Van Der Beek.
Available 01.08.16
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The Little Prince
Featuring the voices of Paul Rudd, Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Ricky Gervais, Marion Cotillard and James Franco, this gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Antoine de Saint-Exupéry story will transport you back to into the magical world of The Aviator, The Little Prince, and all their friends.
Available 05.08.16
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Brooklyn
The ever dazzling Saoirse Ronan stars as an Irish immigrant in 1950s New York whose heart is torn between two men from two different worlds. Written by Nick Hornby, this one’s won so many awards we’ve lost count, so if you don’t believe us, believe the Academy! Also starring Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent.
Available 08.08.16
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Creed
Rising star Michael B. Jordan delivers a knockout performance as Adonis Johnson, who embarks on a career of pro boxing under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone in an Oscar-nominated turn) upon discovering the father he never knew was in fact boxing champion Apollo Creed.
Available 08.08.16
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The Lobster
This absurd comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos takes place in a not-too-distant dystopian future, where singledom is outlawed, and anyone not successfully in a romantic relationship has just forty-five days to find a mate, lest they be transformed into an animal. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, Léa Seydoux, and Ben Whishaw. Read our full review here.
Available 08.08.16
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The Get Down
Named after an old funk term for the section of a record that makes people dance, this latest project from Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann, who brought us Romeo + Juliet and The Great Gatsby, focusses on a group of kids growing up in late-1970s New York; a world where hip-hop rises from the ashes of disco. Watch the trailer here.
Available 12.08.16
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Zoo
Don’t miss this popular U.S. thriller based on James Patterson’s book of the same name, which follows zoologist Jackson Oz (James Wolk) as he races against time to discover why the numbers of animal attacks on humans have been increasing at such an alarming rate.
Available 16.08.16
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Wolf Hall
In case this multi-award winning historical drama managed to pass you by, catch up on all six instalments now, from rapid rise to power of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII, through to the death of Sir Thomas More, and Cromwell’s success in freeing the king of his marriage to Anne Boleyn. With Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy and Jonathan Pryce.
Available 25.08.16
The top 10 film releases on BT TV this July
As per usual, BT TV is jam packed with a whole lot of excellent blockbusters this month. July sees two giant animations join the service, plus a superhero showdown… read more
The top 10 film releases on BT TV this July
As per usual, BT TV is jam packed with a whole lot of excellent blockbusters this month. July sees two giant animations join the service, plus a superhero showdown and a bunch of fun sequels to feast your eyes on. Here are our top ten picks of BT’s releases this July!
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
In arguably the comics film event of the century, DC’s biggest heavyweights tussle to keep one another’s power in check, before teaming up to take on a threat even greater than each other; DOOMSDAY! DC legends Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg also make appears, alongside Wonder Woman and Lex Luther. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Shannon, and Jeremy Irons.
Own it first from 18.07.16
Rent it from 01.08.16
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Zootropolis
Currently the second highest-grossing film of 2016, this animated mystery adventure with the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, J.K. Simmons and Shakira follows the unlikely partnership between a rabbit police officer and a fox con artist as they uncover a conspiracy that involves the disappearance of predator civilians within a mammalian metropolis.
Own it first from 18.07.16
Rent it from 25.07.16
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Kung Fu Panda 3
Yep, there’s another one! This third instalment of the Kung Fu Panda animated franchise sees Po transition from student to teacher as he must train a group of fun-loving, clumsy pandas to become martial-arts fighters. Together they must unite to take on the evil Kai; a supernatural warrior who becomes stronger with each battle. With the voices of Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, Kate Hudson, and Jackie Chan.
Own it first from today
Rent it from 11.07.16
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London Has Fallen
Quick, protect the landmarks! This not-entirely-inappropriate-to-the-current-climate political thriller opens with the world’s most powerful leaders gathering in London to pay their respects after the death of the British prime minister. Without warning, terrorists then unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in ruins, leaving it up to Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) to spring into action and bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety.
Rent it from 18.07.16
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Grimsby
Two long lost brothers; Nobby’s a dim-witted football fan living with his loving girlfriend and nine children, and Sebastian’s a top MI6 agent who’s just uncovered a sinister plot. When the two reunite after 28 years apart, Nobby must help Sebastian to save the world and prove his innocence, and hilarity ensues. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane.
Own it now
Rent it from today
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10 Cloverfield Lane
The follow-up to the 2008 disaster film Cloverfield, this claustrophobic and creepy thriller follows a young woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who wakes up in an underground bunker completely shut off from the outside world, with no memory of how she got there. We can’t tell you too much more without giving the game away, but if you want, you can read our full, spoiler-free review here.
Own it first from 11.07.16
Rent it from 25.07.16
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The Divergent Series: Allegiant
Tris and the gang are back for the third instalment of the action-packed Divergent series. After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris and Four must now escape beyond the wall that encircles Chicago, leaving for the first time the only city and family they have ever known. But once outside, they finally discover the shocking truth of the world around them, and must make some very difficult choices. With Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Octavia Spencer, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, and Naomi Watts.
Own it first from today
Rent it from 11.07.16
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Hail Caesar!
The latest comedy from the Coen Brothers, this flamboyant crime caper turns the camera inwards to look at the behind-the-scenes world of the 1950s Hollywood film industry, where ‘fixer‘ Eddie Mannix attempts to discover what happened to an actor who vanishes during filming. With a star-studded cast including Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Channing Tatum.
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Rent it from 11.07.16
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Zoolander 2
An assassin is targeting beautiful patrons of the Blue Steel look, and it’s up to Derek and Hansel to stop the worldwide conspiracy in this ludicrous sequel to the 2001 cult comedy. Watch it for Benedict Cumberbatch as an androgynous European model with no eyebrows, if nothing else. Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch, Will Ferrell, Justin Bieber, and Olivia Munn.
Own it now
Rent it from today
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
The Portokalos family is back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding to follow up the beloved 2002 original. We catch up with Toula and Ian as they struggle to keep the spark in their marriage, while also dealing with a rebellious teenage daughter who clashes with Greek traditions, plus ageing parents and the endless needs of cousins and friends. But of course we can expect a happy, heartwarming conclusion from the light and fluffy rom-com.
Own it first from 18.07.16
Rent it from 01.08.16
