As we settle into 2021 and await our turn in the vaccination queue, there’s plenty to keep us entertained on Netflix until we get to the front of the line.
Thirty years later and Bill & Ted are back to save the world with rock, although long term franchise fans will need some hardcore rose-tinted specs, preferably with HDR, as the 4K disc doesn't have any.
Disaster movie maestro Roland Emmerich delivers a greatest hits effort here with his epic 2012, which can't really be faulted for doing exactly what it says on the tin, and provides a pretty effective experience in 4K with Dolby Atmos
One Night in Miami takes some artistic liberties with its portrayal of a real historic meeting of minds but grounds itself so forcefully in politics and humanity that it forms what might well be one of the most realistic and striking films of this year.
Reports indicate that MGM’s 25th James Bond movie No Time to Die will be moved once again to an autumn 2021 slot as it tries to avoid a slow box office death due to the global pandemic.
Movies & TV News
Sky Q adds BBC Sounds app
by Andy Bassett
The BBC Sounds app now brings live radio broadcasts, music mixes and podcasts to Sky Q customers in the UK.
Virgin Media has announced a range of services available at no charge including some pay TV plus additional mobile data, minutes and texts to help with access to learning resources, staying connected and keeping entertained during the latest lockdown.
This year's answer to The Babadook isn't quite as adept at trading in metaphorical (and actual) horror, but nonetheless affords welcome depth to the dementia-driven drama.
The world’s largest TV and film streaming service, Netflix, is increasing prices, and for UK customers on the top tier this will mean a rise to £13.99 per month.
Just before Christmas, Disney announced that Star, its international version of Hulu, would be rolling out to Disney+ subscribers outside the US on Feb 23rd. It’s now revealed some of the lineup that will bring more mature viewing to the streaming service.
The Stand Season 1 Premiere (Starz) TV Show Review
by Cas Harlow
Stephen King's epic novel The Stand gets a second shot at TV life following the memorable 1994 incarnation, charting a timely story of weaponised influenza.