Where to watch the 2024 Oscar best picture nominees
by Andy Bassett
UPDATED with winners 11-Mar-2024: With the 2024 Oscar ceremony having just taken place, we look at the streaming services where you can quickly catch this year’s best film nominees so you can now 'agree to disagree' with the Academy's choices if you so wish.
Disney+ confirms ad-supported pricing tier for UK and Europe
by Ian Collen
If you were an early adopter of Disney+ when it launched back in March 2020, the chances are you’ll be receiving your annual subscription renewal notification around this time - and it’ll be a little more than the original £49.99 introductory offer.
Ad-supported Amazon Prime Video loses Dolby Vision and Atmos
by Ian Collen
With numerous members reporting the loss since the additional ‘Prime Video Ad Free’ charge was introduced, it's looking like you'll now need to pay the premium price for that premium Dolby content.
AVForums 4K and Blu-ray Podcast: 29th January 2024
by AVForums
The movies team takes a look at some of the best 4K and Blu-ray releases and looks at the current state of play in terms of disc release trends, boutique labels and how older, perhaps even niche, films appear to be faring well in gorgeous new 4K sets.
The movies team takes a look at some of the best movies you can see at the cinema, the best movies available on streaming and the best TV shows available on streaming, and considers, particularly in light of some of the disasters of 2023, whether it's about time Hollywood rethink their blockbuster model.
UPDATED WITH CONFIRMED DATES AND PRICING.
Existing UK and US members will be among those getting additional adverts in their future film and TV show viewing, with the option to upgrade to a costlier ad-free alternative.
The new service launches in a partnership with Apple TV 4K to offer 70 Freeview channels, along with its own set-top box options providing wider access to a host of Sky, TNT, and on-demand content.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 4th December 2023
by AVForums
Cas and the movies team close out the year with a look at what to look forward to in 2024, the films that were pushed back from 2023, the films that likely won't be seen until 2025 and what their most anticipated films of next year will be.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 20th November 2023
by AVForums
This week Tom looks at Saltburn at the cinema, Mark goes old school Spielberg for Duel in 4K, Cas checks out the best TMNT with Mutant Mayhem in 4K, plus we go hard on streaming TV and look at whether TV shows have surpassed theatrical movies.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 6th November 2023
by AVForums
Cas and the team bring you the latest cinema, 4K Disc and streaming reviews and news on this week's podcast. Plus, what epic films earn their length, and which outstay their welcome?
Netflix raises its prices in the UK and US with immediate effect
by Ian Collen
French users are also among the first to see the latest round of subscription increases, with the ad-free Basic and Premium packages going up by a pound or two.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 16th October 2023
by Phil Hinton
Cas and the team are back to discuss the latest cinema, streaming and 4K Blu-ray news and reviews. Plus, what are the best and worst legacy sequels? Click to listen
This week we go to the cinema for The Creator, turn to Netflix for Reptile, switch aspect ratios for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 4K UHD BD, investigate Studiocanal’s The Others 4K and revisit their release of Cutthroat Island on 4K, plus best and worst of Renny “Cliffhanger” Harlin.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 21st August 2023
by Phil Hinton
Cas and the team are back to discuss the latest film releases at the cinema, on streaming, on digital and on 4K Blu-ray discs. Listen to the movies podcast here.
AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition - 7th August 2023
by Phil Hinton
Cas and the team are back to discuss the latest movie, 4K Blu-ray and streaming releases including Barbie & Oppenheimer at the cinema, Jaws 2 and Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves 4K disc releases and much more...