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“The Brutalist” was one of the buzziest titles to come out of the Venice Film Festival, pushing filmmaker Brady Corbet immediately into many Oscar predictions lists for best director. Many might not be aware that, 20 years earlier, Corbet was the teenage lead star of the film “Thunderbirds.”

This cinematic fact was revealed on stage at the BFI London Film Festival in something of a rare public talk by the heads of Working Title, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.

Despite being arguably the U.K.’s best known and most successful production company — whose more than 150 films have landed more than 300 Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes combined — the two were asked to discuss their failures and the lessons learned along the way.

“Thunderbirds” — based on the cult sci-fi TV series — was among the flops mentioned, making just $28 million from a budget of $57 million.

The fault with that film — according to Fellner...

Matt Damon was once tapped to star in the movie The Fighter alongside Mark Wahlberg. He’d later drop out of the project, and Christian Bale would pick up the role. In hindsight, Damon Bale might’ve been better for the movie.

How Matt Damon felt about Christian Bale replacing him in ‘The Fighter’ Christian Bale and Matt Damon | Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Bale portrayed Mark Wahlberg’s brother in the sports movie The Fighter, which earned The Dark Knight star his first Oscar. He teamed up with David O. Russell for the feature, who he already had history working with. Before the movie ended up in Russell’s hands, however, Damon was supposed to play Bale’s critically praised role. Damon would later be phased out of the project during the script’s development. After seeing Bale’s performance, however, Damon believed everything worked out for the best.

“Matt...

A new month brings new BritBox arrivals for British TV lovers!

Before “Taskmaster” returns to Channel 4 on Thursday, Sept. 12, starting binging new arrival “Man Down,” created/written by and starring Greg Davies. The full series will come to the streamer throughout the month, with each season of the four-season series premiering on Mondays beginning Sept. 2.

Crawl into the criminal underbelly with the International Emmy Award-winning three-part crime thriller “Des,” starring David Tennant as infamous Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Also new this month are Season 5 of crime drama “The Bay” and Season 3 of police procedural “The Tower,” which will begin streaming new weekly episodes this month.

Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new, and find out everything coming to BritBox throughout September!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in September 2024? “Man Down” Seasons 1–4 | Mondays,...

For students fathoming British accents, cinema is a godsend. Three Ukrainians getting used to Yorkshire explain how light entertainment has been seriously useful

‘That’s my favourite moment,” says Tanya Driver, as she points to the large screen facing her students. At Keighley College, students laugh along to the antics of Rowan Atkinson’s Mr Bean, more specifically the part when Mr Bean is visiting his dentist. The favourite moment in question is when Mr Bean’s chair is “reclining”, which Tanya enunciates and writes on the whiteboard as students jot down the word.

This is an entry level two Esol (English for speakers of other languages) class at Keighley College in West Yorkshire. Driver has been teaching English to students from all walks of life for 22 years. She usually shows five to six forms of TV and film to the students in each academic year, which, as well as Mr Bean,...

Rowan Atkinson has entertained audiences as Mr. Bean since the 90s, which remains the most popular role of his career. The talented comedian certainly ranks among the top echelon of the greatest comedians ever. Atkinson also starred in some other amazing films, including Never Say Never Again, Love Actually, and most recently, Wonka.

Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean in 1997’s Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie | Credits: Working Title Films

The actor is known for his charming personality and incredible wit as seen in his media interactions and interviews. However, the comedian’s inspiring actions in a life-and-death situation in his life prevented a catastrophe that would have resulted in his death along with his family. The extraordinary details of the event prove that Atkinson is a force to be reckoned with.

Rowan Atkinson Became A Real Life Superhero As He Saved His Family From A Plane Crash

The Johnny English...

The trend of streamers bundling together to increase value and engagement continues.

The Great Bundling Craze is continuing to sweep across the streaming landscape. The biggest streamers in the marketplace like Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and others have all joined new bundles in 2024, and now smaller streamers are getting in on the trend. As part of its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, Lionsgate Entertainment announced that it was adding its direct-to-consumer service Starz to a new streaming bundle with BritBox, which should make its way to customers by the end of 2024.

Key Details: Lionsgate executives said the new bundle would be available to customers sometime next quarter. The bundle will be sold directly through starz.com There was no official word on how much the combo will end up costing. Save 70% $9.99+ / month starz.com

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The new combination of Starz and BritBox will be available sometime “next quarter.

BritBox is back with new titles this August! After adding the first two seasons of the Emmy Award-winning espionage series “Killing Eve” starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, the British streamer will add the junior and senior seasons throughout the month.

Multiple acclaimed United Kingdom dramedies will have their North American and United States premieres this month, including the first season of Channel 4’s “The Change,” created and written by and starring Bridget Christie, and the second season of “Avoidance,” written by and starring Romesh Ranganathan.

Whether you’re looking for a docuseries on King Charles or a multi-part crime thriller, find out everything coming to BritBox in August, including The Streamable’s top picks for the month!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in August 2024? “The Change” Season 1 | Thursday, Aug. 1

Award-winning stand-up Bridget Christie leads the cast as Linda,...

As far as iconic animated feature films are concerned, 1994’s The Lion King can arguably be considered one of the best of all time. Over the decades, the heartwarming narrative of a father-son legacy has continued to stay relevant for various generations of audiences.

A still from 1994’s The Lion King (image credit: Walt Disney Studios)

While the remake by Jon Favreau in 2019 also received high praise, the allure of the original is still considered unmatched thanks to memorable voice performances by veteran stars including Rowan Atkinson, whose distinctive voice gave life to the famous Zazu. But fans will be shocked to know that Atkinson initially refused to take on this project.

Rowan Atkinson Wasn’t Interested in Playing This Cult Character In The Lion King

Almost 30 years after is release, The Lion King continues to provide some wonderfully nostalgic moments for fans of different generations. The emotional story of...

For about as long as he has been writing, directing, and producing films and television programs, Richard Curtis has continually devoted his time and energy to charitable causes benefitting impoverished people all over the world. In acknowledgment of his tireless efforts, the British multihyphenate has been named the next recipient of the film academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Along with Quincy Jones, Juliet Taylor, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, Curtis is set to be recognized at the 15th annual Governors Awards. In a press statement, academy president Janet Yang referred to Curtis as “a brilliant comedic storyteller whose tremendous charitable efforts embody the meaning of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.” Indeed, the New Zealand native and Oxford graduate has earned a reputation as one of the most compassionate and socially conscious figures in his industry.

Apart from his filmmaking career, Curtis is best known as the co-founder of Comic Relief,...

BritBox is back with new titles this July! It’s a lighter-than-usual month at the best of British TV and film streamer, but there’s no shortage of great crime and espionage drama additions, including the Emmy Award-winning “Killing Eve,” starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, which will have its first and second seasons join the library this month.

Also up next are Season 4 of the John Simm-led “Grace” and Season 2 of the critically acclaimed “The Responder,” starring Martin Freeman. BritBox will also add new seasons of classic British series like “Silent Witness” and “Lovejoy.” Plus, the beloved action spy series “Callan” will see its first two seasons join BritBox’s library.

Find out everything coming to BritBox in July, including The Streamable’s top picks for the month!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in July 2024? “Grace” Season 4 | Tuesday,...

Banijay’s landmark reality show “Big Brother” will launch in Malta later this year, thanks to a new pact inked by Banijay Rights with local producer, greatt company, run by co-founder Mark Grech.

The new deal marks the 70th adaptation of the original Dutch television series where a group of total strangers are cooped up in a custom-built house equipped with cameras throughout. While under constant surveillance, the contestants compete in various challenges and try to avoid being kicked out by fellow houseguests. Under the process of elimination, the remaining two vie for the grand cash prize.

“A pioneering format with consistently excellent ratings, ‘Big Brother’ needs little introduction as a global television hit,” said Marion Vergnaud, SVP Iberia, Italy and Malta, Banijay Rights, who brokered the agreement, adding: “We are thrilled to be working with our local broadcast and production partners on this new version in Malta, and we...

In an age of streaming wars that also compete with traditional television (which in itself is streamed through internet companies), in the middle, you have the live-streaming television apps — like PlutoTV, Plex, TubiTV, Roku Channel and Freevee — that simulate broadcast television with scheduled programmings of previously released content. These apps are free, but the catch is that they are ad-supported, which brings us full circle back to traditional television. Even further down the line, smart TVs feature their own list of streaming stations on default. These stations usually feature channels that are dedicated to a singular subject of content.

Deadline is now reporting that Distributor Banijay Rights will be unveiling a channel dedicated to Mr. Bean, the often-silent physical comedy character from British actor Rowan Atkinson. The Mr. Bean Channel is set to be available across 29 territories on Samsung TV Plus, LG, Plex, Rakuten TV and Tcl. The network will...

Exclusive: Mr Bean is moving into the Fast lane.

Distributor Banijay Rights has launched the first ever free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) network solely devoted to Rowan Atkinson’s beloved comedy character. It will be available across 29 territories on Samsung TV Plus, LG, Plex, Rakuten TV and Tcl.

The channel will be dedicated to Mr Bean: The Animated Series, which is produced by Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family. Mr Bean: The Animated Series was recently commissioned for a fourth 52-part series alongside deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and Itvx.

The animation follows the antics of Mr Bean and Teddy, as they embark on a series of adventures, making plenty of mischief along the way.

Co-created by Atkinson and Richard Curtis, Mr Bean first aired more than 30 years ago and centers on “a child in a grown man’s body” as he solves various problems presented by everyday tasks and...

As we are now officially in June, BritBox has announced their slate of new programming arriving this month. From beloved, returning police dramas to new series premiering for the first time. We have the complete list and have selected three of the most exciting titles landing on the service during the month.

In the United States, BritBox has just one subscription price. American Anglophiles can sign up for the service for just $8.99 per month. Not only will they have access to all of the new titles every month, but they will also get an incredible library of iconic series like, “Sherlock,” “Luther,” “Vera,” “Father Brown,” “Death in Paradise,” and more.

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 3 Best Shows, Movies, and Specials Coming to BritBox in June 2024? “Changing Ends” | Thursday, June 6

Chatty Man himself Alan Carr stars in the semi-autobiographical sitcom that focuses on the comedian’s upbringing...

Yesterday, all their troubles seemed so far away.

In 2022, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe sued Universal Pictures after they rented the 2019 movie “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime Video and subsequently felt they had been bamboozled by the trailer. The film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, is a zany musical fantasy in which Himesh Patel, a struggling musician, is bonked on the head and wakes up in a world in which The Beatles Never Happened. As such, he starts playing their songs as if they are his own and the movie follows the expected Preston Sturges-like tropes you might expect.

The trailer for the movie featured quite a few glimpses of the alluring Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, later Oscar-nominated for her leading turn in “Blonde,” who ended up not being in the movie at all. An early cut included her character, but that storyline was shaved down after the movie tested poorly.

In a move reminiscent of Hulu’s latest dealings, BritBox is now coming under the control of a single company.

It’s a little strange to see streaming services that are controlled by more than one company these days. Hulu, for example, is finally in the process of coming under the full ownership of Disney, after years of being split between that company, Fox and Comcast. The journey of BritBox from multiple owners to one has been far swifter, as BBC Studios has announced it has acquired ITV’s 50% stake in the international arm of British-focused streaming platform.

BBC Studios paid $322 million for ITV’s stake in BritBox. Extended licensing agreements will keep ITV content available to stream on Britbox for years to come. A change in ownership could signal big incoming changes for BritBox. 7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com

BBC Studios, which is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC British public service broadcaster,...

Looking for a bit of mystery? The best of British streamer BritBox is heading into the new month with a crime-heavy collection of new film and TV titles! The month will kick off with the BritBox exclusive serial adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery “Murder Is Easy,” starring David Jonsson and Penelope Wilton. Continue throughout March for repeat offenders, like Season 2 of the multi-bafta Award-winning anthology series “Time,” the complete 12-season police procedural program “Trial & Retribution,” or the 1990s crime drama “Killer Net.”

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s latest additions and learn everything coming to the streamer this March!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in March 2024? “Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy” | Friday, March 1

David Jonsson leads the cast as the young and ambitious Luke Fitzwilliam in the recent BBC One Christie adaptation. Arriving from...

European giant Beta Film, known for ambitious titles such as “Babylon Berlin” and “The Swarm,” has shared with Variety in exclusivity a first-look picture of 1o-part series “Rise of the Raven,” which it hails as “one of the most epic European TV productions of all time.”

“Rise of the Raven” weighs in as a passion project of Hungarian-born and Canada-based producer Robert Lantos, behind “Sunshine,” “The Sweet Hereafter,” “Barney’s Version,” “Eastern Promises” and “Crimes of the Future.”

A highlight at Beta Film’s showcase this Tuesday at the London TV Screenings, “Rise of the Raven” turns on the extraordinary feat of Hungarian army commander Janos Hunyadi, played by discovery Gellért L. Kádár, who in 1456 won a bloody, brutal Battle of Belgrade against a vast Ottoman force twice the size of his troops who were often farm labourers armed with just slings and patriotic fervor.

Hunyadi largely halted a full Ottoman...

The Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling that embryos created using in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) are legally equivalent to people has caused absolute chaos as healthcare providers try to figure out the implications of this new legal status quo. It’s potentially massive and unsettling, as John Oliver pointed out the core absurdity on Last Week Tonight when he joked: “If you freeze an embryo, it’s fine. If you freeze a person, you have some explaining to do.”

The ruling, handed down last week, is already impacting fertility clinics across the state.

You have until 11pm Est to save 67% on BritBox - Making it just $9 for 3 months.

The deepest discount we’ve seen on BritBox comes to a close tonight. The last time we saw a deal like this was on Black Friday, so you may need to wait another 9 months until you see something like this again.

Customers who sign up online between now and 11 pm Est on Feb 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan and you can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV.

How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $9 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter...

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” tops the nominations list at lucky number 13 at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards, its 77th ceremony celebrating the best of British and international contributions to film. Others to look out for include “Poor Things,” “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and more, plus this year’s Ee Rising Star Award, with nominees Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Sophie Wilde. In the United Kingdom, the BAFTAs will air on the BBC, but BritBox will carry the simulcast stream for this year’s ceremony, which will be hosted by David Tennant from Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, Feb. 18 beginning at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox.

How to Watch 2024 BAFTA Awards When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3:00 Pm Est Where: BritBox Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox.

90 days of BritBox for just $9? That’s better than the BritBox Black Friday deal last year. But you have to hurry to get it.

Presidents Day may be uniquely American, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this weekend new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.

Customers who sign up online between now and February 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription rate and better than the Black Friday deal they ran in November. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently. And one more important thing to note: You can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV per the terms of the promotion.

Los Angeles, Feb 12 (Ians) ‘Mr Bean’ star Rowan Atkinson, who has previously played the titular hapless secret agent in three movies in the spy spoof franchise ‘Johnny English’ will return for a fourth installement.

He featured in ‘Jhonny English’, ‘Johnny English Reborn’, and 2018’s ‘Johnny English Strikes Again’.

The movie will be shot in the summer in the UK and Malta, but the plot details are being kept under wraps, according to Screendaily. Details about the project are largely unknown, but Working Titles Films will produce for the fourth time, reports aceshowbiz.com.

While promoting the third movie in the series, Atkinson said he thought a fourth installment would be unlikely.

Speaking during a Reddit Ama (Ask Me Anything), he said: “I doubt it but thank you very much for implying you’d like to see another one. But at the same time… never say never.”

Meanwhile, the actor previously...

BritBox is bringing more of Britain’s best across the pond and around the world! This month, the best-of-British TV and film streamer will be adding several titles, from critically acclaimed debuts to historical miniseries. Binge BAFTA-winning projects, including Michaela Coel’s “Chewing Gum,” the series finale of “There She Goes,” and get ready for this year’s Ee BAFTA Film Awards, which will once again be simulcast on the streamer on Sunday, Feb. 18 for BritBox subscribers in the United States, Canada, and five other countries.

Ready to watch? Continue below to see The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s February additions, and find out everything joining the platform this month!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in February 2024? “Chewing Gum” | Thursday, Feb. 1

The two-season comedy series won just as many BAFTAs for creator and star Michaela Coel, her...

The animated version of Rowan Atkinson’s silent slapstick sitcom Mr Bean is to return to television for a fourth series in 2025.

Mr Bean must be one of the most well known comedy characters on the planet. Relying entirely on Rowan Atkinson’s rubber face, slapstick and visual humour, Atkinson first wrote the show with Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll almost 35 years ago.

Premiering in 1990, Mr Bean ran for just 15 episodes, with stories typically following a formula of the hapless title character trying to accomplish a seemingly simple task and escalating it to farcical levels. Memorable moments include a dangerous diving experience, putting his swimming trunks on without removing his trousers and, perhaps the most iconic sequence from the entire series – getting a turkey stuck on his head. In 1997, the character went to America in the feature film Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie, which was directed by the much missed comedian Mel Smith.

A fourth season of “Mr. Bean: The Animated Series” is set to return worldwide in 2025.

Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family has commissioned the series in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and Itvx, via deals agreed by Banijay Rights.

Executive produced and voiced by Rowan Atkinson, Season 4 will comprise 52 x 11’ episodes, bringing the total number of episodes across all series to 182 x 11-minutes. It will air on Cartoonito and HBO Max across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids channels and streaming services across Southeast Asia and South Asia, and on Itvx Kids in the U.K. and Ireland from 2025, which marks the 35th anniversary of the first live-action episode.

The animation follows the antics of Mr. Bean and Teddy, as they embark on a series of adventures, making plenty of mischief along the way. Produced by Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, managing director Tom Beattie is also an executive producer.

Stream ‘Luther,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ and much more new and classic British TV with a subscription to BritBox.

British TV has a dedicated following essentially everywhere around the world. The quirky, dry British wit creates rollicking laughter in a certain crowd every time, and British murder mysteries have a huge and passionate fanbase.

That’s why BritBox dedicates itself to offering the very best in British television, with titles such as Irvine Welsh’s “Crime” and its new original series “Archie” alongside classic titles like “Keeping Up Appearances” and fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” and “Luther.” For a limited time, new customers can take 20% off an annual subscription to BritBox and stream their favorite shows all year long for $71.99 instead of $89.99!

How to Get Annual BritBox Subscription for $71.99 (20% off) Click here to activate the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save.” Enter your payment and contact information to finish signing up.

Get ready for a new month at BritBox! While the British streamer is only adding a handful of new titles this month ahead of more additions in February like Sir Lenny Henry’s “Three Little Birds,” its new picks, which includes psychological thriller mini-series “The Ex-Wife” and Season 2 of a popular Scottish crime series, are not to be missed.

Find out what’s coming to BritBox in January!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What Shows and Movies Are Coming to BritBox in January 2024? “The Ex-Wife” | Thursday, Jan. 11

Initially released on Paramount+ in the United States, the psychological thriller based on Jess Ryder’s novel of the same name and adapted by “Downton” Abbey actor Catherine Steadman follows Tasha, a young woman living an idyllic life with a perfect house, a loving husband, and a beautiful daughter. However, her husband’s ex-wife will not leave their family alone, intent on staying in the picture,...

Hollywood star Hugh Grant revealed that he “hated” playing an Oompa-Loompa as he opened up about his most recent film role.

The 63-year-old actor has played some versatile characters over the years but that hasn’t stopped him from being honest about certain opportunities.

In the new Wonka film, which is directed by Paddington’s Paul King, Grant plays the strange orange-faced creatures who aid Willy Wonka in running his precious chocolate factory.

Unlike the previous films based on the cherished children’s book by Roald Dahl, the upcoming release focuses solely on a young Wonka first discovering an Oompa-Loompa and his journey to befriend the creature.

It stars Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolate maker, Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson as Father Julius, and Sally Hawkins as Willy Wonka’s mum.

In an interview, the Bridget Jones’s Diary actor looked back on his performance and said: “It was like a crown of thorns,...

Hollywood star Hugh Grant revealed that he “hated” playing an Oompa-Loompa as he opened up about his most recent film role.

The 63-year-old actor has played some versatile characters over the years but that hasn’t stopped him from being honest about certain opportunities.

In the new Wonka film, which is directed by Paddington’s Paul King, Grant plays the strange orange-faced creatures who aid Willy Wonka in running his precious chocolate factory.

Unlike the previous films based on the cherished children’s book by Roald Dahl, the upcoming release focuses solely on a young Wonka first discovering an Oompa-Loompa and his journey to befriend the creature.

It stars Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolate maker, Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson as Father Julius, and Sally Hawkins as Willy Wonka’s mum.

In an interview, the Bridget Jones’s Diary actor looked back on his performance and said: “It was like a crown of thorns,...

At least one of the stars of Derry Girls would sign up for a reprise of the hit comedy.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who played lead Derry Girl Erin in the award-winning show based on the lives of four Northern Irish teenage girls (and an English male cousin), told The Belfast Telegraph she hopes she hasn’t said goodbye to her character for ever, following the show’s triumphant finale in 2022.

She said: “It felt bizarre when the show ended, because I was done with Erin, but Lisa is continuing her life.

“It would be interesting to revisit Erin down the line and see what she’s up to because your twenties are so chaotic. But that would really be down to Lisa. I’d love to work with her again.”

Derry Girls became one of Channel 4’s biggest ever comedies on its debut in 2018, and then a global hit on the Netflix platform.

BritBox has risen to 3.4 million global users total, which is reasonably successful for a streaming platform with such niche content.

Fancy an episode of the British version of “The Office”? What about a marathon of classic “Doctor Who” episodes before watching the latest entries in the series on Disney+? BritBox is one of the top platforms for streaming British television available, and this week it announced it had grown to over 3.4 million global users.

The new BritBox subscriber total means the streamer has added 400,000 net users since February. BritBox also announced a licensing agreement to stream the BBC series “Blue Lights.” Top stories from the year for BritBox include a price increase, as well as a copyright infringement lawsuit from Dish. 7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com How Many New Users Does BritBox Have?

The subscriber update from BritBox means that the service has added 400,000 new customers since the last...

This December, BritBox is bringing nostalgia home for the holidays. The British streamer is adding several specials and older seasons of classic programs, including the docu-special “Farewell Doc Martin” and later seasons of the beloved sitcom “My Family” (plus its collection of Christmas specials).

For those looking for something new this season, Jason Isaacs will explore classic Hollywood by way of Bristol in the new four-part bio-series “Archie,” playing Hollywood leading man Cary Grant. Plus, catch up on the latest season of the black comedy crime series “Annika,” which will have its BritBox streaming premiere on Dec. 21.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for December, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!

7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in December 2023? “My Family” Christmas Specials and Seasons 5-11 | Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 7

BritBox will bring a...

90 days of BritBox for just $10? It sounds too good to be true, but that offer is available now!

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be uniquely American events, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this week new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.

Customers who sign up between now and Dec. 3 can get BritBox for just $10 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3.33 per month, which is 63% off the standard monthly subscription rate. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently.

How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $10 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter your payment information and finish subscribing.

Historically, television content has largely originated in the United States and spread to other parts of the world. But in recent years, this dynamic has begun to change, with British television shows experiencing a surge in popularity in the U.S. market. This shift can be attributed chiefly to the rise of streaming platforms, which have made international content more accessible to U.S. audiences.

Recent data from Parrot Analytics reveals that British TV shows accounted for nearly 6% of the total demand for TV series in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2023. This figure represents the largest demand share for foreign content, surpassing other notable producers of TV content such as Japan and South Korea.

Impressively, the demand for British shows in the U.S. has grown by 75% over the past three and a half years, outpacing the 65% growth rate for shows from other countries (including the U.

Ready to enjoy the best of British television? Now, you can enjoy Britbox at a great discount. Subscribe by November 18 and you can get 20% off the annual subscription plan. You’ll save $35 over the course of the year with this limited-time deal.

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When you subscribe to Britbox, you’ll get access to popular series like “The Curse,” “Shetland,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Doctor Who,” “Downton Abbey,” “The It Crowd,” “The Buccaneers,” “The Night Manager,” and “Midsomer Murders.”

You’ll also see movies like “Women of World War One,” “The Slab Boys,” “Coronation Street at Christmas,” “The Wedding of the Century,” “A Royal Scandal,” “When the Queen Spoke to the Nation,” and “An Interview with Brian Cox.”

From mysteries to histories, comedy to cookery, BritBox brings you the best of British television, direct from the UK.

The satellite provider claims that BritBox has been unlawfully using its patented adaptive bitrate technology, and has ignored communications regarding the matter from Dish for years.

Dish may not be able to do much about the rate at which people are leaving the pay-tv market, but it can do something about the improper use of its streaming technology. The satellite provider is alleging that BritBox has been using some of its tech without a license, and according to Cablefax has hauled the streamer into court to settle the issue.

Dish is suing BritBox over alleged misuse of its adaptive bitrate (Abr) streaming technology. Dish claims it contacted BritBox about licensing the technology five years ago, but has never received a response. The satellite company has successfully sued other companies like Peloton over Abr violations in the past. 7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com You’ve Been Warned

Dish claims that...

Friendships can be hard to acquire, especially as one ages. That’s why Peter Farquhar was so excited to meet young Ben Field in “The Sixth Commandment,” which makes its debut on BritBox on Wednesday, Oct. 4 on BritBox. The two strike up an immediate bond, but things go from dream to nightmare in the blink of an eye when corpses begin to appear. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox.

How to Watch 'The Sixth Commandment' When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Where: BritBox Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox. 7-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month BritBox.com About 'The Sixth Commandment'

Setting the stage for one of the most complex criminal cases in recent memory, “The Sixth Commandment” tells the story of an inspirational teacher, Peter Farquhar (Timothy Spall), and a charismatic young student, Ben Field (Éanna Hardwicke), who meet and bond over their...

The people person’s paper people could be returning to a screen near you in the next few years. That’s according to Jonathan Handel and Matthew Belloni of Puck News, who say that Greg Daniels — who was responsible for creating the American version of “The Office” — is currently working on a reboot of the NBC comedy.

There were few details available on the project, as it appears to still be in the planning stages. Those plans will be able to continue soon, as Daniels and other Hollywood writers will likely be able to get back to work in the coming weeks. Writers have been pencils-down since May 1 when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, but a tentative agreement struck over the weekend with producers means that they could be back to work soon.

“The Office” is a mockumentary following the employees of a fictional paper company...

Born in New Zealand, Richard Curtis is the director and/or writer of films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Love Actually, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder and Mr. Bean.

He is a founder of both Comic Relief and Make Poverty History and organised the Live 8 concerts with Bob Geldof to publicise poverty, particularly in Africa, and pressure G8 leaders to adopt his proposals for ending it.

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The United States produces some of the best movies and television series in the world, but sometimes, you just want something a little less American. When those specific ex-pat moments hit, it’s nice to know that there is a streaming service dedicated specifically to providing you with the gloomy but comforting content coming from the United Kingdom. BritBox was founded BBC Studios and ITV and thus has an incredible library of originals and classics.

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For decades, the United Kingdom has been home to some of the most gripping and stirring mystery series on television and BritBox has some of the best. If you loved Idris Elba in Apple TV+’s “Hijack,” you need to check out his star turn in “Luther.” Or if you became a fan of Gillian Anderson in “The X-Files,” You should watch her in “The Fall.” When you mix...

BritBox is following where the bigger streamers lead. The service, which has grown more than 300% in three years, and at last report had 3 million subscribers, has now risen its price to $8.99 per month, or $89.99 per year. It’s a relatively modest price increase of $1 per month, or $10 per year, but the increase came without a major announcement or press release.

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BritBox carries a host of beloved British programming, including dark and brooding detective shows like “Luther,” the more old-school sleuthing of “Father Brown,” or following Hyacinth Bucket from hedge to hedge as she peeks in her neighbors’ windows in “Keeping Up Appearances.”

The good news is that there is still a way for new users to get BritBox at the old price of $7.99 per month. That’s by signing up through Amazon's Prime Video Channels, which still offers BritBox at $7.99 per month after a seven-day free trial.

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Akira by Ryan Layah

Barbie by Nazar Stefanovic

The Burbs by Matthew Brazier

Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by Sahin Düzgün

The Lost Boys by Chris Miller

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The heart of London, small-town Wales, or beautiful Florence— the world is your oyster with BritBox! The best-of-British media streamer has announced its August 2023 slate with plenty of diverse titles to choose from— from the classic satirical comedy series “Rumpole of the Bailey,” the critically acclaimed Welsh drama “The Museum,” the beloved 1980s romantic drama “A Room with a View,” and more.

Here are the top five titles coming to the platform we are most excited about at The Streamable!

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New to BritBox this month, the beloved British drama “A Room with a View” stars Helena Bonham-Carter as Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman touring Italy with her older cousin (Maggie Smith). While at a hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming, free-spirited George Emerson...

Here’s a first look at the brand new trailer for Wonka, hitting cinemas on December 15.

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington,” and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s The Witches”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined...

The biggest internet shopping days of the year (outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday) have arrived: It’s Amazon’s Prime Days event, which means Amazon Prime subscribers can access some truly epic deals on new smart TVs, streaming services and more for the next 48 hours.

On Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, Amazon Prime members can subscribe to streaming platforms like Max and Paramount+ for a steep discount, and buy a new smart TV or streaming device for substantial savings to watch it on! If you’re an Amazon Prime customer, don’t wait, start shopping your exclusive deals now!

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Prime Day may not officially start until Tuesday, July 11, but Amazon doesn’t think you should have to wait that long to start watching new episodes of “Outlander” or “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” at a steep discount!

Amazon is offering its Prime members the chance to sign up for premium streaming services like MGM+, Paramount+, Starz, Cinemax, and more ahead of the official annual savings days next week. Most of these platforms are offering deals in the ballpark of $0.99 per month for two months, so you’ll be streaming in style for the rest of your summer at a price that won’t break the bank!

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Get Paramount+ with Showtime for 50% off for two months | Users will be able to enjoy the entire Paramount+ and Showtime libraries without ads, plus get a live 24/7 stream of their local CBS affiliate for $5.99 per month.

There’s a British invasion happening at Comcast! British-specialty streaming service BritBox has signed a multi-year with Comcast that will make the platform available in 20 million households in the United States via Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xumo TV.

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Xfinity subscribers will be able to add BritBox to their subscription plans at $7.99 per month, or $79.99 per year, the same as other markets, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Roku. However, the benefit of signing up through Comcast is that the subscription will be included in the customers’ cable and internet bills.

“BritBox is a great addition to our entertainment platforms…all seamlessly integrated in one experience alongside their other entertainment,” Comcast VP Sudhir Muralidhar said.

The BBC Studios and ITV Studios streamer has had a strong start since its U.S. launch in 2017, reaching 3 million global subscribers in the U.S., United Kingdom,...

London, May 6 (Ians) As is the norm at all globally televised events such as these, the performing arts were well represented at the coronation of King Charles III. Notable among the Hollywood celebrities who were present at the majestic Westminster Abbey, a couple of hours before the coronation, as listed by ‘Variety’, included Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.

Although Charles ascended to the throne the minute Queen Elizabeth II died last year, the coronation was a ceremony to mark the formal investiture of his regal powers.

The 2,200-strong congregation who gathered to watch the St Edward’s Crown being placed atop King Charles’ head includes members of the royal family, including Prince Harry consigned to the third row, politicians, aristocrats, international dignitaries and celebrities.

There were a number of familiar faces in the audience hailing from the worlds of media and entertainment, says ‘Variety...

This post contains spoilers for "Children of Men."

One of the greatest movie scenes of the 21st century comes early in the dystopian sci-fi masterpiece "Children of Men," as five characters pile into a car for what initially seems like a blissful ride. Though the near future they inhabit is beset by human infertility, all is going well as our protagonist, Theo (Clive Owen), wakes from a backseat nap and begins playing a game with the mother of his late child, Julian (Julianne Moore). She turns from the passenger's seat, and they blow a ping pong ball back and forth, laughing right up until the moment when a flaming car comes rolling downhill ahead of them, followed by a band of marauders, the Zeds.

What follows next is the kind of movie scene the phrase "tour de force" was invented for. As they took to the road in a modified Fiat Multipla,...