The Rings of Power, David Attenborough and classic Fincher: what’s new to streaming in Australia in August
Plus Moonstruck, the latest instalment of Only Murders in the Building, and unveiled footage from Elizabeth Taylor’s archive
Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw to star in Doctor Who spin-off
Writer Russell T Davies says drama The War Between the Land and the Sea ‘will shake the Whoniverse to its foundations’
Hackers claim Disney data theft in protest against AI-generated artwork
Netflix, Now TV and Disney+ not enough? Sofa-bound scrollers rejoice, there’s a new platform in town
Lauren O'Neill
Can Murdoch’s Tubi repeat its US success as it launches in the UK?
June 2024
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: House of the Dragon; Euro 2024; The Stormtrooper Scandal; Under the Bridge – review
Stream team
The Day After Tomorrow at 20: a strangely prescient ecological warning
May 2024
A marvel: how did X-Men ’97 become one of the year’s best shows?
What seemed like another lazy nostalgia cash grab became a favorite, with lessons that Marvel’s universe could learn from
Disney and Warner Bros team up to bundle streaming services in US
Two firms will offer Disney+, Hulu and Max in a single bundle on ad-supported or ad-free plans
Disney to ‘focus on quality’ as it plans to cut output – including Marvel movies
CEO Bob Iger says company will scale back releases in superhero franchise as it seeks to take on Netflix in streaming market
April 2024
The Guide newsletter
The Guide #135: From Fallout to Baby Reindeer, the one thing to watch next on every streamer
In this week’s newsletter: Navigating the ever-changing world of streaming services is head-spinning, so here are our favourite shows on every one right now
March 2024
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: Big Mood; Renegade Nell; A Gentleman in Moscow; Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods – review
Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on
Disney’s Shōgun breaks mould with careful respect for Japanese culture
Stream lover
3 Body Problem, After Yang and Napoleon: what’s new to streaming in Australia in March
February 2024
Is Australian TV in its golden era? The 2024 Aacta awards has a huge field of quality contenders
Surprise Moana sequel to hit cinemas this year, Disney announces
Choir: a moving tale of inner-city singers that will leave you a blubbering wreck
Stream lover
American Fiction, Three Women and Curb: what’s new to streaming in Australia in February
January 2024
Flanders government looks to force TikTok and YouTube to share revenue
Belgium already takes a cut from Netflix and Disney and new income will support local TV production
