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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major Sky TV rival reveals 35 FREE movies including Spider-Man and new Top Gun alongside huge box upgrade
Scroll to see the full list of new releases A MAJOR streaming service is rivalling Sky TV with the launch of over 35 free blockbuster hits, as well as a huge box upgrade. The competitor is expanding its entertainment offerings with a host of new films available to watch at no extra cost. Advertisement 3 Among the new announced titles is Spider-Man: No Way Home Credit: AP 3 Virgin Media has announced changes to its platform Credit: Getty Sky TV rival makes changes to platform In addition to the array of new cult films available to stream, the platform has also revealed that it has made improvements to its TV box. Virgin Media's latest update will make it quicker and easier to find the programmes and movies that you want to watch. The upgrade will see changes to the search bar feature, in a bid to make it simpler to find exactly what you are looking for. Now, when you search for a show or film, you will be presented with a series of image results, instead of a text list. Advertisement A statement on these improvements read: "Once the results are in, just navigate what you want to watch using the arrow buttons on your remote and press OK once you've selected the tile. It is so simple." Virgin Media has also assured its viewers that search results will still include live TV options, On Demand content, shows on Catch Up, Box Sets and even content from streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video. Viewers also don't need to worry about updating their boxes to unlock this new feature - the change will happen automatically. How to use the new feature The platform has also provided advice on how to use the search bar effectively. Advertisement In addition to typing in your desired watch, you can also hold down the remote's mic button and say the name of the show. You will then start to see some options appear on the screen as you type or speak. Sky expert reveals top tricks to get the best out of your telly If you are not sure of the exact programme you want to watch, you can also search a genre and the Smart Search feature will present the relevant titles. 35 new blockbuster titles announced As well as this exciting new update, Virgin Media will also be releasing a host of brilliant new titles. Advertisement For no extra cost, Virgin users can access an array of blockbuster hits across BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4. All of the above streaming apps are available to Virgin Media customers who watch on a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. While a huge range of films are set to be released, the platform has revealed 35 of the top titles that will be at viewers' fingertips. Virgin Media told viewers in a recent statement: "You don't need to head out to your local multiplex to find a huge range of films, from blockbusters to indies, from horror to comedy, from Hollywood, the UK and all around the world. Advertisement "Whatever your preference, you'll find a movie to enjoy." Among the titles coming soon are blockbuster hits like Skyfall, Spider-Man, and Top Gun. Other films to feature are award winning sensations like Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Aftersun. If you are in the mood for a classic you can also choose from a range of hits, including, The Terminator and Heathers and Pan's Labyrinth. Advertisement The full list of the 35 announced new releases Virgin Media has announced 35 of the top new titles across seven categories, that its streaming service will be soon be providing. Blockbuster Action: Avengers: Infinity War Skyfall Spider-Man: No Way Home Top Gun: Maverick Guardians of the Galaxy Star-Powered Hits: Babylon Gone Girl The Banshees of Inisherin The Edge of Seventeen The Nice Guys Ghosts and Monsters: Godzilla v Kong Halloween Pan's Labyrinth You Are Not My Mother The Thing Family Favourites: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Tad The Lost Explorer: Curse Of The Mummy The Bady Guys Bill Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Award Winners: Everything Everywhere All At Once Triangle of Sadness Aftersun Priscilla Winter's Bone Under The Radar: Decisions To Leave Enys Men The Raid 2 The Quiet Girl Final Cut All-Time Classics: The Third Man Deliverance The Terminator Heathers Gosford Park
Scottish Sun
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Virgin Media reveals FREE movies you can stream on your TV today including top family hits for kids over the holidays
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIRGIN Media have revealed a slew of free movies which you can stream straight to your TV today. The incredible deal by Virgin includes some of the best films in recent years, including some beloved classics for the kids. 3 Virgin Media are offering a slew of free movies to its users Credit: Virgin Media 3 The films can be streamed straight to your TV Credit: Virgin Media Virgin Media is known for its amazing deals, which let you stream prestige TV shows and the best Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of your own home. Often, the company gives free rewards and offers to its customers so that they can get more out of their subscriptions. This summer, the brand has announced that a slew of movies will be available to watch for free. With the school year at an end, the deal is a great way to keep your kids entertained over the holiday. A host of family favourites are available to watch, including Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. However, there are also films for parents to watch too on the service. The service has some of the best thrillers in cinema history, including the nail-biting James Bond flick Skyfall and the eerie blockbuster Gone Girl - starring both Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. It also has some of the biggest indie movies of the 2020s, including Everything Everywhere All at Once which won a staggering seven Oscar awards. The news comes after Virgin Media slashed the price of a popular sports channel for its members. Now, sports fans can get TNT Sports for just £5 extra a year. Iconic TV channel axe all UK music production after almost three decades as it becomes latest casualty of streaming Normally, it costs £25 per month for football lovers to access TNT sports. However, Virgin Media have cut the cost to a fifth of its original price so that fans can enjoy the Premier League 2025/2026. TNT Sports is home to many exclusive Premier League matches, especially fixtures which kick off at 12:30pm on Saturdays. Also included in the deal are the UEFA Champions League football, the FA Cup, MotoGP, UFC, boxing and international cricket. Eurosport UK content is also wrapped up in the deal.
The Irish Sun
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Virgin Media reveals FREE movies you can stream on your TV today including top family hits for kids over the holidays
VIRGIN Media have revealed a slew of free movies which you can stream straight to your TV today. The incredible deal by Virgin includes some of the best films in recent years, including some beloved classics for the kids. 3 Virgin Media are offering a slew of free movies to its users Credit: Virgin Media 3 The films can be streamed straight to your TV Credit: Virgin Media Virgin Media is known for its amazing deals, which let you stream prestige TV shows and the best Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of your own home. Often, the company gives free rewards and offers to its customers so that they can get more out of their subscriptions. This summer, the brand has announced that a slew of movies will be available to watch for free. With the school year at an end, the deal is a great way to keep your kids entertained over the holiday. A host of family favourites are available to watch, including Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. However, there are also films for parents to watch too on the service. The service has some of the best thrillers in cinema history, including the nail-biting James Bond flick Skyfall and the eerie blockbuster Gone Girl - starring both Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. It also has some of the biggest indie movies of the 2020s, including Everything Everywhere All at Once which won a staggering seven Oscar awards. The news comes after Virgin Media slashed the price of a popular sports channel for its members. Now, sports fans can get TNT Sports for just £5 extra a year. Iconic TV channel axe all UK music production after almost three decades as it becomes latest casualty of streaming Normally, it costs £25 per month for football lovers to access TNT sports. However, Virgin Media have cut the cost to a fifth of its original price so that fans can enjoy the Premier League 2025/2026. TNT Sports is home to many exclusive Premier League matches, especially fixtures which kick off at 12:30pm on Saturdays. Also included in the deal are the UEFA Champions League football, the FA Cup, MotoGP, UFC, boxing and international cricket. Eurosport UK content is also wrapped up in the deal.
Metro
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The 'best James Bond movie' is available to stream for free on ITV
A James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig that has been described as the most 'visually stunning' in the franchise is now available to stream on a major UK platform. In what is a huge win for devoted 007 fans, Skyfall has arrived on ITVX more than a decade after its release in 2012. Starring Javier Barden, Judie Dench and Ralph Fiennes, the thriller was a smash hit amongst fans and critics. It was also the third of Craig's performances, directed by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, who is known for 1917 and American Beauty, and shot by Roger Deakins. Taking to social media, @CinemaTweets1 said: 'Javier Bardem's performance as Raoul Silva is my favorite James Bond villain ever. Skyfall honestly feels like a stand-alone film or outlier from the rest of the Bond series given the creative decisions made by Sam Mendes. Bardem is also a big reason- he's a worthy adversary.' @BestMovieMom added: 'Skyfall will remain the most visually stunning James Bond film for a long time.' @Danimalish also said: 'Whenever I watch SKYFALL I'm convinced I'm watching the best James Bond film. 'From Daniel Craig's steely performance to the incredible supporting cast including Judi Dench, to of course Roger Deakins' immaculate cinematography. This was the peak of the Daniel Craig era.' Meanwhile, @TheCinesthetic wrote: 'As the third film in Craig's run, Skyfall isn't just a great Bond film…it's a visual triumph. Roger Deakins turned espionage into art.' The film follows Bond as he pursues an assassin in Istanbul to retrieve a stolen list containing the identities of undercover agents. Thunderball (1965) The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Moonraker (1979) Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) However, the plan goes disastrously wrong, leaving Chief M (Dench) forced to take drastic action. The espionage thriller was nominated for five Oscars and went on to claim two of them for Best Sound Editing and Best Original Song, which was given to Adele. Its move on to ITVX comes as ITV dropped all episodes of a gripping crime thriller that fans hailed as 'phenomenal'. The tense eight-episode drama, Under the Bridge, has finally landed on ITV for viewers to watch for free in the UK, and you are in for an emotional rollercoaster. The 2024 series stars Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone opposite Daisy Jones and the Six actor Riley Keough. Elsewhere in the James Bond universe, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was named as the screenwriter for the latest Bond film. More Trending Amazon MGM onfirmed on social media on Thursday night that Knight will pen the script for the next instalment. The announcement follows an intensive search by Amazon MGM, which gained full creative control of the Bond series earlier this year from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Skyfall is available to watch on ITVX. A version of this article was originally published on August 2, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Steven Knight's 7 best TV shows after Peaky Blinders creator joins James Bond MORE: British James Bond contender rules himself out as 'too messy' for all-consuming role MORE: Trump attempts Sean Connery impersonation after opening new golf course
Daily Record
08-08-2025
- Daily Record
The road linking two Scottish cities that runs beside iconic lochs and offers sublime views
The road appeared in the James Bond film Skyfall, featuring Bond's Aston Martin driving between Bridge of Orchy and Kings House Hotel One of the most used A-roads in Scotland links two cities and offers breathtaking views of everything in between. The A82 is a scenic and historic road famed for passing sublime landscapes and iconic landmarks. It has even featured in popular culture, notably in the James Bond film Skyfall, where a driving scene shows Bond's Aston Martin cruising the stretch between Bridge of Orchy and the Kings House Hotel, with the single-track road scenes filmed in the nearby Glen Etive. The A82 was one of two Scottish routes named by The Telegraph among Britain's top ten most scenic A roads. The other being the A894 in Sutherland, one of the jewels in the crown of the North Coast 500. The route begins at Glasgow city centre as Great Western Road - and it's a name that lives up to the billing as it makes its way all the way up to Inverness. From St George's Cross, it runs out of the city and through some of the country's most remarkable natural settings. At around 20 miles from its start, the road goes from dual carriageway to single carriageway. Passing through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the road skirts the western shore of Loch Lomond, Britain's largest freshwater loch. Along this stretch lies Inchmurrin, the largest freshwater island in the British Isles, visible from charming spots such as The Cruin, a peaceful venue renowned for weddings and events where visitors can enjoy stunning views over the loch. The A82 then winds through the rugged landscapes of Argyll and Bute towards Tarbet and Tyndrum. This section, though spectacular with sweeping bends and tight turns, demands caution as parts are only wide enough for a single lane. Indeed, the stretch from Tarbet to Tyndrum is considered one of Scotland's most dangerous roads, a fact likely influenced by unfamiliar holiday drivers. Leaving Tyndrum, the road opens out, offering a liberating sense of space amid the vast Highland terrain. Travellers passing Altnafeadh will find themselves navigating a lunar-like, jagged landscape before the route twists into the mountains. Here, the A82 snakes along in the shadow of the towering peaks of the Three Sisters of Glencoe, one of the most jaw-dropping sights on Scotland's roads. As the corners grow tighter and the road sometimes clings precariously to the edges of cliffs, this segment is both a challenge and a delight. It certainly invites moments of pause to appreciate the sheer scale of the surrounding mountains. The route then leads past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, standing at 1,345 metres. The nearby town of Fort William is linked to Inverness by the Great Glen Fault, where three lochs flow into one another. Those taking on the A82 get to travel on the banks of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and the legendary Loch Ness. This iconic loch, known worldwide for its mythical monster, lies framed by mountains and offers some of the most awe-inspiring views along the entire route. Throughout its 167-mile journey from Glasgow to Inverness, the A82 provides access to a variety of notable landmarks. Near Crianlarich, the road intersects with the A85, offering routes towards Oban and the west coast. The road's importance as a transport artery is also historical, tracing ancient military roads established during the 18th century to control the Highlands after the Jacobite uprisings. Further north, the road passes through scenic villages such as Invergarry and Drumnadrochit, where visitors can explore castles like Urquhart Castle, perched on Loch Ness's banks. This medieval fortress offers panoramic views over the loch and is one of Scotland's most visited historic sites. The A82 also links several outdoor activity hubs. Fort William, known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK,' provides gateways for hiking Ben Nevis, mountain biking, and water sports. The road itself is popular among cyclists and motorists alike, not only for its views but for its role in connecting key destinations across the Highlands. This stretch of road has been carefully maintained and improved over the years, including bypasses to ease traffic congestion in towns such as Fort William and Kinlochleven, and upgrades to road surfaces to accommodate the increasing number of tourists exploring the Highlands. In their summary of the A82, the Telegraph team said: "Once you have escaped the concrete sprawl of Glasgow, it doesn't take long for the A82 to take the breath away. "The road hugs the borders of Scotland's two greatest lochs (Ness and Lomond) and carves through the Glencoe Valley – which is so scenic that the location scouts of the James Bond Skyfall film picked it for a driving sequence, near the peaks of Buachaille Etive Mor and Buachaille Etive Beag."
