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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Amazon unveils most downloaded titles ahead of summer holiday surge
July 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Amazon Prime Video is bracing itself for a summer holiday surge in streaming this weekend, as schools are out for the year and families rush to download series ready for their travels.
Friday 20th July was dubbed Download Day for 2018 by Amazon, … Read More
Trailer: Voltron: Legendary Defender’s seventh and penultimate season
July 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Voltron: Legendary Defender will end with Season 8, its creators announced at Comic-Con this weekend, while unveiling a trailer for its seventh and penultimate season.
Netflix’s anime reboot sees five unsuspecting teenagers – Keith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Shiro – … Read More
Shondaland unveils first slate of Netflix series
July 21, 2018 | David Farnor
Shondaland has announced its first slate of series being developed by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and their team exclusively for Netflix members around the world.
“I wanted the new Shondaland to be a place where we expand the types … Read More
BBC Three takes on Love Island with innovative One Hot Summer
July 21, 2018 | David Farnor
BBC Three is taking on Love Island this summer with a new reality series that promises friendship break-ups and make-ups abroad, unfolding in real time.
The social-first series heads to Spain to follow 13 young holiday-makers comprised of different friendship … Read More
Better Call Saul Season 4 trailer arrives with tease of Breaking Bad crossover
July 20, 2018 | David Farnor
The first trailer for Better Call Saul Season 4 has been unveiled at Comic-Con, with creator Vince Gilligan teasing that a certain Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are likely to appear in the show in the future.
The spin-off … Read More
Comic-Con: Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who gets a full trailer
July 20, 2018 | David Farnor
Comic-Con kicked off in style this year, with the arrival of the brand new face of Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker.
The first female Time Lord in the BBC’s long-running sci-fi/fantasy series, her upcoming season heralds the start of something hugely … Read More
NOW TV launches hayu Pass to help keep up with the Kardashians
July 20, 2018 | David Farnor
Get set for a US reality TV binge-fest as streaming service NOW adds a new hayu Pass to its range of contract-free, pick-and-mix subscriptions.
Launching last year in the UK, NBC’s hayu is a subscription service dedicated to reality TV, … Read More
Netflix officially terminates contract with The Weinstein Co.
July 19, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix has officially terminated its contract with The Weinstein Company this week, following a court filing with the US Bankruptcy Court.
The streaming giant was swift to cut ties with the company, following allegations of sexual harrasment, misconduct and abuse … Read More
Roma: Alfonso Cuarón’s Netflix film to premiere at New York Film Festival
July 19, 2018 | David Farnor
Alfonso Cuarón’s new Netflix film, Roma, will premiere at the New York Film Festival this year.
The Gravity director’s drama is autobiographically inspired film, taking us back to Mexico City in the early ’70s. There, we are placed within … Read More
Eleven Sports acquires Netherlands, Chinese and Swedish football rights
July 19, 2018 | David Farnor
Sports streaming service Eleven Sports has added to its growing portfolio in the UK and Ireland with the acquisition of live, exclusive rights to top flight domestic football from the Eredivisie (Netherlands), the Chinese Super League and Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Coverage … Read More
