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YouTube captions 1 billion videos
February 17, 2017 | VOD News
YouTube has now captioned 1 billion videos, the site has announced.
While the rise of streaming has made TV and films from countries and filmmakers of all sizes more available than ever, it’s also made the importance of accessibility even … Read More
Facebook launches TV video app and improves mobile streaming
February 16, 2017 | VOD News
Facebook is stepping up its video game with the launch of a new app for TVs.
The Facebook Video App will “roll out soon” to app stores for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV, the social network … Read More
Free in-flight Netflix takes to Australian skies
February 16, 2017 | VOD News
Australian airline Qantas will offer its passengers free in-flight Netflix later this year.
Qantas has signed a deal with Foxtel, Netflix and Spotify that will mean customers on Wi-Fi enabled domestic flights will be able to watch their favourite shows, … Read More
BBC Three heads to Canada and Japan for two new Stacey Dooley documentaries
February 16, 2017 | VOD News
BBC Three and Stacey Dooley are heading to Canada and Japan for two new documentaries.
One of the online TV channel’s favourite filmmakers, Stacey has been involved in BBC Three since her life took an unexpected turn when she travelled … Read More
Hand of God Season 2 gets a trailer
February 15, 2017 | VOD News
Hand of God’s second and final season has got itself a trailer.
Created and written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), the show returns with Ron Perlman reprising his role as Judge Pernell Harris. The hard-living, law-bending king of San Vicente, … Read More
Netflix gives public screening access to Ava DuVernay’s 13th
February 15, 2017 | VOD News
Ava DuVernay’s powerful documentary 13th can now be watched for free in a public setting, following a change in Netflix’s terms and conditions.
The streaming giant’s original documentary, which is currently nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary, charts the … Read More
Sarah Silverman signs up for Netflix stand-up
February 15, 2017 | VOD News
Sarah Silverman is the latest comedian to join Netflix’s star-studded line-up of stand-up comedy specials.
Stand-up comedy has long been a favourite of the streaming giant, with a whole host of names recording shows to be released on the VOD … Read More
Amazon orders kids’ series based on Costume Quest and Pete the Cat
February 15, 2017 | VOD News
Amazon has ordered two new kids’ TV series, based on Costume Quest and Pete the Cat.
Based on the smash video game series by Double Fine Productions (Psychonoauts, Broken Age), and the world originally created by Tasha Sounart, Costume … Read More
YouTube Red and Disney drop PewDie over reports of antisemitic videos
February 14, 2017 | VOD News
YouTube Red and Disney have both dropped vlogger PewDiePie, following controversy surrounding reports of antisemitic messages in his videos.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, is one of the most popular video creators on the site, with … Read More
UKTV Play rolls out mobile app update
February 14, 2017 | VOD News
UKTV Play is rolling out a major revamp for its mobile app.
The app gives on-demand access on the move to channels and shows from Britain’s biggest multi-channel broadcaster. The service boasts a vast and diverse catalogue, including UKTV Originals … Read More
