NOW TV launches new Kids Pass for £2.99 a month

NOW is entering the children’s VOD race with the launch of a new Kids Membership.

The online streaming service, which offers subscribers contract-free access to Sky TV, has enjoyed strong growth over recent years, as adults tune in to watch … Read More

Cannes 2016 embraces virtual reality

The 2016 Cannes film festival kicks off one week today and the event is embracing virtual reality like never before.

The festival, which runs from 11th May to 20th May, is already a more streaming affair than usual, with five … Read More

Disney removes your childhood favourites from Netflix UK

Disney has removed all your childhood favourites from Netflix UK.

Frozen. Enchanted. Toy Story. Toy Story 2. All those animated House of Mouse movies that defined your youth are gone. We knew the removal was coming – we announced it … Read More

Amazon to “significantly increase” spend on original content

Amazon is stepping up its investment in original content.

The online retailer has already made a name for itself in the streaming sector, with original shows such as The Man in the High Castle and Transparent. Its VOD arm, Amazon … Read More

Vimeo acquires VHX

Vimeo has bought out VHX, as the site continues to build its range of services for creators.

While YouTube is duelling with Facebook, racing to introduce virtual reality, superior live-streaming and other features, Vimeo has remained focused on strengthening its … Read More

Half of Western customers have no interest in VR (yet)

Half of Western consumers have no interest in buying VR products (yet), according to a new study by Newzoo.

Virtual reality is the buzz word of the moment, with everyone from Facebook and YouTube to the gaming industry all … Read More

Most Amazon Prime Video customers also have Netflix

Most Amazon Prime Video customers also sign up to Netflix, reveals new research.

A survey for 2,000 people in each of the UK and USA (plus 1,500 in a host of countries, including Spain, Germany and France) found that 82 … Read More

Nia Long and Brian Baumgartner join Hand of God Season 2

Amazon’s Hand of God returns later this year for a second season – and it’s growing its cast to fit.

Two new faces will appear in the streaming service’s original drama, about a corrupt judge, who suffers a mental breakdown … Read More

iZombie is now available on Netflix UK (finally)

Every month, we bring you the official list of what’s coming soon to Netflix UK – and every so often, there are last-minute acquisitions made by Netflix that aren’t announced in advance and give us all a nice surprise. Today, … Read More

Toby Onwumere replaces Aml Ameen for Sense8 Season 2

Toby Onwumere has replaced Aml Ameen as Capheus in Season 2 of Sense8.

Netflix’s original sci-fi, about a group of strangers who are united by a shared psychic experience, boasted a large, globe-trotting cast, including Aml Ameen, who impressed in … Read More