Big Clever Learning buys Digital Theatre

Big Clever Learning has acquired Digital Theatre.

Founded in 2009, the VOD service has established itself as a hub for streaming plays, operas, classical music and dance productions. Over the years, the catalogue has expanded to include such acclaimed and … Read More

“Binge-watch”: The word of the year

“Binge-watch” is the word of the year. Not according to us, but according to Collins English Dictionary.

Yes, in case you were worried you were the only one secretly addicted to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, the official keepers … Read More

Amazon’s autumn pilot season is here

Amazon’s autumn pilot season is here and it boasts a host of familiar faces, from 24’s Mary Lynn Rajskub and Christina Ricci to David Strathairn and Shaquille O’Neal.

The pilot episodes, which range from period biopic to a Shane Black … Read More

Netflix launches Dinotrux shorts to help put kids to bed

Cartoons on repeat. Disney on demand. DreamWorks animations featuring the “I like to move it, move it” lemurs from Madagascar. Netflix has become an invaluable tool for parents looking for a way to entertain their kids and get some rest … Read More

BBC launches online BBC Store

The BBC has launched BBC Store today, its new online shop for buying digital copies of shows to keep.

The portal, which is only available to UK users, is a sister site to BBC iPlayer, which has become the most … Read More

Amazon releases trailer for Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq

Amazon has released the trailer for Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq.

The first Amazon original movie is a serious statement from both the streaming service and Lee, whose film is a modern adaptation of the Greek play Lysistrata, by Aristophanes. Teyonah Paris … Read More

Codegirl documentary available to watch online for free this week on YouTube

New documentary Codegirl is available to watch online for free this week, thanks to a special premiere on YouTube.

The film, from director Lesley Chilcott, aims to close the gender gap that is rife in the technology world – an … Read More

Amazon UK extends eOne deal to acquire Trumbo, Spotlight and more

Amazon has extended its deal with eOne to secure the exclusive rights to a range of new films for Prime Video in the UK.

Entertainment One has long had a good relationship with Amazon. The Homesman will be the latest … Read More

2015 BIFA nominees show importance of VOD to indie film

The Moët British Independent Film Awards have unveiled the nominations for 2015 – and the list is a reminder of both the awards’ and VOD’s importance to indie film.

Now in their 18th year, the BIFAs have become a platform … Read More

New Star Trek series boldly streams where no series has streamed before

A new Star Trek series is being produced in the US with an aim to boldly stream where no series has streamed before. The show, which is in the works at CBS, will introduce new Star Trek characters, but promises … Read More