Posts By VOD News
BBC iPlayer on Xbox One just in time for Christmas
December 5, 2014 | VOD NewsBBC iPlayer has arrived on Xbox One just in time for Christmas.
The BBC has also extended the time you have to download TV shows to watch offline on a range of mobiles, tablets and computers – from 7 … Read More
Gangnam Style music video breaks YouTube
December 5, 2014 | VOD NewsGangnam Style broke YouTube this week.
Ok, that’s a lot to take in all at once. Let’s rewind a bit.
Here’s a fact for you: Gagnam Style was two years ago. Here’s another scary fact: The Korean pop song is … Read More
Black Mirror White Christmas special trailer released
December 5, 2014 | VOD NewsAhhhh, Christmas. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Eggnog. The laughter of children. Twinkly lights. Presents. Carols. Time spent together, as a family. Peace and goodwill to all mankind. That’s what it’s all about.
Not if you’re Charlie Brooker. After … Read More
Britain’s first sci-fi film released for free on BFI Player
December 5, 2014 | VOD NewsBritain’s first ever sci-fi feature film, A Message from Mars, will be released for free on BFI Player on Friday 12th December.
The silent film, made in 1913, has been restored by the BFI National Archive. This is the first … Read More
TV Everywhere: BT TV buy-to-keep films now available on other devices
December 4, 2014 | VOD NewsBT TV has launched TV Everywhere, a new service designed for multi-platform viewing that also makes its buy-to-keep films available to watch on multiple devices.
BT TV was the first TV platform to offer buy-to-keep movies, its director tells Advanced … Read More
Original content drives Netflix to 17 million customers by end of 2014
December 4, 2014 | VOD NewsNetflix is predicted to reach a worldwide total of 17 million customers by the end of 2014 – and its original content appears to be the key.
Netflix has made no secret of its two main strategies: make content … Read More
Brits spend almost £400 a year on pay-TV – and only watch a quarter of it
December 4, 2014 | VOD NewsBritish viewers spend almost £400 a year on pay-TV, according to new research from uSwitch, but only watch a fraction of what they pay for.
62 per cent of UK households pay for TV, spending an average of £33 per … Read More
James Bond Movie Title Generator – can you do better than SPECTRE?
December 4, 2014 | VOD NewsThe title for the 24th James Bond movie has been announced – and it will be called SPECTRE.
“Some of you will probably have an idea of what that refers to, but I couldn’t possibly comment,” said Sam Mendes at … Read More
Movies and TV shows coming soon to NOW TV in December
December 4, 2014 | VOD NewsSky Movies have been everywhere this year with their Christmas advert, telling the world that The LEGO Movie and Frozen will be available to Sky customers on their Sky boxes. What the advert doesn’t tell you is that you can … Read More
Amazon Prime adds exclusive Ed Sheeran gig to streaming line-up
December 3, 2014 | VOD NewsEd Sheeran is everywhere these days. On the radio, where his songs are played repeatedly. On stage, where his concerts are selling out quickly. And now, he’s on Amazon Prime Instant Video too.
Hot on the heels of the … Read More