Posts By David Farnor
Breaking Bad win takes British TV into modern age
May 19, 2014 | David FarnorAnt and Dec. Dragons’ Den. Cilla Black. The list of nominees at the 2014 BAFTA TV Wards may not read like a forward-thinking bunch, but this year’s ceremony is when the British TV industry took a big step into the … Read More
“Revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD on the way
May 16, 2014 | David FarnorA “revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD is on the way.
Speaking at the C4 Annual report, the broadcaster confirmed its plans for a major update to its video on-demand service. Chief Executive David Abraham said they would be aggregating digital content … Read More
Netflix responsible for more than one-third of North American traffic
May 16, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix is responsible for more than one-third of North America’s Internet traffic, according to one new report.
The subscription VOD service has already been confirmed as the biggest driver of bandwidth in the US, but a new report from Sandvine, … Read More
ITV long form video requests climbs 17 per cent
May 15, 2014 | David FarnorThe total number of long form video requests climbed 17 per cent on ITV in the first quarter of 2014.
The broadcaster announced its latest performance figures ahead of its AGM meeting this week, revealing that its online platforms had … Read More
Season 2 of Penny Dreadful available to watch online in the UK from 5th May
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Penny Dreadful is available to watch online in the UK from Tuesday 5th May.
What is Penny Dreadful? As the title suggests, it’s a Gothic horror series, the kind of thing you’d find in a cheap 19th … Read More
Orange Is the New Black Season 2 posters and trailer released
May 13, 2014 | David FarnorWith less than one month to go until Orange Is the New Black Season 2, Netflix is rolling out a whopping 17 posters for the show to go with the trailer.
“17 posters?” you cry. “That’s even more characters than … Read More
NOW TV scraps price rise and offers refunds following poor service
May 12, 2014 | David FarnorNOW has scrapped a price rise planned for the end of this month following a string of technical problems that left the streaming service unusable for some customers.
Sky’s video on-demand platform allows non-Sky customers to watch TV shows and … Read More
Where can I watch the final day of the 2014 Premier League online legally?
May 11, 2014 | David FarnorWe don’t cover sports very much on VODzilla.co at the moment – mostly because we’re too busy ranking sports films on Netflix UK – but we’re big fans of legal streaming, be it films, theatre, Eurovision or football. So, for … Read More
Sky News launches on-demand service
May 10, 2014 | David FarnorSky News has launched a new on-demand service, which will allow viewers to catch-up on the best of Sky News content.
For some, the phrase “best of Sky News content” may be debatable, but it marks a big step … Read More
Netflix UK raises price to £6.99 per month for new customers
May 9, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix UK has raised its price to £6.99 per month for new members.
Netflix UK’s subscription fee has been £5.99 since its launch but announced plans last month to bump up the monthly charge – assuring current customers that their … Read More