Posts By David Farnor
Android TV: Why is Google planning a Chromecast companion?
April 12, 2014 | David FarnorGoogle is planning an Android TV set top box, according to a report from The Verge.
The site managed to nab some documents that reveal Google is about to launch a new streaming device. The news follows the recent release … Read More
Is a new Apple TV box on the way?
April 12, 2014 | David FarnorA new Apple TV set top box may be on the way.
Apple have previously downplayed their set top box, describing it as a “hobby”.
Now, though, Apple have hinted that they are not so dismissive of the streaming … Read More
Where can I watch Mad Men online in the UK (legally)?
April 12, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s hard to believe that Don Draper’s time is up, with Mad Men’s final season now a distant memory. Perhaps the only thing that’s harder to believe is that someone isn’t up to speed with the ad men from Madison … Read More
VOD broadcast primetime viewing up a quarter
April 10, 2014 | David FarnorAudiences watching broadcast primetime shows on VOD tend to do so three days after its initial airing, according to a new report from Rentrak.
The firm’s State of VOD research, compiled over four years, shows that VOD viewing of broadcast … Read More
WW1 UNCUT short films commissioned exclusively for iPlayer
April 10, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC has commissioned a string of short films exclusively for BBC iPlayer for its World War One Season.
WW1 UNCUT consists of 12 episodes, which will launch today (10th April) and continute through spring 2014.
Produced by Ballista Media, … Read More
House of Cards Season 2 now streaming in 4K on Netflix for rich people
April 8, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix is now streaming house of Cards Season in 4K Ultra HD. If you’re rich and lucky enough to live in the right area.
The Internet TV company announced its plans at CES this year to bring 4K streaming to … Read More
Xbox teams up with Channel 4 for original sci-fi TV show
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorMicrosoft has teamed up with Channel 4 to produce an original TV show which will premiere on the TV channel and console simultaneously.
The Netflix effect
The move sees Microsoft’s computer console compete with Netflix in an attempt to drive … Read More
ITV closes pay-per-view online rentals
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorITV is closing its pay-per-view rental service on ITV Player in July this year.
The broadcaster announced last week to its customers that the rental service on its online catch-up service would be scrapped on 31st July 2014 as viewers … Read More
Jack’s back: 24 Live Another Day available to watch online in the UK on 7th May
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorUpdate: 24: Live Another Day is now available to download and own. Find out more here.
Jack’s back. 24: Live Another Day will be available to watch online in the UK on 7th May when the show returns to Sky … Read More
Coming soon to Netflix UK: 5 new releases for April 2014
April 5, 2014 | David FarnorFrances Ha will be released on Netflix UK on 23rd April, VODzilla.co can exclusively reveal, in what is proving to be a diverse month of new releases.
Every month, we bring you a list of things coming soon to Netflix … Read More