Posts By VOD News
Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi join Sky On Demand
February 2, 2014 | VOD NewsUKTV’s debut deal to provide Pay TV catch up services for its popular entertainment channels Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi was further extended today joining Sky’s On Demand service; the UK’s biggest Catch Up TV service.
The news follows the … Read More
Try TV on Us: blinkbox offers episodes of hit TV shows for free
January 31, 2014 | VOD NewsIf you’ve ever tried a sandwich in a supermarket to see if you want to buy it, you’ll be very familiar with the weird looks you get from other people – and the threats you get from security guards.
Introducing… The Magic of Miyazaki
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsThere are few film-makers in the world who can leave you with a childlike smile on your face after watching their work. There are even fewer who can do it with every single movie.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of … Read More
Coming soon: Dixi, CBBC’s first online show
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsWatch out, Netflix, there’s a new kid on the Internet TV block: CBBC, who are launching its first ever online TV show, Dixi, in February.
Tackling issues of intrigue and deception in a fictitious social network, Dixi will be available … Read More
Sky wins uSwitch Best Streaming Service award for Sky Go
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsSky has been named Britain’s favourite ‘triple-play’ provider, winning Best Provider of TV, Broadband and Home Phone at the prestigious uSwitch Broadband awards in London last night.
The award was one of four awards won by Sky at the ceremony … Read More
Samsung says Netflix 4k streaming will be available in Europe from March
January 29, 2014 | VOD News4K Netflix streaming will be available on Samsung TVs in Europe from March 2014, the company has announced.
The manufacturer has announced that a 4K starter pack will be available in Europe with its Ultra HD TVs in just over … Read More
Better call Mike! Jonathan Banks joins Breaking Bad’s Saul spin-off
January 28, 2014 | VOD NewsBetter call Mike! No, wait, that’s not right. But we like to think that’s what Vince Gilligan shouted when he decided to bring back Jonathan Banks for the Breaking Bad spin-off show, Better Call Saul.
Yes, everyone’s favourite Ehrmantraut is … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video adds even more kids shows to stream
January 28, 2014 | VOD NewsThomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Chuggington are arriving on Amazon Prime Instant Video, as the service expands its kids’ content.
The Amazon company already has an impressive array of children’s shows, from He-Man and ThunderCats to Postman Pat and … Read More
Capaldigan: Peter Capaldi’s new Doctor Who costume revealed
January 27, 2014 | VOD NewsPhoto: BBC/Steve Brown
The new Doctor’s costume has officially been revealed and Peter Capaldi’s time in the TARDIS is destined be summed up in one word: Capaldigan.
In a picture released today by the BBC, Capaldi can be seen in … Read More
HB-Uh-Oh? Netflix subscribers climb as cable customers fall
January 27, 2014 | VOD NewsThe number of people subscribing to video on-demand services is on the up in the US, while the number of cable customers is falling, according to a study. Is this a sign that SVOD is the downfall of premium TV?