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Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Top 20 TV shows of 2020
December 31, 2020 | VOD News2020 will go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory, with nobody coming out of it unaffected by illness, bereavement, job losses, financial struggles or other stresses and trauma. Throughout these past 12 months, one thing … Read More
Top 20 films of 2020
December 31, 2020 | VOD NewsAs 2020 draws to a close, it’s tradition for us to take a look back at the best films to hit our screens over the past 12 months. This year, though, has been far from traditional as far as movies … Read More
The best mystery shows of 2020
December 28, 2020 | Brendon ConnellyNothing says “dark winter nights” like curling up with a good mystery box set. As 2020 draws to a close, our resident super-sleuth pores back over the past 12 months of TV and deduces the best puzzling, gripping and entertaining … Read More
2020: The year horror came home
December 27, 2020 | Anton BitelA magazine such as this would not even exist were it not for the natural drift, in this digital age, of all films onto the Internet. Even titles that start with a big traditional theatrical release eventually end up online … Read More
Silent Night: Looking back at early screen adaptations of A Christmas Carol
December 24, 2020 | David FarnorWhen it comes to Christmas, it sometimes seems all anyone wants to hear is about is Scrooge. Scrooge, Scrooge, Scrooge. If you’re looking for a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, then silent films are the place to … Read More
Introducing… The 12 Days of Netflix (again)
December 22, 2020 | VOD NewsIf you’ve looked at the Netflix Christmas movie line-up in the UK, you’re probably still waiting for Santa Claus to come to town. Because, let’s face it, it’s hardly a selection box of seasonal classics.
There’s Nativity! and Arthur … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The many resolutions of the Daleks
December 21, 2020 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Time Lords of Gallifrey
November 23, 2020 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, join us as we turn on the … Read More
The best films on Sky Cinema and NOW TV
November 22, 2020 | Mike WilliamsIt’s not only during times of social-distancing and self-quarantining that Sky Cinema can become an essential part of a person’s day. With its original movies and extensive library of classics, hidden gems, and modern masterpieces, we can all breathe a … Read More
The best feel-good movies on Sky Cinema and NOW TV
November 13, 2020 | VOD NewsLet’s face it. Sometimes, life isn’t easy. Sometimes, there isn’t an easy solution. Sometimes, elections, referendums or other global events seem completely beyond your control. And sometimes, you just need something to distract you, cheer you up and make you … Read More















