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Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
FrightFest Halloween 2020: 12 films to stream
October 21, 2020 | VOD NewsFrightFest is back for a second bite this week, with another online showcase of the latest and greatest horrors from the UK and around the world. The Halloween event, which has gone online after original plans to screen the films … Read More
Which UK cinemas are showing Netflix’s Rebecca?
October 16, 2020 | VOD NewsThis weekend sees the release of Netflix’s Rebecca in cinemas across the UK.
Starring Armie Hammer and Lily James, the film follows a young newlywed who arrives at her husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds … Read More
October 2020 Watchlist: 29 highlights and UK TV air dates for this month
October 5, 2020 | VOD NewsNetflix. Amazon Prime Video. BBC iPlayer. NOW. Walter Presents. Apple TV+. There’s so much TV to watch these days in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. Every month, we boil down what’s on the box … Read More
Which UK cinemas are showing On the Rocks?
October 5, 2020 | VOD NewsThis weekend saw the release of Apple TV+’s new original film On the Rocks in cinemas across the UK.
Starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans, Sofia Coppola’s film follows a young New York mother faced with sudden doubts … Read More
The Third Day live theatrical event: How it works
October 3, 2020 | VOD NewsThis weekend sees Sky enter innovative waters with the live broadcast of a theatrical event on TV for 12 hours.
The Third Day: Autumn is the second chapter in Sky Atlantic’s psychological thriller, which stars Jude Law and Naomie Harris. … Read More
Which UK cinemas are showing The Trial of the Chicago 7?
October 3, 2020 | VOD NewsThis weekend sees the release of Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago in cinemas across the UK and Ireland.
In 1968, with the whole world watching, democracy refused to back down. What was intended to be a peaceful protest at … Read More
London Film Festival 2020: 24 things to watch at the online event
September 16, 2020 | VOD NewsIt’s almost October, which means one thing: it’s time for the London Film Festival. Running from 7th to 18th October, this year’s event takes place digitally as well as in person, with cinemas across the UK joining in to host … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Peter Cushing Dalek movies
September 13, 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
How to watch BT Sport online legally without BT
September 11, 2020 | VOD NewsWith the Premier League back in action this weekend for the 2020/2021 season, football fans in the UK are asking one question: how do I watch BT Sport online legally without BT TV?
BT has emerged as one of the … Read More
How to watch Premier League football online legally
September 9, 2020 | VOD NewsWith the Premier League returning on Saturday 12th September – find out the full list of fixtures here – football fans wanting their live sports fix after the coronavirus lockdown have got one question: how do I watch the Premier … Read More