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Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Netflix original movies: What’s coming in 2020
January 4, 2020 | VOD News2019 was a landmark year for Netflix, with original films such as The Irishman and Marriage Story ranked among the best of the year – and, of course, Roma enjoying success at the Oscars at the very start of it. … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Master’s past lives
January 4, 2020 | Mark HarrisonIf you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
The January 2020 Watchlist: 29 highlights and UK TV air dates for this month
January 1, 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
Classic Doctor Who: An A to Z guide
January 1, 2020 | Mark HarrisonIf you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
What’s on UK TV this Christmas? Your 2019 catch-up guide
January 1, 2020 | VOD NewsChristmas is here – and, put aside the presents, the turkey and the board games, and we all know it’s really about what’s on the telly. Fortunately, the age-old battle for the remote control in the living room is over, … Read More
Top 19 TV shows of 2019
December 31, 2019 | VOD News2019 has proven one thing more than any other: there is a lot of TV. From BBC Three comedies to HBO dramas, there has never been a wider selection of genres, stars and stories vying for your attention. Game of … Read More
Top 19 VOD movies of 2019
December 31, 2019 | VOD News2019 has been a big year for movies – on the big and small screen. After winning three Oscars at the start of the year with Roma, Netflix has continued to step up its original movie game, from Marriage Story … Read More
Amazon scores winning result with Premier League coverage
December 8, 2019 | David FarnorAmazon made TV history this week in the TV world by becoming the first streaming platform to show Premier League football live across the UK.
Premier League football has long been the exclusive territory of Sky and BT TV, with … Read More
What’s coming soon to All 4 in December 2019?
December 6, 2019 | VOD News2019 has been an impressive year for All 4, as Channel 4’s streaming platform has stepped up its box set acquisitions – including ER, Freaks and Geeks, The Shield and 30 Rock – added Adult Swim to its line-up, including … Read More
Which UK cinemas are showing The Two Popes?
December 1, 2019 | VOD NewsThis weekend sees the release of one of Netflix’s latest awards contenders, and one of the year’s most surprising films: Fernando Meirelles’ The Two Popes.
Directed the Academy Award nominee helmer of City of God and The Constant Gardener, it … Read More