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Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Alice Lowe guest curates Shudder season
January 23, 2017 | VOD NewsAlice Lowe’s Prevenge (which you can read our five-star review of here) is currently touring Uk cinemas before being released threatrically nationwide. To celebrate the movie’s release, the star of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace and co-writer of Ben Wheatley’s Sightseeers has … Read More
Top TV shows coming soon in 2017: Your VOD preview guide
January 7, 2017 | VOD NewsGo to the gym. Eat less cake. Don’t stay up so late. Arrive at work on time. The start of a new year is a time for making resolutions and improving your life, right? You’ll find no judgement here. The … Read More
BAFTA Rising Star Nominees 2017: Where you can see them in action on Netflix and Amazon
January 6, 2017 | VOD NewsThis week, BAFTA unveiled its nominees for 2017’s Rising Star award. The only award that is voted for by the public, it recognises the world’s best upcoming talent, with previous winners ranging from John Boyega to a young James McAvoy.
Happy birthday, Walter Presents! The top 10 TV shows from its first year
January 3, 2017 | David FarnorToday marks the first birthday of Walter Presents. All 4’s online channel, dedicated to finding foreign-language TV shows from around the world first opened its doors to the UK on 3rd January 2016.
The timing was perfect. Channel 4 has … Read More
Kubo and the Two Strings: The concept art behind the film
January 3, 2017 | VOD NewsA young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy in Kubo and the Two Strings. The latest film from LAIKA, the animation studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, is out … Read More
Top 16 TV shows of 2016
December 31, 2016 | VOD NewsIt’s the end of 2016 – and it couldn’t come quickly enough. But while the last 12 months have been horrifying horrors piled on top of terrifying terrors, not to mention a dollop of traumatising traumas, there have been some … Read More
The 18 best episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
December 31, 2016 | David FarnorNow, this is a story all about how, my life got flipped turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute just sit right there. I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air.
Top 16 films of 2016
December 30, 2016 | VOD NewsAs 2016 draws to a close, our writers get together and cast their votes on their favourite films to be released on VOD in the last 12 months. From Netflix originals and day-and-date cinema titles to home entertainment releases, we … Read More
RIP Carrie Fisher: A hero off-screen and on
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorCarrie Fisher passed away yesterday. Aged just 60, she was know to Star Wars fans around the world as Princess Leia, icon of the Rebel Alliance. Her first appearance in George Lucas’ saga saw her stand up to Darth Vader … Read More
And YouTube’s most-viewed Christmas music video is…
December 23, 2016 | VOD NewsYouTube, these days, is all about music. Music covers. Music videos. Music subscriptions for offline streaming. So when it comes to the festive time of year, all most people want for Christmas from YouTube is their favourite seasonal track. And … Read More