Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
The Man in the Sci-Fi Castle: Films and TV shows inspired by Philip K Dick
December 17, 2016 | Ian Winterton“If you think this universe is bad, you should see some of the others.” – Philip K Dick.
Science-fiction visionary Philip K Dick’s novels are typically hallucinatory explorations of how humanity will fare in a world increasingly ruled by technology, … Read More
Breaking Binge: The movies that go with your favourite Netflix shows
December 7, 2016 | VOD NewsFrank and Claire. Walt and Jesse. Pinot noir and caviar. Some things in life are better together, and it turns out TV and movies are one of them. New research from Netflix reveals that, after watching a TV box set, … Read More
UK streaming media devices compared: Which set top box is best?
November 25, 2016 | VOD NewsWith Black Friday upon us once again, the high streets will be filling up with people shopping for a bargain in the sales. For those without a smart TV, streaming media devices have become a must-have in the age of … Read More
Top 10 Gilmore Girls episodes for people who haven’t seen it
November 23, 2016 | Helen ArcherThe Gilmore Girls get back together this Friday for four final episodes, courtesy of Netflix. “What girls?” some of you are crying. “The Gilmore who? Why should I care?”
Oy, with the poodles already – you can read exactly why … Read More
20 people you may have forgotten were in Gilmore Girls
November 21, 2016 | Helen ArcherLooking back, it’s easy to see Gilmore Girls as a kind of incubator for raw talent. Many of the main supporting characters have gone on to develop impressive careers in both film and television. Melissa McCarthy, of course, has gone … Read More
Everything we know about Amazon’s The Grand Tour
November 12, 2016 | David FarnorOn Friday 18th November, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May reunite for a new motoring show: The Grand Tour. Released weekly on Amazon Prime Video, the series is one of the most anticipated programmes of the year, not least … Read More
1 in 8 adults rarely watch normal TV
November 6, 2016 | David FarnorOne in eight adults now rarely watch “normal” TV, as the rise of subscription streaming services continues to impact traditional viewing habits.
The latest study from YouGov and Zuora shows that 13.9 million of British consumers (27 per cent of … Read More
The Walking Dead Season 7: Place your bets now!
October 23, 2016 | VOD NewsWarning: There are spoilers ahead.
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Eeny, menu, miny, moe. With those four simple words, The Walking Dead has sent the Internet into a … Read More
Hands-On Review: Is Shudder UK the Netflix of horror?
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorShudder is finally here in the UK. Promising all-you-scream thrills, spills and scares for £4.99 a month, it’s the Netflix of horror – but can it live up to that star billing? We take AMC’s subscription VOD service for a … Read More
Everything we know about Doctor Who spin-off Class
October 17, 2016 | VOD NewsIt’s only a matter of days now until BBC Three’s Class arrives. The Doctor Who spin-off, created by Patrick Ness, is one of the most anticipated shows of the year for Whovians, following a group of tenagers at Coal Hill … Read More