Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
7 things you should know about Amy Schumer (including who she is)
June 4, 2016 | VOD NewsAmy Schumer. You’ve probably heard the name and you’re probably scared of it. “Who is this Amy Schumer?” you cry in terror. “Why do I keep hearing her name? How do you spell it again?”
Well, now’s your chance to … Read More
Seem familiar? This is where you’ve seen the cast of Nasty Baby before
May 30, 2016 | David FarnorBefore it hits DVD, Nasty Baby is released exclusively today on We Are Colony, along with a bundle of digital special features. We take a look at the bevy of familiar faces in the cast, and where it is you … Read More
9 unanswered questions we have after Bloodline Season 1
May 26, 2016 | David FarnorWith Bloodline Season 2 arriving on Friday 27th May, some will be binge-viewing the first run to catch up with Netflix’s series. Others will be looking forward to returning to Florida Keys for more Rayburn family action after a 12-month … Read More
Top running gags from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
May 15, 2016 | Mark HarrisonUpdate: Season 15 arrives on Netflix UK on 1st February 2022
There aren’t many shows that are more than 10 seasons in and still turning out instant classic episodes on a regular basis, but as viewers of FXX’s long-running flagship … Read More
8 reasons why we love Sex and the City
May 13, 2016 | Jo BromilowAnd Just Like That… premieres on Sky Comedy on 9th December. Find out more here.
Oh boy, are you guys in for a treat. Because one of the most iconic TV shows celebrating women, men, friendship, love and wanton credit … Read More
An 8-bit guide to Silicon Valley’s brilliance
May 12, 2016 | Chris BryantWhen Richard and his friends inadvertently create a world-class compression algorithm within their music app, ‘Pied Piper’, while working for Silicon Valley’s big guns, they have to decide whether to sell their work to the man or try and make … Read More
How BBC iPlayer is becoming more like Netflix
May 8, 2016 | VOD NewsBBC iPlayer is taking a leaf out of Netflix’s book and making its streaming service more and more personalised.
The idea of “myBBC” was first announced in 2015 by Director-General Tony Hall, who said he wanted to build a more … Read More
Is this the best Star Wars extra ever?
May 4, 2016 | David FarnorExtras. They’re everywhere in films and we don’t even notice. But every now and then, they stand out from crowd. Quantum of Solace’s sweeper. The Stormtrooper hitting his head in Star Wars Episode IV. That guy in The Dark Knight … Read More
In praise of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare adaptations
April 26, 2016 | Nathanael SmithIn the Community episode “Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design”, the drama teacher tells Jeff that they’ve just done “a modern retelling of Macbeth set in gangland Chicago.” With a sarcastic smirk, Jeff replies, “Oh, fresh take.” There’s something about Shakespeare … Read More
Shakespeare 400: The BBC TV schedule
April 24, 2016 | VOD NewsOn Saturday 23rd April, the BBC celebrated the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in style, with a full day of live-streamed events online from across the country, climaxing in a special festival at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, broadcast live on … Read More