Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
My French Film Festival: The 2016 VOD line-up
February 8, 2016 | VOD NewsMy French Film Festival has returned for a sixth year this February, bringing a host of new French movies into your living room without the hassle of travelling to France or walking a crowded red carpet.
The festival, organised by … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (7th February 2016)
February 7, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Camila’s Kids Company: The Inside Story
Charting the implosion of one of … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (31st January 2016)
January 31, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Cakes. Mary Berry. An uplifting tone … Read More
Louis C.K.’s surprise web series: A refreshingly bold move
January 31, 2016 | Craig SkinnerWith a polite email sent out to his mailing list last night, Louis C.K. announced that he had a new “thing” and that you could purchase the first episode of it through his website for $5. This new thing is … Read More
How much Sky Q costs – and everything else to know about the new set top box
January 29, 2016 | VOD NewsSky has finally confirmed the release date and price for Sky Q, its fancy new set top box.
The new TV service, which completely revamps the Sky experience, was first unveiled last year as the broadcaster seeks to compete with … Read More
A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)
January 26, 2016 | David Farnor“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More
Why Fox’s Lucifer isn’t the new Constantine
January 25, 2016 | David FarnorFOX’s new TV series, Lucifer, premieres this week. It joins a long line of comic book adaptations for the small screen – but this isn’t like the ones you’ve seen on Netflix or The CW. The main character of Lucifer? … Read More
9 things to know about Agent Carter Season 2
January 24, 2016 | VOD NewsAgent Carter returns for a second season on FOX UK this week – and it’s all change for everyone’s favourite Strategic Scientific Reserve agent. Hayley Atwell’s Peggy is now in Los Angeles. Her adventures span a longer 10 episodes. And … Read More
Who is Chris Chibnall? 9 things to know about the new Doctor Who showrunner
January 23, 2016 | David FarnorLast night, Doctor Who fans were surprised by the unexpected news that Steven Moffat will step down as showrunner following the next season. His replacement? Chris Chibnall.
Moffat took over the reins of the TARDIS in 2010 and has since … Read More
Perspective: Why NBC’s ‘revealed’ Netflix ratings are irrelevant
January 18, 2016 | David FarnorLast week, NBC called for “perspective” when it comes to the rise of Netflix and other SVOD services versus traditional television, citing research that claimed to reveal Netflix’s viewing figures. The streaming giant is, of course, famous for not revealing … Read More