Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Top 10 films and movies on BBC iPlayer (Tuesday 23rd December)
December 24, 2014 | David FarnorWith Christmas finally upon us, people across the UK will be sitting down to watch… something on the telly. Not sure where to start? We round up this week’s top 10 new TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer.
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Will Sony release The Interview on Crackle?
December 21, 2014 | David FarnorSony may release The Interview online on Crackle, according to unnamed sources.
The rumour comes after President Obama criticised the studio for giving into the hackers that threatened violence against any cinemas showing the movie.
The comedy stars James … Read More
Your 2014 Christmas Movie VOD TV Guide: What’s available to watch online in the UK
December 11, 2014 | David FarnorAh, December. A month for eating mince pies, turning up the heating and curling up with the newspaper to find out what Christmas movies are on TV. Now, though, you don’t have to wait for a channel to show a … Read More
You can now watch 90pc of popular TV shows online legally
December 9, 2014 | David FarnorYou can now watch 90 per cent of popular films and TV shows online legally in the UK.
New research by KPMG shows that nine out of 10 most popular movies and TV shows are available on VOD platforms. The … Read More
Where can I watch the 2014 BIFA award winners online?
December 8, 2014 | David Farnor“To the winners, congratulations – to the losers: make better films,” joked The Inbetweeners’ Simon Bird at the 2014 British Independent Film Awards last night. It’s a joke because, of course, this year has been one heck of year for … Read More
Top 10 TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer (Saturday 6th December)
December 7, 2014 | David FarnorWinter is coming – and so are those long, cold nights. Not to mention the long, cold weekends. And those long, cold mornings. It’s at times like this that BBC iPlayer comes into its own, giving you a chance to … Read More
James Bond Movie Title Generator – can you do better than SPECTRE?
December 4, 2014 | David FarnorThe title for the 24th James Bond movie has been announced – and it will be called SPECTRE.
“Some of you will probably have an idea of what that refers to, but I couldn’t possibly comment,” said Sam Mendes at … Read More
Pick up and play? The Castle of Cagliostro: Studio Ghibli’s first video game
December 3, 2014 | David FarnorThis charmingly colourful thriller offers a glimpse of Hayao Miyazaki already levelling up for his next projectRead More
How Minecraft became the most-watched kids’ TV show in the world
November 25, 2014 | David FarnorAsk an adult what they watch on TV and they’ll reply with the usual answers: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, whatever other show is the most talked-about at the time. Ask a child what they watch and you’ll get a … Read More
Why everyone should see Angels in America
November 22, 2014 | Jo BromilowDirector Mike Nichols died this week, leaving a legacy of incredible variety but unwavering genius. Everyone has a particular favourite, but one work stands out as a true test of his talent – the leviathan that is Angels in America.