Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Save Utopia: Why Channel 4 cancelling Dennis Kelly’s show is a mistake
October 10, 2014 | David FarnorHow often is it that you can say a TV programme is unique?
Television is going through something of a golden age at the moment, from Breaking Bad through to Amazon’s Transparent. But crime thrillers, high-concept sci-fi, period dramas … Read More
Infographic: How to catch up with Homeland
October 5, 2014 | VOD NewsHomeland Season 4 premieres on Channel 4 in the UK on Sunday 12th October – just a week after tonight’s US debut. As we prepare for the return of Saul’s beard and Carrie’s cry face, there’s one question that needs … Read More
The Adam Sandler Movie Generator: the secret to Netflix’s success?
October 4, 2014 | David FarnorWho on earth comes up with Adam Sandler movies? This week, the Internet has provided the answer: an Adam Sandler Movie Generator.
The device, created by a Norwegian website, automatically generates the kind of thing you would expect Adam … Read More
Selfie’s social media premiere: a sign of the times?
September 30, 2014 | David FarnorTonight in the US, Selfie premieres on ABC, but viewers around the world where able to watch it over a month ago on social media.
The show stars Karen Gillen as Eliza, a vain, mobile phone-addicted sales rep. After … Read More
Is this the year that Amazon beats Netflix?
September 29, 2014 | David FarnorLet’s face it. In the world of video on-demand, Amazon has always been second to Netflix. In terms of users, in terms of content, in terms of media coverage. And, most importantly, in terms of perception.
At the start of … Read More
14 things we learned from London Web Fest 2014 about commissioning online video
September 28, 2014 | VOD NewsRaindance’s Web Fest hit London’s West End again this weekend, offering its second line-up of screenings of new and upcoming shows plus a whole range of panels discussing how to make web series and providing tips on everything from distribution … Read More
Netflix UK vs Amazon Prime Instant Video (formerly LOVEFiLM) – 2014
September 28, 2014 | VOD NewsWhich is better, Netflix UK or Amazon Prime Instant Video? It’s a question VODzilla.co asks itself every day while deciding what to stream online.
Our searchable directory lets you see what’s on Netflix UK vs what’s on Amazon Prime Instant … Read More
Why Vince Vaughn is a good choice for True Detective Season 2
September 24, 2014 | David FarnorVince Vaughn has been confirmed by HBO as one of the lead stars for True Detective alongside Colin Farrell.
The second season of the series, which will be directed by Justin Lin (well, the first two episodes), will follow … Read More
The One Where We Imagine What Friends Would Be Like if It Took Place Now
September 22, 2014 | David Farnor20 years ago today, the very first episode of Friends was broadcast. We’ll pause for a second to let you panic about how old you now are.
What’s impressive, though, is that Friends continues to win over new fans – … Read More
What the Premier League can learn from Wimbledon about Vines and social media
September 21, 2014 | VOD NewsAs the new Premier League season continues, Vines of goals and other footy highlights continue to spread across the web – something, you may recall, the Premier League (and its commercial partner for online highlights, The Sun) were none too … Read More