Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Bauerthon: A 24 Season 1 recap
April 30, 2014 | David FarnorTwo weeks ago, we embarked upon a dangerous mission: to watch all of 24 in one go and catch up on the series’ escapades before it returns for Live Another Day on Wednesday 7th May.
After all, 24 is the … Read More
Mean Girls: How the web made fetch happen
April 30, 2014 | David FarnorToday marks the 10 year anniversary of everyone’s favourite high school movie: Mean Girls. Of course, any fan will already be aware of that. Why? Because The Internet.
Tina Fey’s comedy has been the popular girl in the teen flick … Read More
Survey: What’s the deal with piracy?
April 24, 2014 | David FarnorGame of Thrones is the most pirated TV programme of all time, according to TorrentFreak.
Episode 1 of Season 4 was downloaded by 1.5 million people around the world within 24 hours of it being broadcast. According to the site, … Read More
450 years on: Shakespeare in the on-demand age
April 23, 2014 | David FarnorTo update or not to update? That’s the question facing people when they choose to take on a Shakespeare play. The Bard turns 450 years old today and that question seems more relevant than ever.
The idea of updating … Read More
Bauerthon: A live blog marathon of all 8 seasons of 24. In 6 days.
April 16, 2014 | David FarnorRight now, terrorists are plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate. My wife and daughter have been targeted. And people that I work with, may be involved in both. I’m federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of … Read More
What the end of Mad Men means for today’s young workers
April 16, 2014 | Jo BromilowSince first walking through the hallowed doors of Sterling Cooper, we’ve seen hearts broken, ambitions dashed, names made – and dreams pursued. With the end of Mad Men upon us, what does it mean for today’s generation of young workers?Read More
Where can I watch 24: Legacy online in the UK (legally)?
April 15, 2014 | David FarnorStand aside Jack Bauer. In 2017, 24 returns without everyone’s favourite CTU agent. 24: Legacy will see a new hero take on the franchise’s classic real-time format, with Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton) playing Eric Carter.
A military hero who … Read More
The changing relationship between Twitter and TV
April 13, 2014 | David FarnorTwitter and TV. They’re like bangers and mash. If you could use bangers to slag off the mash – and other sausages could then share your comments with the people eating them. While also consuming mash. The key thing about … Read More
Where can I watch Mad Men online in the UK (legally)?
April 12, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s hard to believe that Don Draper’s time is up, with Mad Men’s final season now a distant memory. Perhaps the only thing that’s harder to believe is that someone isn’t up to speed with the ad men from Madison … Read More
Vine of Thrones: A recap of Game of Thrones Season 1, 2 and 3. In 3 minutes.
March 24, 2014 | David FarnorThere are now two weeks until Monday 7th April, when Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic – and, for non-Sky customers, to on-demand service NOW.
But let’s face it: so much has happened in the last few years … Read More