Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Bauerthon: A live blog marathon of all 8 seasons of 24. In 6 days.
April 16, 2014 | VOD NewsRight 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 | VOD NewsStand 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 | VOD NewsIt’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 | VOD NewsThere 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
A trip through Gravity’s extras: iTunes vs Blu-ray
March 5, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s not often that a movie is shorter than the special features that go with it. Gravity – out on DVD and VOD now – is one of the few exceptions.
Despite clocking in at a lean 90 minutes, the … Read More
5 reasons to watch the Oscars live online on NOW TV
March 1, 2014 | VOD NewsPhoto: ©A.M.P.A.S.®
For British film fans in March, the question is always the same: where you can watch the Oscars live in the UK? This year, Sky has the answer: NOW, their subscription streaming service, lets you watch Sky Movies … Read More
Top 10 new releases on Netflix UK – 1st March 2014
March 1, 2014 | VOD NewsIt’s the first of the month and you know what that means: a glorious wave of new Netflix UK titles to scroll through.
As always, we have a list of the new releases on Netflix UK – including, as … Read More
FAQ Guide: Everything you need to know about LOVEFiLM Instant vs Amazon Prime Instant Video
February 27, 2014 | VOD NewsLOVEFiLM Instant is no more. Long live Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Following last week’s announcement, Amazon have today updated their streaming service to an all-in-one subscription. But what is it? What’s the difference between LOVEFiLM and Prime Instant Video? How … Read More















