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Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
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
RIP Harold Ramis
February 24, 2014 | David FarnorHarold Ramis passed away today at the age of 69. He was the director and writer of Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, Analyze This, Analyze That and, of course, one of the stars and co-writers of Ghostbusters.
He was a man who … Read More
Four video on-demand things to do with your kids for half-term
February 23, 2014 | VOD NewsIt’s Sunday. Term starts again tomorrow. Everyone’s miserable because half-term’s almost over. But to stop the back-to-school blues setting in, here are a few video on-demand things you can do to enjoy the few hours of holiday you have left.