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24: Live Another day trailer – Jack’s back… and he’s angry
February 5, 2014 | VOD NewsIf you were worried that the new series of 24 wouldn’t feature enough Jack Bauer shouting and firing guns, the 24: Live ANother day trailer will set your mind at ease.
The video, titled “Street Chaos”, makes three things … Read More
US viewers watched more than 50 billion videos online in December 2013
February 3, 2014 | VOD NewsUS viewers watched more than 50 billion videos online in December 2013, according to comScore.
The figures show that online video is becoming increasingly popular in the USA, with 188.2 million viewers watching 52.4 billion videos in the final month … Read More
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
February 2, 2014 | David FarnorIn 2013, Philip Seymour Hoffman starred alongside Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener in A Late Quartet. It was an unusual, interesting film – a drama about a string quartet that treated classical music with rare seriousness and subtle humanity. In … Read More
Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi join Sky On Demand
February 2, 2014 | VOD NewsUKTV’s debut deal to provide Pay TV catch up services for its popular entertainment channels Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi was further extended today joining Sky’s On Demand service; the UK’s biggest Catch Up TV service.
The news follows the … Read More
Yesterday and Really launch seven-day catch-up on YouView
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorYesterday and Really have both launched a seven-day catch-up service on YouView.
The contract-free set-top box allows viewers to browse all available catch-up TV services from terrestrial providers in a handy on-screen guide, including 4oD, ITV Player and BBC … Read More
Try TV on Us: blinkbox offers episodes of hit TV shows for free
January 31, 2014 | VOD NewsIf you’ve ever tried a sandwich in a supermarket to see if you want to buy it, you’ll be very familiar with the weird looks you get from other people – and the threats you get from security guards.
Introducing… The Magic of Miyazaki
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsThere are few film-makers in the world who can leave you with a childlike smile on your face after watching their work. There are even fewer who can do it with every single movie.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of … Read More
Coming soon: Dixi, CBBC’s first online show
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsWatch out, Netflix, there’s a new kid on the Internet TV block: CBBC, who are launching its first ever online TV show, Dixi, in February.
Tackling issues of intrigue and deception in a fictitious social network, Dixi will be available … Read More
Sky wins uSwitch Best Streaming Service award for Sky Go
January 30, 2014 | VOD NewsSky has been named Britain’s favourite ‘triple-play’ provider, winning Best Provider of TV, Broadband and Home Phone at the prestigious uSwitch Broadband awards in London last night.
The award was one of four awards won by Sky at the ceremony … Read More
Samsung says Netflix 4k streaming will be available in Europe from March
January 29, 2014 | VOD News4K Netflix streaming will be available on Samsung TVs in Europe from March 2014, the company has announced.
The manufacturer has announced that a 4K starter pack will be available in Europe with its Ultra HD TVs in just over … Read More
















