blinkbox offers first episode of TV shows for free

What do The Americans, The Wire, True Blood and The Following have in common? You can download the first episode of each of them for free on blinkbox.

The Tesco-owned streaming service announced their “Try TV on us” offer this week, … Read More

Netflix UK to show Breaking Bad Season 5 Part 2 one day after US

Monday 12th August, bitches!

Put that date in your diaries. Why? Because that’s when Netflix UK is showing Breaking Bad – just one day after it airs in the US.

Netflix and Sony Pictures Television today announced that the final … Read More

Netflix plans original documentaries (as well as more Arrested Development)

Netflix is planning to produce original documentaries and stand-up comedy specials alongside its existing original content.

The streaming video giant has seen huge success with its original programming so far. House of Cards picked up a landmark string of Emmy … Read More

Wuaki VOD service launched in the UK

Just when you thought the UK video on-demand market couldn’t get any more crowded, a new service has been launched: Wuaki.

Owned by Rakuten – aka, the people who own Play.com – it has a unique selling point besides its … Read More

Review: blinkbox – the best pay-per-view VOD service since iTunes?

Game of Thrones Season Three arrives on blinkbox today – months before next March, when it crawls onto DVD. Want to see it now without buying a disc? With their all-new VOD rights in the UK, Tesco’s movie/TV service is … Read More

What Disney films are available on demand? (Netflix UK vs Amazon Instant Video) – 2015

Whether it’s during the school holidays or a rainy weekend, families are always on the lookout for classic Disney fare to keep the young’uns entertained.

The good news? There are Disney films on both Netflix UK and Amazon Prime Instant … Read More

Top Disney films on Netflix UK

Whether you have kids to entertain, or you simply want to entertain the kid in yourself, Disney movies are a sure fire way to put a smile on your face. Unfortunately, Netflix changes its line-up fairly often, so here’s a … Read More

Star Trek Into Darkness hits video on demand before DVD release

Update: Star Trek Into Darkness is released in the UK on blinkbox, iTunes, Film 4oD and Virgin Movies on Demand on Monday 2nd September – the same day as its on-disc release. Read our review.

For those who … Read More

A Field in England: The future of film distribution?

53% of people plan to see A Field in England on TV, according to a survey conducted by VODzilla.co.

The future is here. This morning, we downloaded a copy of A Field in England hours before cinemas even opened. Ben Wheatley’s … Read More

Netflix announces Orange Is the New Black Season 2 before we’ve even seen the first one

Well, this is a promising sign. Netflix has announced Orange is the New Black Season 2 – before we’ve even had the first one.

The comedic drama by Weeds creator Jenji Kohan is based on the memoir by Piper Kerman … Read More