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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Netflix introduces Profiles
August 1, 2013 | VOD NewsStarting today, Netflix members can create a separate “profile” for each member of their household, who will each see a uniquely personalised experience based upon their individual watching habits, their personal favourite programmes and favourite genres, all driven by Netflix … Read More
Top 6 Vines that prove Maisie Williams is bad-ass
July 31, 2013 | David FarnorIf you’ve been watching Game of Thrones for more than just an episode, you’ll be very familiar with Arya Stark. By the time you get to Season Three, she’s probably your favourite character – only behind Ned Stark (Sean Bean) … Read More
Blackfish swims into Netflix UK waters
July 30, 2013 | VOD NewsGabriel Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish has just been released in UK cinemas – but it’s already swimming into digital waters.
The powerful film, which investigates the death of a trainer at SeaWorld, is a damning indictment of the marine amusement park … Read More
blinkbox offers first episode of TV shows for free
July 26, 2013 | VOD NewsWhat 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
July 26, 2013 | David FarnorMonday 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)
July 24, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix 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
July 22, 2013 | VOD NewsJust 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?
July 15, 2013 | David FarnorGame 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
July 13, 2013 | VOD NewsWhether 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
July 11, 2013 | Philip W BaylesWhether 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
















