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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
The Crown unlikely to cover modern royal scandals
January 10, 2020 | David FarnorOne of The Crown’s executive producers has said it’s unlikely that Netflix’s royal drama will ever cover the modern scandals surrounding the royal family.
The lavish drama, which charts the life and reign of Her Maj, has been a huge … Read More
YouTube Kids: What’s changed for 2020?
January 10, 2020 | David FarnorAt the start of 2020, YouTube is making some big changes to the way it handles videos for children, from the way it uses data to the actual content itself.
The changes, which were first announced back in September, stem … Read More
Vimeo to live-stream Festival and awards
January 10, 2020 | David FarnorVimeo is launching its own festival this weekend, with panels and awards streaming live online around the world.
The Vimeo Festival and Awards will take place on Saturday 11th January at Murmrr in Brooklyn, New York. “A celebration of all … Read More
The 2020s: VOD predictions for the coming decade
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorAt the start of a new decade, it’s impossible not to look back over the last 10 years and marvel at just how much entertainment, and the way we consume it, has changed since 2010. Since Netflix’s launch in the … Read More
A Year of Firsts: Michelle Obama lines up new Instagram college series
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorMichelle Obama and her initiative Reach Higher is lining up a new series for Instagram called A Year of Firsts.
Mrs. Obama has partnered with ATTN for the IGTV show, which aims to empower and inspire first-year college students across … Read More
Just One Look: Harlan Coben thriller heads to Walter Presents
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorA new Harlan Coben thriller is heading to our screens next month, thanks to Walter Presents.
The streaming channel, available on All 4, is dedicated to TV shows from around the world. It’s testament to Coben’s writing that the bestselling … Read More
IT: Chapter Two leads UK Film Chart
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s an eerie start to the decade in the UK’s Official Film Chart, as IT: Chapter Two lands a Number 1 debut on the first chart of 2020.
The spooky sequel to the 2017 Stephen King adaptation, starring Bill Skarsgard … Read More
Trailer: Uncut Gems set for Netflix release this January
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorUncut Gems is being released by Netflix in UK cinemas this week, before it arrives online later this month.
From acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie, the crime thriller stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a charismatic New York City … Read More
Dracula, A Christmas Carol and Gavin & Stacey give BBC iPlayer record Christmas fortnight
January 8, 2020 | David FarnorA bumper crop of Christmas specials and new programmes helped BBC iPlayer to its best festive fortnight ever. The holiday period (20th December – 2nd January) was BBC iPlayer’s biggest on record, with 203m requests to stream or download programmes, … Read More
Trailer: The Healing Powers of Dude unleashed by Netflix this January
January 8, 2020 | David FarnorMeet Noah, he’s an 11-year-old with social anxiety disorder starting middle school. School can be tough, but with the help of his emotional support dog, Dude, plus his friends and family, maybe it can be less scary.
The Healing … Read More