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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
First look at Netflix psychological thriller Clinical
January 7, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix may be best known for its budget original series, but one of the streaming giant’s other signature traits is investing in indie films, from festival acquisitions, such as The Casting of JonBenet, to original productions.
The latter has … Read More
New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (8th January 2017)
January 7, 2017 | David FarnorNot getting your arthouse fix from Netflix? Wish there were more indie films on Amazon Prime Video? Every week, we round up the new releases on MUBI, the subscription VOD service that hand-picks new and old classics from around the … Read More
BAFTA Rising Star Nominees 2017: Where you can see them in action on Netflix and Amazon
January 6, 2017 | David FarnorThis week, BAFTA unveiled its nominees for 2017’s Rising Star award. The only award that is voted for by the public, it recognises the world’s best upcoming talent, with previous winners ranging from John Boyega to a young James McAvoy.
Here’s your first look at images from Duncan Jones’ Mute
January 6, 2017 | David FarnorIf you’re looking for a reason why 2017 is looking better than 2016, look no further than the fact that this year is when we finally get to see Duncan Jones’ new film, Mute.
Planned by the Moon and Source … Read More
Stream on: Video downloads and subscriptions overtake DVD and Blu-rays for first time
January 5, 2017 | David FarnorDigital video revenue has overtaken DVD and Blu-ray sales for the first time in the UK.
The rising popularity of online streaming of both films and TV surged in 2016, reveal new figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association. Subscription services … Read More
Love Alarm to become Netflix’s first Korean original series
January 5, 2017 | David FarnorAlmost a year ago, Netflix expanded its reach to pretty much every country in the world. Since then, the streaming giant has been expanding its content line-up to go with it, with a growing number of localised and international original … Read More
Amazon unveils new range of Smart TVs
January 5, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon is entering the Smart TV market with a new range of Fire TV-branded models.
Amazon’a Fire TV, which first launched in 2015, has proven a huge hit for the online giant, powering sticks and set top boxes that have … Read More
Red Dwarf drives record year for UKTV, as on-demand views soar
January 5, 2017 | David FarnorUKTV enjoyed a record year in 2016, with TV ratings hitting an all-time high and on-demand views soaring.
Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV is predicting it will register record-breaking growth in commercial audiences (SOCI) across the last 12 months. UKTV … Read More
What’s coming soon to Shudder UK in January 2017?
January 4, 2017 | David FarnorThe start of a new year always feels a bit darker than the other months, but this year, even more so, thanks to the recent launch of horror subscription site Shudder. With classics such as Cube and Ginger Snaps on … Read More
Happy birthday, Walter Presents! The top 10 TV shows from its first year
January 3, 2017 | David FarnorToday marks the first birthday of Walter Presents. All 4’s online channel, dedicated to finding foreign-language TV shows from around the world first opened its doors to the UK on 3rd January 2016.
The timing was perfect. Channel 4 has … Read More