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Silicon Valley Season 3 available to watch online in the UK from 20th April
May 5, 2016 | VOD NewsSilicon Valley Season 2 will be available to watch online in the UK before its TV broadcast.
The show, which is created by Office Space’s Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, is set in the titular high-tech Californian world. … Read More
Hay Festival follows in Shakespeare’s footsteps with live iPlayer streams
May 4, 2016 | VOD NewsLast month, the BBC broke ground with its unprecedented Shakespeare Day Live, a day that saw events marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death streaming live on iPlayer and a dedicated pop-up site around the world. Now, the Hay … Read More
All 4: Shorts coming soon to Channel 4’s VOD service in May 2016
May 4, 2016 | VOD NewsShorts continue to be a central part of Channel’s VOD service, All 4, and May offers a promising mix. Prank series’ Girls Go Trolling provide laughs for viewers on the go, while Supercars explores worlds and subcultures in the UK … Read More
NOW TV launches new Kids Pass for £2.99 a month
May 4, 2016 | VOD NewsNOW is entering the children’s VOD race with the launch of a new Kids Membership.
The online streaming service, which offers subscribers contract-free access to Sky TV, has enjoyed strong growth over recent years, as adults tune in to watch … Read More
Cannes 2016 embraces virtual reality
May 4, 2016 | VOD NewsThe 2016 Cannes film festival kicks off one week today and the event is embracing virtual reality like never before.
The festival, which runs from 11th May to 20th May, is already a more streaming affair than usual, with five … Read More
Is this the best Star Wars extra ever?
May 4, 2016 | David FarnorExtras. They’re everywhere in films and we don’t even notice. But every now and then, they stand out from crowd. Quantum of Solace’s sweeper. The Stormtrooper hitting his head in Star Wars Episode IV. That guy in The Dark Knight … Read More
Disney removes your childhood favourites from Netflix UK
May 3, 2016 | VOD NewsDisney has removed all your childhood favourites from Netflix UK.
Frozen. Enchanted. Toy Story. Toy Story 2. All those animated House of Mouse movies that defined your youth are gone. We knew the removal was coming – we announced it … Read More
Amazon to “significantly increase” spend on original content
May 3, 2016 | VOD NewsAmazon is stepping up its investment in original content.
The online retailer has already made a name for itself in the streaming sector, with original shows such as The Man in the High Castle and Transparent. Its VOD arm, Amazon … Read More
Vimeo acquires VHX
May 3, 2016 | VOD NewsVimeo has bought out VHX, as the site continues to build its range of services for creators.
While YouTube is duelling with Facebook, racing to introduce virtual reality, superior live-streaming and other features, Vimeo has remained focused on strengthening its … Read More
Half of Western customers have no interest in VR (yet)
May 2, 2016 | VOD NewsHalf of Western consumers have no interest in buying VR products (yet), according to a new study by Newzoo.
Virtual reality is the buzz word of the moment, with everyone from Facebook and YouTube to the gaming industry all … Read More
















