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MUBI to release rediscovered Dennis Hopper documentary
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsMUBI is teaming up with Bond 360 to release The American Dreamer worldwide.
This will be the first time in 45 years that audiences have the chance to see the documentary about Dennis Hopper, which captures the icon at the … Read More
Amazon and Netflix acquire films at Sundance
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsThe 2016 Sundance Film Festival may not start until 21st January, but streaming services are starting the party early, with both Amazon and Netflix acquiring films for distribution.
Netflix snapped up the worldwide streaming rights to Tallulah, starring Elliot Page. … Read More
Netflix adds 17 million new members as world domination continues
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsNetlix added 17 million new members in 2015, the company has announced, as its plans for world domination continue to grow.
On 1st January 2016, the streaming giant crossed 75 million members – at the end of 2015, it had … Read More
Trailer: Pee-wee’s Big Holiday Herman goes head to head with Daredevil Season 2
January 19, 2016 | VOD NewsPee-wee Herman is back – and he’s going head to head with Daredevil this March.
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Netflix’s newest original film, will be released on Friday 18th March, the same day as Matt Murdock returns to face off against … Read More
BBC appoints new controller to bring together TV channels and iPlayer
January 19, 2016 | VOD NewsThe BBC has appointed Charlotte Moore as the joint controller for all of the broadcaster’s TV channels and iPlayer.
The newly created role is part of a reorganisation that the BBC says will offer “a simplified and more co-ordinated strategy … Read More
Walter Presents acquires five Latin American shows
January 19, 2016 | VOD NewsWalter Presents has acquired five new Latin American shows for its streaming line-up.
Channel 4’s VOD channel, which is part of its All 4 on-demand site, launched at the beginning of the year, with seven box sets available to watch … Read More
Perspective: Why NBC’s ‘revealed’ Netflix ratings are irrelevant
January 18, 2016 | David FarnorLast week, NBC called for “perspective” when it comes to the rise of Netflix and other SVOD services versus traditional television, citing research that claimed to reveal Netflix’s viewing figures. The streaming giant is, of course, famous for not revealing … Read More
Marseille: First look teaser trailer released
January 17, 2016 | VOD NewsYour first look at Netflix’s Marseille is here – and it’s mighty intriguing.
The teaser trailer for Netflix’s first French original series is as glossy as it gets (think high-end beer commercial) – a reminder of how high the streaming … Read More
Netflix unveils release date and teaser trailer for Orange Is the New Black Season 4
January 17, 2016 | VOD News“Welcome to Litchfield, inmate.”
That’s the sound of a new teaser trailer for Orange Is the New Black, as Netflix announces the release date for Season 4.
The award-winning series from Jenji Kohan stars an ensemble cast that’s too good … Read More
Netflix confirms Jessica Jones Season 2 – and other series’ release dates
January 17, 2016 | VOD NewsJessica Jones will return for a second season.
Netflix confirmed that the superhero series – which was ranked our number one TV show of 2015 – will get a second run this afternoon, at a panel during the Television Critics … Read More















