4K video arrives on Vimeo

4K video streaming has arrived on Vimeo. The site is rolling out adaptive streaming, an upgrade to the player that enables 4K viewing both on and offsite.

The technology will automatically adapt the video quality to the highest possible … Read More

Vessel introduces video conversations and mobile compatibility

Vessel has introduced a range of new features, including threaded video conversations and mobile compatibility.

The site, which launched earlier this year, aimed to provide a new subscription platform for fans of YouTube, offering a way for creators to earn … Read More

Trailer: Netflix’s animated series Dawn of the Croods

Netflix has released the trailer for the first season of its new animated kids’ series, Dawn of the Croods.

Season 1 of the DreamWorks spin-off from its feature film will see Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran return … Read More

Netflix is doubling its amount of original content for 2016

Netflix is doubling its amount of original content next year, the company has announced.

Speaking at New York’s UBS Global Media and Communications conference this week, Head of Content Ted Sarandos said that the streaming company was stepping up a … Read More

Sky releases range of Star Wars remote controls

Sky has released a limited series of Star Wars remotes to promote the arrival of George Lucas’ saga on Sky Movies.

The branded remote controls are available in 10 characters: Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia … Read More

Netflix unleases trailer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2

Netflix has unleashed the first trailer for its Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, the follow-up to Ang Lee’s sensational martial arts masterpiece, is based on the novel Iron Knight, Silver Vase, by … Read More

FrightFest Presents unveils second wave of VOD titles for February 2016

FrightFest Presents has unveiled its second wave of VOD titles to be released in February and March 2016.

The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched earlier this year with six favourites from the … Read More

Trailer: Sparks and Embers available to watch online for Christmas

Kris Marshall rom-com Sparks and Embers will be available to watch online this Christmas.

Gavin Boyter’s festive flick is released in UK cinemas on Friday 18th December, when it will also be available to unwrap at home. Marshall is … Read More

Scott Buck signs on as Iron Fist showrunner

Netflix has signed up Scott Buck as showrunner for Iron Fist.

The Marvel series follows Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in the two giants’ team-up to bring a group of superheroes to the screen – all of them will … Read More

2015 BIFA awards: Full list of winners and where to watch them online

Ex Machina swept the board last night at the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards. The MBIFAs gave Alex Garland’s sci-fi four prizes, including three of the big gongs: Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay, plus Outstanding … Read More