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The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography
December 9, 2015 | Martyn Conterio
We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More
Trailer: Amazon’s Mad Dogs remake gets January 2016 release date
December 9, 2015 | VOD News
Amazon has confirmed a release date for its remake of Mad Dogs – and released a trailer as well.
The show, a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, is the latest in a string of new Amazon original series, arriving hot … Read More
The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (9th December)
December 9, 2015 | David Farnor
From a live Minecraft session with YouTuber Stampy Cat to an examination of homosexuality in Britain’s black and Asian communities, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.
TV Horizon Tim Peake Special: How … Read More
Watch online: How did Amy and Judd create Trainwreck?
December 9, 2015 | VOD News
Trainwreck is out now on DVD and VOD – and we’ve got a behind-the-scenes video to celebrate.
The film, which is directed by Judd Apatow, marks the arrival on the big screen of comedian Amy Schumer, whose Inside Amy Schumer … Read More
4K video arrives on Vimeo
December 9, 2015 | VOD News
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
December 9, 2015 | VOD News
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
December 8, 2015 | David Farnor
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
December 8, 2015 | VOD News
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
December 8, 2015 | VOD News
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
December 8, 2015 | VOD News
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
