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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Facebook introduces 360 videos for iOS
November 13, 2015 | VOD NewsFacebook has introduced support for 360-degree videos on iOS devices.
The update may not sound like much, but it marks the completion of a concerted move from the social network to compete with YouTube. Earlier this month, the VOD site … Read More
YouTube launches new Music app
November 13, 2015 | VOD NewsYouTube has officially launched YouTube Music.
The music app, which has been touted by the streaming site for some time, arrives hot on the heels of new subscription service YouTube Red. YouTube Music allows users to download and stream music … Read More
Sky and HBO extend exclusive relationship
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorSky will remain the exclusive home of HBO programmes in the UK and Europe, thanks a new deal signed this week.
Sky Atlantic has long been the home of Home Box Office for British viewers, with shows such as … Read More
The Force is Strong with… Star Wars: Episode 1’s music
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
Ok, let’s get this out of the way. Star Wars: Episode I is not bad. There. We said it. … Read More
Wuaki teams with Fusion to boost indie streaming line-up
November 12, 2015 | VOD NewsWuaki.tv has is teaming up with Fusion Media Sales to bolster its catalogue of indie films available to stream.
The Spanish company, which launched in the UK several years ago, has built up an impressive library of independent titles to … Read More
Season 2 of Mr. Robot available to watch on Amazon in UK within hours of US TV premiere
November 11, 2015 | VOD NewsSeason 2 of Mr. Robot will be released on Amazon Prime Video in the UK within hours of its US broadcast next year.
Update: Season 2 will premiere in the UK on Thursday 14th July 2016, with a double-bill of … Read More
10 life lessons we’ve learned from Peep Show
November 11, 2015 | Chris BryantPeep Show begins its ninth and final season tonight, 12 years since it first began. Over the eight previous seasons of Channel 4’s longest running comedy, creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain have used Mark and Jez – and their … Read More
Jimmy Carr to record stand-up show for Netflix
November 11, 2015 | VOD NewsJimmy Carr is recording a stand-up special for Netflix UK.
Carr announced the news on Twitter, just as most comedians are preparing to launch their DVD releases for the Christmas holidays.
He has been no stranger to the seasonal … Read More
Amazon releases Transparent Season 2 trailer
November 10, 2015 | VOD NewsAmazon has released the first teaser trailer for Transparent Season 2.
The Golden Globe-winning series, which was ranked the best TV show of 2014 by yours truly, will return in December for another bout of soul-searching, as the Pfefferman family … Read More
Amazon Video now available on Roku UK
November 10, 2015 | VOD NewsAmazon Prime Video is finally available on Roku UK.
The subscription service, which rebranded from LOVEFiLM Instant in 2014, has established itself as a major contender on the streaming scene with a host of major deals. Agreements with Warner … Read More
















