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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Netflix confirms Full House reboot is on the way
April 21, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed that a reboot of Full House is on the way.
Reports surfaced recently of a rumoured revival of the old show, which was first broadcast back in 1987.
It seems like a leftfield choice for the … Read More
Cinemagoers not willing to pay more than $10 for VOD
April 21, 2015 | David FarnorHow much would you pay to see a film on VOD while it’s still in the cinemas?
It’s a question that is at the heart of the balance between digital and theatrical distribution: If viewing at home means a smaller … Read More
Grabyo launches VIP service to boost celebrity social power
April 21, 2015 | David FarnorGrabyo has launched a VIP service to capitalise on the social reach of celebrity users.
The company works with rights holders to distribute live video clips through social media platforms. The cloud-based studio, which lets companies monetise social video with … Read More
Clip: Russell Brand documentary heads to cinemas and VOD
April 21, 2015 | David FarnorRussell Brand’s new documentary, The Emperor’s New Clothes, is heading to UK cinemas and VOD this week.
The comedian and activist has joined forces with director Michael Winterbottom to make the polemical film about the financial crisis and gross inequality … Read More
Jon Snow joins YouTube to reach young voters
April 20, 2015 | David FarnorChannel 4 news anchor and colourful tie-wearing legend Jon Snow will join forces with YouTube in an attempt to reach young voters in the run-up to the general election.
The deadline for registering online to vote in May’s election is … Read More
True Detective Season 2 available to watch online in the UK from 22nd June
April 19, 2015 | David FarnorTrue Detective Season 2 will be available watch online in the UK legally from Monday 22nd June.
The show, created by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Cary Fukunaga, initially premiered in January 2014 on HBO, before heading to the UK … Read More
Silverlight vs streaming: NOW TV no longer compatible with Chrome
April 19, 2015 | David FarnorNOW subscribers who use Chrome will be in for a sad discovery this week: NOW is no longer compatible with Google’s browser.
Sky’s VOD service has been displaying warning messages to its members for a while now, recommending that they … Read More
15 million smart TV sets sold last year
April 18, 2015 | David FarnorWith the rise in streaming that has taken place in recent years, there has also been a growth in mobile device usage. Tablet sales have risen, with over four in 10 UK households now owning one (up from 24 per … Read More
Viewster adds five new simulcasts to anime line-up
April 18, 2015 | David FarnorViewster has added a wave of new simulcasts to its anime line-up.
The ad-supported VOD service is available around the world, although, as with many VOD sites, only some shows are available in certain territories.
The string of new streaming … Read More
Viewster now available on Xbox 360
April 18, 2015 | David FarnorViewster is now available on Xbox 360.
The ad-supported VOD service, which is available worldwide, has established a large following, thanks to its wide library of anime.
More than ten thousand titles are available to stream from anime and thrillers … Read More