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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
YouTube confirms plans for ad-free subscription service
April 9, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube has confirmed plans to offer an ad-free version of its video service to viewers.
The subscription-based model would allow its users to watch videos without adverts in exchange for a monthly fee. The move into SVOD territory puts the … Read More
The Last Hours of Laura K: The future of television?
April 9, 2015 | David FarnorThe future of television is something that we ponder quite a bit here at VODzilla.co HQ. Will it be linear? Unlikely. Will it all be subscription-based? Quite possibly. But will it be interactive? That’s an interesting question the BBC may … Read More
Favourites: How BBC iPlayer is becoming more like Netflix
April 8, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has made it possible to sync your favourites on iPlayer across multiple devices. The new feature, which was quietly announced on Twitter at the end of March without any fanfare, is a small, but significant step for the … Read More
Star Wars movies released on digital video for first time
April 8, 2015 | David FarnorStar Wars is coming to digital video for the first time.
All six parts of George Lucas’ space epic will be available to buy and download from Friday 10th April, both in SD and HD – but, sadly, not … Read More
Netflix bags two BAFTA TV nominations
April 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has bagged two nominations in the 2015 TV BAFTAs.
The full line-up of nominations for the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards were announced this morning. After winning the International award in 2014, the VOD service has picked … Read More
Amazon Prime Video now available on Android
April 7, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Instant Video is now available on Android devices.
If that seems like a news story from a year ago, that is because Amazon has been notoriously sluggish on its compatibility with other devices outside of its own Fire … Read More
Alfie and Kat to star in EastEnders spin-off series
April 7, 2015 | David FarnorAlfie and Kat will star in an EastEnders spin-off series next year.
The couple, played by Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace, have become a favourite among viewers over the years. The show, meanwhile, has consistently been one of the most-watched … Read More
Roku hits back at Amazon and Google with new search features
April 7, 2015 | David FarnorThe past few months have seen Amazon and Google launch their own streaming media devices with an impressive array of features, including voice searches and higher processing power. Now, though, Roku is hitting back with a raft of updates.
The … Read More
Netflix to release new Ricky Gervais film in 2016
April 7, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix will release Ricky Gervais’ new film, Special Correspondents, in 2016.
The original movie, written and directed by Gervais, will follow a struggling New York radio journalist played by Eric Bana, who finds his job on the line thanks to … Read More
6 new releases coming soon to TheHorrorShow.tv in April 2015
April 6, 2015 | David FarnorAs the Easter Bank Holiday tempts you out of the house for some sunshine, a new month also means a new crop of creepy titles waiting to welcome you back indoors come nightfall.
Hot on the heels of recent releases … Read More