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Trailer: Democrats gets VOD release in the UK
July 31, 2015 | VOD NewsDemocrats has been released on digital platforms in the UK.
Camilla Nielsson’s documentary, which won Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, is now available to watch online in the UK, after screening at Sheffield Doc/Fest last … Read More
Netflix releases Beasts of No Nation trailer
July 31, 2015 | VOD NewsThe first trailer for Beasts of No Nation has been released.
The movie, which is based on the novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala, will be Netflix’s first original fictional feature – a milestone in its steps to becoming an … Read More
Parks and Rec available to watch online for free in UK
July 30, 2015 | VOD NewsGood news, Pawnee lovers! Parks and Recreation has returned to UK TV screens this week on Dave, which means that it is available to watch online for free once again. Yes, right now.
The show, which was previously aired on … Read More
NOW TV fuels Sky’s growth as pay-TV contest heats up
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorNOW is helping to fuel Sky’s growth in the UK, as both customer numbers and revenues increase.
The broadcaster’s figures for the year to June 2015 show a 5 per cent increase in group revenue to £11,283 million, with on-demand … Read More
Amazon beats Netflix in race to sign Top Gear trio
July 30, 2015 | VOD NewsThe Top Gear trio have signed a deal to make a new car TV show for Amazon Prime.
The former BBC presenters have been the subject of speculation for months, following Clarkson’s departure from the Beeb earlier this year thanks … Read More
Top 12 new releases coming soon to Amazon Prime in August 2015
July 30, 2015 | VOD NewsAfter its best ever month in July – Paddington, The Imitation Game and ’71, if you missed it – Amazon Prime Instant Video was always going to struggle in August, but the VOD service has saved a few big blockbusters … Read More
From Punisher to Jessica Jones: Netflix outlines plans for Marvel series
July 29, 2015 | VOD NewsUpdate: Netflix has since released the official logo for Marvel’s Jessica Jones, which you can see below.
Netflix has outlined some of its plans for its growing collection of Marvel series.
The team-up between Netflix and Marvel has already proven … Read More
Netflix unveils comedy line-up for autumn and winter
July 29, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix has unveiled its comedy line-up for the autumn and winter months of 2015. The streaming service has been announcing an array of commissions and release dates on this year’s Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, with BoJack renewed for … Read More
Aziz Ansari Netflix series gets November release date
July 29, 2015 | VOD NewsAziz Ansari’s new Netflix series has been given a November release date.
The show, which we first got wind of in April, will see the comedian reunite with Parks and Recreation executive producer Mike Schur. Indeed, the comedian has won … Read More
Netflix to release Keith Richards documentary in September
July 29, 2015 | VOD NewsA new documentary about Keith Richards will premiere on Netflix this September.
Keith Richards: Under the Influence will take an “unprecedented look” into the sounds and influences of the Rolling Stones rock icon. The film marks the latest in … Read More















