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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
Jodorowsky’s Dune goes straight to VOD in the UK
July 6, 2015 | VOD NewsJodorowsky’s Dune has been released in the UK straight to VOD.
The documentary by Frank Pavich traces the history of director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s failed attempt to adapt the seminal sci-fi novel. Starring his own 12 year old son, alongside Orson … Read More
9 reasons to watch Marvel’s Agent Carter on Fox
July 6, 2015 | VOD NewsOn Sunday 12th July, Marvel’s Agent Carter finally arrives in the UK. Months after the show first debuted in the US, the small-screen spin-off from Captain America has been snapped up by Fox, who will premiere the first season of … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (5th July 2015)
July 5, 2015 | David FarnorHear that? That’s the sound of Wimbledon serving up another fortnight of smashing entertainment – and the BBC returning the ball at an equally impressive pace. For those who don’t like tennis, though, BBC iPlayer has a volley of shows … Read More
Facebook introduces video ad revenue: The killer blow to YouTube?
July 5, 2015 | VOD NewsFacebook has begun to introduce a way for content providers to earn revenue from videos, a step that could prove a killer blow in the site’s rivalry with YouTube.
Google’s streaming site has been the giant of the online video … Read More
This week’s new releases on MUBI (5th July 2015)
July 5, 2015 | VOD NewsNot getting your arthouse fix from Netflix? Wish there were more indie films on Amazon Prime? Every week, we round up the new releases on MUBI, a subscription VOD service that hand-picks films from around the world and adds one … Read More
MineCon 2015 on Twitch: The live streaming schedule
July 4, 2015 | VOD NewsIn 2009, Minecraft came into the world. 70 million copies later, those tiny square blocks have built up a video game giant, connecting people around the world through a shared love of creativity and building things – not to mention … Read More
Netflix goes to Nollywood? Lebara Play launches in UK
July 4, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix is going to Nollywood with the launch of Lebara Play in the UK.
The “only multi-ethnic entertainment service” has landed on British shores, with around 3,000 movies (both free and premium) available to stream across more than 150 TV … Read More
The rise of online TV – and its cost for the BBC
July 3, 2015 | VOD NewsThe way that people are watching TV is changing, as young viewers increasingly turn to the web for their video fix, rather than the living room telly. But that shift comes at a cost, as BBC employees have discovered this … Read More
Top 21 new releases coming soon to NOW TV in July 2015
July 2, 2015 | David FarnorAgent Carter finally arrives on UK TV this summer, thanks to FOX’s decision to snap up the rights. It’s good news for NOW subscribers, who can stream FOX (along with other Sky pay TV channels) both live and on-demand for … Read More
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp trailer and key art released
July 2, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix has released the first full trailer for Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, along with some gloriously retro key art.
The miniseries, which spans eight episodes, is a prequel to the 2001 cult comedy, and is set … Read More















