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Penny Dreadful: A horror show of hidden depths
April 29, 2015 | David FarnorThis contains mild spoilers.
“Do you really want to be normal?”
That’s the question left hanging by Season 1 of Penny Dreadful. The show, which returns to Sky Atlantic – and NOW – next week, was one of the best … Read More
Sky scraps 3D channel
April 29, 2015 | VOD NewsFive years after launching Europe’s first 3D channel, Sky has scrapped Sky 3D.
Since its launch in 2010, Sky 3D has led the push for 3D content in our living rooms, commissioning shows such as Flying Monsters, hosted by Sir … Read More
YouTube to produce original films and TV series
April 29, 2015 | VOD NewsYouTube has made several deals with its top creators to fund new original series and films.
The streaming service has long placed an emphasis on encouraging its creators to create more, introducing YouTube Spaces with free facilities for channels with … Read More
Top 15 new releases coming soon to Netflix UK in May 2015
April 28, 2015 | VOD NewsAs April fades away into distant memory, May brings a new wave of titles to Netflix’s line-up – and, for those who have just finished re-watching Daredevil for the second time, the streaming giant’s original projects just keep on coming. … Read More
Netflix wins four Webbys in 2015 awards
April 28, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix has nabbed four Webbys in the 2015 awards. The 19th annual ceremony, which will take place on 18th May, will see the VOD giant win prizes for both its talent and its overall service.
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt … Read More
Orange Is the New Black Season 3 art released
April 28, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix has released the artwork for Season 3 of Orange Is the New Black – and it’s pretty enough to make you smile like Crazy Eyes.
The five individual posters feature some of show’s best characters, from Chapman herself to … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson’s final Top Gear episodes take pole position on iPlayer
April 27, 2015 | VOD NewsJeremy Clarkson’s final episodes of Top Gear that made it to air raced into pole position on BBC iPlayer last month.
The broadcaster shelved Clarkson’s last episodes following the scandal that led to his contract not being renewed, but audience … Read More
Extant Season 2 to premiere in UK on Amazon in July
April 27, 2015 | VOD NewsSeason 2 of Extant will premiere in the UK on Amazon Prime this July, hours after its US air date.
The sci-fi mystery, which stars Halle Berry, continues the story of astronaut Molly Woods, who returned from a year in … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (26th April 2015)
April 26, 2015 | David FarnorThis week on BBC iPlayer is all about Peter Kay’s new sitcom, Car Share, which premieres in its entirety online before its linear TV broadcast.
Equally impressive among the brand new offerings are the new season of W1A and Inside … Read More
BBC releases trailer for Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
April 26, 2015 | VOD News“I’m Strange.” “Indeed.”
The trailer for Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell has landed.
The BBC’s adaptation of the 2004 novel by Susanna Clarke follows the relationship between two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. But this is no Jonathan Creek: … Read More















