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Daniel Radcliffe GTA drama leads new BBC Two line-up
April 25, 2015 | VOD NewsNigella Lawson speaking at the BBC Two 2015 launch in London Photo: BBC
Daniel Radcliffe will star in a new Grand Theft Auto-based drama on BBC Two.
The feature-length drama, which co-stars Bill Paxton, will follow the controversy surrounding the … Read More
Wuaki.tv boosts indie line-up with new Icon deal
April 24, 2015 | VOD NewsWuaki.tv has signed a new deal with Icon Film Distribution to add more indie movies to its line-up.
The pay-per-view streaming site has stepped up its independent offerings in the past year, signing an agreement with Arrow for its arthouse … Read More
Family Guy comes back to BBC Two… before going to ITV2
April 24, 2015 | VOD NewsFamily Guy is coming back to BBC Two… for now.
Season 13 of Seth MacFarlane’s animated hit, with its signature blend of surreal cut-aways, alcoholic dogs, homicidal babies and orchestra-backed music, follows The Griffins, will air on the BBC Two … Read More
E4 shuts down on election day to encourage youth vote
April 24, 2015 | VOD NewsWe’ve written at length before about the level of political disengagement among many young voters in the UK, who could’t care less about voting in the day time – then go home and spend all night watching House of Cards.
Primeval’s Andrew Lee Potts scoops top short film prize
April 23, 2015 | VOD NewsThe reed.co.uk Short Film Awards were handed out at BAFTA last night – and Andrew Lee Potts took home the top prize.
The London-based actor and director, best known for his work on Primeval, won the Grand Prix prize of … Read More
Aziz Ansari to get own Netflix comedy show
April 23, 2015 | VOD NewsGet ready, world. Tom Haverford has made it to the big time: Aziz Ansari is reportedly getting his own comedy series on Netflix.
The comedian has won over audiences worldwide with his sleazy supporting role in NBC’s Parks and … Read More
Walk This Way releases new European thrillers on VOD
April 23, 2015 | VOD NewsTwo new European thrillers are released on VOD in the UK this week thanks to an innovative international collaboration.
Walk This Way unites nine sales agents across the continent, Avengers-style, to meet the challenges of the digital age. Established by … Read More
Netflix cuts prices to compete with piracy
April 22, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix lowers its prices in countries where piracy is more common, it has revealed.
“Piracy remains a considerable long-term threat, mostly outside the U.S.,” founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Chief Financial Officer David Wells wrote to shareholders in their … Read More
Vimeo web series High Maintenance moves to HBO
April 22, 2015 | VOD NewsFans of stoner comedy, rejoice! High Maintenance has been picked up by HBO.
The web series, which was Vimeo’s first original show to be released on Vimeo On Demand, follows a pot dealer as he travels on his rounds through … Read More
Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell to host Channel 4’s alternative election night
April 22, 2015 | David FarnorJeremy Paxman and David Mitchell will host Channel 4’s alternative election night coverage.
The show, broadcast live on Thursday 7th May, will combine comedy and commentary with a line-up of guests that includes Aisling Bea, Adam Hills, Kayvan Novak, Romesh … Read More















