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From worst to best: Woody Allen films ranked (and where to watch them online)
February 9, 2015 | Chris BlohmWith Magic in the Moonlight now on VOD – and Scoop finally emerging on UK shores almost a decade after it was made – we look back at the director’s 49-year career. From Tiger Lily to Blue Jasmine, here is … Read More
Could Disney launch its own Netflix-style VOD service?
February 8, 2015 | VOD NewsDisney has considered a Netflix-style VOD service for its movies and TV shows, the company has revealed.
Talking in a conference call this week, comments from CEO Bob Iger were picked up by FilmDivider, Deadline and others about a possible … Read More
Netflix titles to premiere at Berlin Film Festival
February 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix is showcasing four new titles at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival.
The Berlinale line-up includes red carpet screenings of Better Call Saul and Bloodline, both arriving in the next two months, as well as screenings of Netflixs first … Read More
Twitter and Facebook step up video plans with billions of views per day
February 7, 2015 | David FarnorTwitter and Facebook are stepping up their video plans on the back of results that show each site records billions of views per day.
Twitter made its first move into video with its increasingly prolific Vine app – the GIF-like … Read More
Italian thriller 1992 to get international Sky release
February 7, 2015 | VOD NewsSky’s Italian thriller 1992 premieres at the the Berlin Film Festival on Monday 9th February before it launches on the small screen.
The 10-episode show is based on an idea of the Italian actor Stefano Accorsi (The Last Kiss), who … Read More
Netflix planning Legend of Zelda TV series
February 7, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix is planning a TV series based on The Legend of Zelda.
The franchise, which follows a boy named Link from the land of Hyrule who must rescue the Princess Zelda, has been one of Nintendo’s most successful titles across … Read More
Sky reveals plans for new NOW TV Box
February 6, 2015 | VOD NewsSky has revealed plans for a new, next generation NOW Box.
The streaming media device was launched in 2013 in the UK and offers access to Sky’s over-the-top VOD service, which provides pay TV content – such as Game of … Read More
Marvel and Netflix Daredevil trailer released
February 4, 2015 | VOD NewsMarvel and Netflix have released the first trailer for Daredevil.
The series stars Charlie Cox as lawyer-turned-super hero Matt Murdock. After being blinded as a child, Murdock is imbued with extraordinary senses, which he uses at night to fight injustice … Read More
Vikings Season 3 to premiere in UK on Amazon in February
February 4, 2015 | VOD NewsVikings Season 3 will premiere in the UK exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video on Friday 20th February.
The UK broadcast rights to History’s original drama series were bought up by Amazon back when its streaming service was still LOVEFiLM … Read More
Viewster signs up eight new anime titles for UK release online
February 3, 2015 | VOD NewsViewster has signed up eight new anime titles for simulcast in the UK.
The VOD service’s latest deal sees eight new titles join its existing five continuing shows, which stream online shortly after their broadcast on TV in Japan.















