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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
blinkbox iPad app now allows movie downloads
November 17, 2014 | VOD NewsTesco has updated its blinkbox app to allow downloads of movies and TV shows.
The supermarket-owned pay-per-view platform has been the subject of much speculation recently, with Tesco reportedly considering putting it up for sale to jettison unessential company departments … Read More
Life Itself available to watch online in the UK today
November 15, 2014 | VOD NewsRoger Ebert documentary Life Itself is available to watch online in the UK this weekend – at the same time as it hits UK cinemas.
The documentary is made by Steve James, who directed Hoop Dreams, which premiered at Sundance … Read More
ITV Player now available on Amazon Fire tablets
November 15, 2014 | VOD NewsITV has announced that the ITV Player app is now available on Amazon Fire tablets.
The catch-up app enables viewers to access their favourite ITV programmes on the move. Up until now, it has been a surprising omission from the … Read More
Tobias Funke recommends… Arrested Development Season 5 on Netflix?
November 14, 2014 | VOD News
If you’ve ever wondered what Tobias Funke recommends, Netflix apparently has the answer.
The streaming service has been slipping into its normal rows of recommendations a host of picks from Arrested Development characters, who all seem to have just signed … Read More
Amazon Prime takes aim at Netflix with 4k video at no extra cost
November 13, 2014 | VOD News
Amazon Prime has just delivered an ultra-jab at Netflix by offering Ultra HD video at no extra cost.
4k streaming has been a growing emphasis of Netflix’s plans this year, as they introduced remastered ultra high-definition versions of shows such … Read More
Confirmed: The Queen is coming to Netflix in epic British series The Crown
November 13, 2014 | VOD NewsNetflix has confirmed that The Crown is coming to Netflix in 2016, with Claire Foy rumoured to be playing the role of The Queen.
The epic is the first UK-produced show on the streaming service and they’ve picked the most … Read More
Top 10 TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer (Thursday 13th November)
November 13, 2014 | David Farnor
The Fall
Season 2 of The Fall starts tonight, with Gillian Anderson reprising her role as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, who’s continuing her increasingly desperate hunt for the serial murderer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan). But if you missed BBC Two’s … Read More
Preview: The Newsroom Season 3 available to watch online in the UK tonight
November 12, 2014 | VOD News
Aaron Sorkin fans rejoice, because The Newsroom Season 3 UK premiere is tonight on Sky Atlantic at 10pm.
The quick-witted and fast-paced drama from the quick-witted and fast-paced creator of The West Wing stars Emmy winner Jeff Daniels and Emily … Read More
The future of online advertising? Channel 4 launches first programmatic VOD ads in battle with YouTube
November 12, 2014 | David Farnor
Channel 4 will offer Europe’s first programmatic VOD ads next year.
The announcement, made at Channel 4’s Upfront 2015 event, sees the broadcaster make its first big step into the UK VOD advertising landscape, offering advertisers a digital marketplace to … Read More
Trailer: Lilyhammer Season 3 lands on Netflix on 21st November
November 12, 2014 | VOD News
Season 3 of Lilyhammer lands on Netflix on Friday 21st November – and now we have a trailer to give us a first glimpse.
The comedy drama, which was picked up by Netflix following its debut on the BBC in … Read More
