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Tobias Funke recommends… Arrested Development Season 5 on Netflix?
November 14, 2014 | VOD NewsIf 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 NewsAmazon 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 FarnorThe 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 NewsAaron 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 FarnorChannel 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 NewsSeason 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
Vodafone to launch UK TV service in 2015
November 12, 2014 | VOD NewsVodafone will launch its own TV and broadband service in 2015.
The communications firm will use BT infrastructure and its own business fibre network to provide the service.
No details have yet been announced about pricing or content for the … Read More
Netflix updates iPhone app to 1080p
November 12, 2014 | VOD NewsNetflix has updated its app for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
The app, released yesterday, will upgrades the streaming service’s video to 1080p resolution for the new iOS devices – good news for those who bought the new phone … Read More
Ridley Scott and Alex Gibney join Amazon 2015 pilots line-up
November 11, 2014 | VOD NewsRidley Scott, Alex Gibney, Shawn Ryan and Rufus Sewell are all joining Amazon’s new line-up of TV pilots for 2015.
The fourth season of Amazon’s pilots, which will arrive early next year, will feature a record seven TV series, from … Read More
















