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Netflix tests new section for Latest releases
August 28, 2019 | VOD News
Netflix is testing a new section showcasing its latest and upcoming releases.
Called “Latest”, the feature is being trialled on its TV app for a select group of users. The ones who can see the pilot section are able to … Read More
Netflix tries adding human recommendations
August 28, 2019 | VOD News
Netflix is trying out the novel idea of good old-fashioned human recommendations of what to watch.
The streaming giant is famous for its data-driven approach to business, whether that’s assessing how a title is performing with its intended audience or … Read More
Nicholas Gleaves to hypnotise as the new Demon Headmaster
August 28, 2019 | VOD News
Nicholas Gleaves (Bodyguard, Coronation Street) will take on the iconic role of The Demon Headmaster for the modern age when the show returns to our screens later this year on CBBC.
The classic series was broadcast between 1996 and 1998 … Read More
Trailer: Soderbergh’s The Laundromat set for UK cinema release this September
August 28, 2019 | VOD News
Steven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat will be released in UK cinemas this September by Netflix, and now, we have our first look at what the Ocean’s Eleven director has in Store.
The film boasts a typically starry cast, led by Meryl … Read More
Hey, Beeb? BBC to launch new voice assistant to accompany iPlayer
August 27, 2019 | VOD News
The BBC is planning to launch its own voice assistant in the next year, in a move that puts it in competition with Amazon and Google.
The working title for the assistant is “Beeb”, which would be the wake-word for … Read More
Love Nature to launch on Sky and NOW TV
August 27, 2019 | VOD News
Love Nature will launch on Sky and NOW later this year, bringing hundreds of hours of mind-blowing nature TV to viewers.
With awe-inspiring content filmed across 40 countries, Blue Ant Media’s streaming channel, available as a standalone SVOD service, makes … Read More
Trailer: Goliath Season 3 set for October release
August 27, 2019 | VOD News
Goliath will return this autumn for a third season and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of what’s in store for Amazon’s legal drama.
Billy Bob Thornton will again reprise his role as washed-up lawyer Billy McBride and will … Read More
BBC Three orders My Left Nut comedy-drama
August 25, 2019 | VOD News
BBC Three has ordered My Left Nut, a new coming-of-age comedy drama.
Based on the award-winning stage play (pictured), the tale of friendship, family and grief is written by Irish newcomers Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney in their first project … Read More
Mimi and the Mountain Dragon flies on to BBC One this Christmas
August 24, 2019 | VOD News
BBC One has its sights set on Mimi and the Mountain Dragon for this year’s Christmas family treat.
The channel’s adaptations of popular kids books have become something of an annual tradition during the festive period, with precious gems including … Read More
BBC Three orders horror series Red Rose
August 24, 2019 | VOD News
BBC Three has ordered a new horror series, Red Rose.
The eight-part series, written by the Clarkson twins – Michael and Paul – was commissioned by Fiona Campbell, Controller of BBC Three and Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama. It … Read More
