VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
One Cut of the Dead set for January release
December 31, 2018 | David FarnorLate last night, eagle-eyed film fans on social media spotted that One Cut of the Dead had apparently been released online on Amazon Prime Video, and was included with Amazon Prime. That upload, however, was an illegal video, with distributor … Read More
Trailer: Chevy Chase, Andie McDowell star in Netflix’s The Last Laugh
December 29, 2018 | David FarnorChevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss and Andie MacDowell will be having The Last Laugh on Netflix in 2019.
The trio will star in the streaming giant’s new comedy film, written and directed by Greg Pritikin, which sees retired talent manager Al … Read More
Netflix releases new trailer for Titans
December 28, 2018 | David Farnor“I’d really like to meet Batman. Are we gonna see him?” “No.” That’s the sound of Titans setting out what to expect in its new trailer, as DC’s show prepares to arrive on Netflix next month.
The superhero drama follows … Read More
Trailer: Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch set for 28th December release
December 27, 2018 | David Farnor“You’re not in control.” That’s the promise from Bandersnatch, Black Mirror’s new feature film, which is set to release on Friday 28th December.
Yes, Charlie Brooker’s tech anthology has finally confirmed, after months of speculation, that its first movie will … Read More
SVOD revenue to overtake cinema box office in 2019
December 24, 2018 | David FarnorThe global revenue from subscription video services is forecast to overtake worldwide cinema box office takings in 2019, according to one new study.
Research by Ampere Analysis provides an interesting snapshot of the current state of the movie industry, as … Read More
Prime Video Channels offers free STARZPLAY for 3 months
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon’s Prime Video Channels is offering three months of STARZPLAY and other channels for free this Christmas.
Prime Video Channels is a platform for over 70 streaming services, each of which is available as a standalone subscription. The pick-and-mix approach … Read More
2018: A breakthrough year for Facebook Watch?
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorMore 400 million people use Facebook Watch every month, according to the social network, as it hails 2018 as a breakthrough year for its fledgling video platform. But is its online video strategy actually paying off?
It’s certainly been a … Read More
ITV grows audience share three years in a row
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorITV is enjoying its highest share of viewing in nearly a decade, as its portion of UK TV audiences has risen three years in a row.
Consolidated figures for ITV’s main channel (for January-November 2018) released this week show that … Read More
Black Panther and The Walking Dead lead Google Play’s top 2018 movies and TV
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorBlack Panther and The Walking Dead were the most popular film and TV show on Google Play this year, the online giant has announced.
While Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other subscription services tend to hog media headlines, renting and … Read More
Sky renews Karl Pilkington’s Sick of It for Season 2
December 22, 2018 | David FarnorSky has renewed Sick of It for a second season.
The Sky One series, written by Karl Pilkington and Richard Yee, his long-time producer and director, was part of a record-breaking year of comedy on Sky One. Only a short … Read More