VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Sky Sports launches new line-up with flexible prices
July 11, 2017 | David FarnorSky Sports has launched a new line-up, with channels dedicated to individual sports and the option for new flexible, customised pricing.
Sky Sports has long been the dominant force on premium, pay-TV sports, competing with rivals such as BT TV … Read More
Amazon Prime Day offers The Grand Tour tease, video discounts and prize draw
July 11, 2017 | David FarnorToday is the 11th July, which means one thing, if you’re a gigantic online corporation named after a rainforest: it’s Amazon Prime Day.
The now annual event, which was created by Amazon to offer its Prime members special promotions and … Read More
Netflix rules online viewing but Hulu wins at engagement
July 9, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix officially dominates online viewing in the US, new research reveals, but Hulu wins the battle for viewers in one key area.
It can be easy to forget how wide Netflix’s net spreads in the online era. New data from … Read More
Shudder UK now available on Fire TV
July 8, 2017 | David FarnorGood news, horror fans: Shudder is now available on Fire TV.
The subscription streaming service, which is backed by AMC, launched in the UK last year, with a catalogue of horror films and genre flicks all available on-demand.
Trailer: Amazon will get Lost in Oz this August
July 8, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon is getting Lost in Oz this August, as its new kids’ TV series premieres on Prime Video.
The show, for children ages 6-11, is a magical, modern adaptation of the beloved Oz books from L. Frank Baum for the … Read More
Vimeo shelves subscription service plans
July 7, 2017 | David FarnorVimeo has shelved its plans to launch its own subscription streaming service.
The video site, which has established itself as the go-to hub for filmmakers and creatives looking to share their work with the world, has dipped its toes in … Read More
BBC Three to move to Birmingham in 2018
July 7, 2017 | David FarnorBBC Three is moving to Birmingham next year, as the corporation looks to place city “at the forefront of innovation”.
The channel, which made the groundbreaking shift from linear TV to being an online channel last year, has made impressive … Read More
Wuaki.tv rebrands as Rakuten TV
July 6, 2017 | David FarnorWuaki.tv has rebranded as Rakuten TV this month.
The streaming service, based in Barcelona, offers movies to buy and rent to customers. Founded way back in 2007, it was bought up by Japanese giant Rakuten in 2012. Since then, it … Read More
MUBI lines up September cinema release for On Body and Soul
July 6, 2017 | David FarnorMUBI is lining up a September cinema release for On Body and Soul, its latest festival acquisition.
The movie, which is directed by Ildikó Enyedi (HBO Europe series Terápia), won the Golden Bear at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival – … Read More
Go Binge: Three scraps data charges for streaming
July 6, 2017 | David FarnorCan’t get enough of Netflix? Already halfway through your next box set? Had to hit pause just to read this article? Then Three has good news for you: the mobile network is scrapping data charges for streaming.
Its new Go … Read More