VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Amazon Prime Video coming to Apple TV this year
June 6, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video is officially coming to Apple TV.
Amazon and Apple have long had their differences, as the two competitors try to establish their own dominance in the rapidly growing online streaming arena. Both have their own streaming devices … Read More
One Love Manchester live-stream breaks BBC iPlayer records
June 5, 2017 | David FarnorOne Love Manchester broke live-streaming records on BBC iPlayer this weekend, as millions tuned in to watch the concert.
Staged by Ariana Grande less than two weeks after the terror attack that occurred following her gig in the city, the … Read More
Netflix snaps up Misha Green’s Mother
June 4, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has snapped up the rights to Misha Green’s Mother. The film, that is, not the person.
The action movie is written by Underground co-creator Misha Green. The resulting spec script lit up studio eyes last week, with furious bidding … Read More
Orphan Black Season 5 to premiere on Netflix UK this June
June 4, 2017 | David FarnorOrphan Black Season 5 will premiere on Netflix UK this June – and the show’s final season is stepping up the stakes.
“From the very start, they hunted us, used us, controlled us… now, we fight to control our bodies, … Read More
Primal Screen kicks off Shudder’s new original content slate
June 2, 2017 | David FarnorHorror streaming service Shudder is getting into the original content game, with a slate of six new titles in development.
The subscription platform, backed by AMC, launched in the UK last year, bringing a range of thrillers, suspense and horror, … Read More
Kingdom Season 3 hits Virgin on-demand in UK
June 1, 2017 | David FarnorSeason 3 of Kingdom has hit Virgin TV in the UK today.
The US mixed martial arts drama, which is created by Byron Balasco, stars Frank Grillo (Captain America, The Purge) as Alvey Kulina, an MMA legend and owner … Read More
Orange Is the New Black promotes Freida to series regular
June 1, 2017 | David FarnorWe’ll be seeing a lot more of Freida Berlin in Season 6 of Orange Is the New Black, as the character is promoted to a series regular.
Frieda, who has won over fans during the show’s first four seasons with … Read More
Trailer: Emma Watson’s The Circle goes straight to Netflix in the UK
May 30, 2017 | David Farnor“Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.”
That’s Tom Hanks in The Circle, a new film starring Emma Watson and John Boyega. Forrest Gump, Hermoine and Finn in the same picture? You may be wondering why you haven’t heard of … Read More
The Queen is a fan of Netflix’s The Crown
May 28, 2017 | David FarnorOne is a fan of Netflix’s The Crown, it has been reported this weekend. Yes, The Queen herself has apparently watched the streaming giant’s sumptuous royal drama, which portrays Elizabeth’s early days getting to grips with the job of running … Read More
Amazon’s new live TV channels will still require a TV Licence
May 28, 2017 | David FarnorYou will need a TV Licence to stream the live channels offered by Amazon Prime Video as part of its new expanded service.
Amazon Channels, which launched in the US last year, arrived in the UK this week, giving Amazon … Read More