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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
The Discovery is just the beginning in new trailer for Netflix’s film
February 23, 2017 | David Farnor“Don’t you think your discovery was too dangerous to share with the world?” scientist Thomas Harbor (Robert Redford) is asked in the trailer for Netflix’s new drama. The Discovery, though, is just the beginning, as the teaser unveils a drama … Read More
Amazon launches new Fire TV Stick with Alexa
February 21, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon has unveiled an all-new Fire TV Stick complete with Alexa Voice Remote.
30 per cent faster than the previous best-selling version, the souped-up Fire TV Stick boasts a redesigned interface that makes finding what to watch easier and more … Read More
Walter Presents record-breaking German crime drama Nick’s Law
February 21, 2017 | David FarnorJust over a year since it first launched with Deutschland 83, Walter Presents is going back to Germany for its latest TV series.
German drama is enjoying something of a renaissance at present, as evidenced in the UK by Deutschland … Read More
Netflix confirms Matthew Goode as The Crown’s Lord Snowdon
February 20, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed that Matthew Goode will play Lord Snowdon in The Crown.
Season 2 of the royal drama was already in production when Season 1 premiered last year, but with the show advancing rapidly through the years of Queen … Read More
BBC iPlayer enjoys record-breaking start to 2017
February 18, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has enjoyed a record-breaking start to 2017, with 304 million views in January.
The Christmas period has always been the peak season for catch-up telly, one that spills over into January, as people keep up to date with … Read More
Full trailer arrives for Adam Sandler’s Sandy Wexler
February 18, 2017 | David FarnorAnother month closer to Adam Sandler’s next Netflix original film and the first full trailer has arrived.
Yes, a new video teasing Sandy Wexler has been unveiled by the streaming giant, marking the third project in the comedian’s four-picture deal. … Read More
BBC iPlayer rolls out pause and resume across connected TVs
February 17, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer becomming more personal for connected TV viewers. People who sign-in to their BBC account on connected TVs will soon be able to resume watching an episode or series started on another device.
Initially available to viewers with YouView … Read More
YouTube captions 1 billion videos
February 17, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube has now captioned 1 billion videos, the site has announced.
While the rise of streaming has made TV and films from countries and filmmakers of all sizes more available than ever, it’s also made the importance of accessibility even … Read More
Facebook launches TV video app and improves mobile streaming
February 16, 2017 | David FarnorFacebook is stepping up its video game with the launch of a new app for TVs.
The Facebook Video App will “roll out soon” to app stores for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV, the social network … Read More
Free in-flight Netflix takes to Australian skies
February 16, 2017 | David FarnorAustralian airline Qantas will offer its passengers free in-flight Netflix later this year.
Qantas has signed a deal with Foxtel, Netflix and Spotify that will mean customers on Wi-Fi enabled domestic flights will be able to watch their favourite shows, … Read More