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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
BBC Three heads to Canada and Japan for two new Stacey Dooley documentaries
February 16, 2017 | David FarnorBBC Three and Stacey Dooley are heading to Canada and Japan for two new documentaries.
One of the online TV channel’s favourite filmmakers, Stacey has been involved in BBC Three since her life took an unexpected turn when she travelled … Read More
Hand of God Season 2 gets a trailer
February 15, 2017 | David FarnorHand of God’s second and final season has got itself a trailer.
Created and written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), the show returns with Ron Perlman reprising his role as Judge Pernell Harris. The hard-living, law-bending king of San Vicente, … Read More
Netflix gives public screening access to Ava DuVernay’s 13th
February 15, 2017 | David FarnorAva DuVernay’s powerful documentary 13th can now be watched for free in a public setting, following a change in Netflix’s terms and conditions.
The streaming giant’s original documentary, which is currently nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary, charts the … Read More
Sarah Silverman signs up for Netflix stand-up
February 15, 2017 | David FarnorSarah Silverman is the latest comedian to join Netflix’s star-studded line-up of stand-up comedy specials.
Stand-up comedy has long been a favourite of the streaming giant, with a whole host of names recording shows to be released on the VOD … Read More
Amazon orders kids’ series based on Costume Quest and Pete the Cat
February 15, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon has ordered two new kids’ TV series, based on Costume Quest and Pete the Cat.
Based on the smash video game series by Double Fine Productions (Psychonoauts, Broken Age), and the world originally created by Tasha Sounart, Costume … Read More
YouTube Red and Disney drop PewDie over reports of antisemitic videos
February 14, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube Red and Disney have both dropped vlogger PewDiePie, following controversy surrounding reports of antisemitic messages in his videos.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, is one of the most popular video creators on the site, with … Read More
UKTV Play rolls out mobile app update
February 14, 2017 | David FarnorUKTV Play is rolling out a major revamp for its mobile app.
The app gives on-demand access on the move to channels and shows from Britain’s biggest multi-channel broadcaster. The service boasts a vast and diverse catalogue, including UKTV Originals … Read More
Are you cheating on your partner with Netflix? You’re not alone
February 14, 2017 | David FarnorAre you cheating on your partner with Netflix? You’re not alone, reveals new research, which confirms that love in the time of VOD truly is dead.
The survey, which polled couples around the world, found that Netflix cheating is on … Read More
Amazon and Netflix bag first BAFTAs as La La Land leaps to front of awards race
February 13, 2017 | David FarnorAll eyes were on La La Land at the 2017 BAFTAs last night, as Damien Chazelle’s musical won five times, including Chazelle for Best Director, Emma Stone for Best Leading Actress, Linus Sandgren for Best Cinematography, Justin Hurwitz for Best … Read More
Sky orders second helping of Delicious
February 13, 2017 | David FarnorSky has ordered a second helping of its original drama Delicious.
The show, which stars Dawn French and Emilia Fox, is written by Dan Sefton (Mr Selfridge, Secret Diary of a Call Girl), and follows a tangled web of love, … Read More