VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Google joins 4K race with Chromecast Ultra
October 6, 2016 | David FarnorGoogle is joining he 4K race with the launch of its new Chromecast streaming device.
Dubbed the Chromecast Ulta, the upgraded version of its black puck brings Google’s TV smartifying capabilities back up to speed with its rivals, who are … Read More
Trailer: Divines lands at LFF before November release
October 6, 2016 | David FarnorCannes hit Divines is heading to the London Film Festival this month, before being released on Netflix in November – and the streaming site has released a new trailer to give us a glimpse of the award winner.
The film … Read More
Farewell to the end-of-EastEnders cup of tea?
October 5, 2016 | David FarnorThere are certain things that are tradition in England. Biscuits. Rain. Gathering around the telly to watch EastEnders. And, most important of all, having a cup of tea afterwards.
Now, though, that tradition is starting to fade, thanks to the … Read More
Amazon’s first An American Girl Story special arrives this October
October 5, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon’s first An American Girl Story special arrives this October.
An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win kicks off four one-off dramas, with Marsai Martin (Black-ish) starring as the titular American Girl, Melody.
Based in 1963 … Read More
Under the Shadow available to watch online in the UK this weekend
October 5, 2016 | David FarnorUnder the Shadow will be available to watch online in the UK this weekend, following its cinema release last Friday.
The Iranian horror was one of the most buzzed-about films at Sundance this year, premiering in the festival’s Midnight Movie … Read More
Sky launches Sky VR App
October 4, 2016 | David FarnorSky has launched its brand new VR app, marking the technology’s increasing presence in our living rooms.
Called, funnily enough, Sky VR, the app was announced earlier this year, as the broadcaster through its significant commercial weight behind the idea … Read More
BBC iPlayer brings us Oasis in Their Own Words
October 4, 2016 | David FarnorIt’s hard to believe that it’s been 22 years since Oasis first arrived on the British music scene. With the passing of time comes the inevitable music documentaries looking back at their legacy – and sure enough, last weekend saw … Read More
MUBI hosts one-year retrospective of Lav Diaz
October 3, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI has announced that will host an exclusive one-year retrospective of Lav Diaz, starting this weekend.
The subscription streaming service has made a name for its carefully curated carousel of arthouse films and old classics, with a new title arriving … Read More
Sky lines up comedy shorts for Halloween
October 3, 2016 | David FarnorSky is lining up a series of comedy shorts for Halloween.
The eight spooky shorts will be broadcast this autumn on Sky Arts, but will premiere first on-demand.
They will feature some the UK’s best comedians, including Sunday Night at … Read More
Shield 5 and Discocalypse lead Raindance Web Fest 2016 Awards
October 3, 2016 | David FarnorInstagram series Shield 5 and Discocalypse led the Web Fest Awards at the Raindance 2016 Film Festival.
The Web Fest, which showcases the brightest and best independent web series in the UK, began several years ago, not only screening series … Read More