VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
For The Love of Spock available to watch online in UK with special features
September 9, 2016 | David FarnorFor the Love of Spock is now available to watch online in the UK in a special edition release with bonus features.
The documentary tells the life and legend of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, … Read More
Amazon unleashes new trailer for Goliath
September 9, 2016 | David Farnor“He was the best trial lawyer ever.” “What happened?”
Amazon has released a new trailer for Goliath – and it gives us a taste of underdog drama that the legal series has in store. From William Hurt’s sinister, bespectacled bad … Read More
First trailer and poster for The White Helmets
September 8, 2016 | David FarnorThe first trailer and poster have landed for The White Helmets, Netflix’s latest documentary.
The streaming giant has made something of a name for itself in the non-fiction arena, providing a platform for smaller films and earning itself Oscar … Read More
UKTV unveils new slate of original content for 2016 and 2017
September 7, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV has unveiled its new slate of original content for 2016 and 2017.
The fastest-growing broadcasting network in Britain, UKTV has seriously stepped up its commissioning arm in recent years, and has been repeating the benefits, both with live ratings … Read More
MUBI to premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki at London Film Festival
September 7, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI will premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki in the UK at the London Film Festival next month.
The film, which won the Un Certain Regard prize at this year’s Cannes, was snapped up by the … Read More
British Pathé launches subscription VOD channel
September 7, 2016 | David FarnorBritish Pathé has launched its own subscription VOD service.
Called British Pathé TV, the site offers an extensive range of full-length documentaries, interviews, and classic movies.
The world’s leading historic film archive has established itself as the go-to place to … Read More
Doctor Foster, Downton and The Night manager lead TV Choice Awards winners
September 6, 2016 | David FarnorDoctor Foster, Downton Abbey and The Night Manager were the top winners at the 2016 TV Choice Awards last night.
ITV’s costume drama bagged the big prize in an evening that was otherwise dominated by the BBC. Domestic thriller … Read More
A Midsummer Night’s Dream to stream live around the world from Shakespeare’s Globe
September 6, 2016 | David FarnorA Midsummer Night’s Dream will stream live around the world for free this month, as part of the online Shakespeare Lives festival.
The final night of the Bollywood-infused production, which has wowed critics and played to sold-out audiences at the … Read More
Walk This Way brings comedy collection to European VOD
September 6, 2016 | David FarnorWalk This Way has lined up a new collection of comedies to stream across Europe, from talent including Daniel Auteuil, Michel Hazanavicius, Charlotte Le Bon and Mika Kaurismäki.
The scheme, which is supported by the European Commission, gathers together and … Read More
White Rabbit Project: Netflix orders “Mythbusters in Wonderland”
September 5, 2016 | David FarnorThe makers of Mythbusters will team up once more to produce a new series for Netflix.
The show, titled White Rabbit Project, will reunite Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara of the popular show to once more investigate the … Read More