Planet Earth II and Thirteen top iPlayer’s most popular shows of 2016

Planet Earth II is the most popular show on BBC iPlayer in 2016, with the first episode alone being watched almost 4 million times.

The David Attenborough series started with a bang, as viewers were gripped by the sight of … Read More

Netflix inks new deal to become global home of Indian star Shah Rukh Khan

Netflix has inked a new deal to become the global streaming home of Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Netflix secures a long-term deal with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies, to be Global Home to Upcoming and Past Films

The streaming … Read More

Facebook to start investing in original video content?

Facebook is looking at starting to invest in original video content.

The social media giant has been putting more and more of its eggs in the streaming basket in the last year, taking on YouTube by allowing anyone to upload … Read More

My5 now available on Google Chromecast

My5 is now available on Google Chromecast.

Channel 5’s VOD service, which replaced Demand 5 last year, lets viewers catch up on titles from across the broadcaster’s network, including Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA and Spike. The revamped platform has enjoyed … Read More

BritBox: BBC and ITV launch US subscription streaming service

The BBC and ITV are teaming up to launch a new subscription service in the USA.

Earlier this year, we reported that a partnership between the two UK broadcasters was rumoured to be on the way, as they seek to … Read More

Amazon Prime Video is now available around the world

Amazon Prime Video is going global today, with the streaming service now available in more than 200 countries around the world.

Customers worldwide can sign-up for a Prime Video membership and enjoy popular new shows, such as The Grand … Read More

Netflix’s Marco Polo will not return

Netflix’s Marco Polo will not return for another season.

The globe-trotting drama, inspired by the adventures of the famed explorer in the 13th century, first premiered in 2014, marking Netflix’s expanding focus beyond making original series solely based in the … Read More

The Grand Tour “most illegally downloaded programme ever”

The Grand Tour is the most illegally downloaded programme ever, according to one website.

The new motoring show, which reunites Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, was produced by Amazon as an exclusive for its Prime Video streaming service … Read More

Golden Globes 2017: Amazon leads Netflix as Stranger Things duels Game of Thrones

Amazon is leading Netflix in this year’s Golden Globes race, as the streaming service looks to repeat its awards success for a third year running.

Netflix first picked up awards acclaim at the Golden Globes three years ago, when House … Read More

New Sherlock Season 4 trailer raises burning questions

The new trailer for Sherlock’s fourth season has arrived – and it raises some burning questions.

Top of the heap is the one posed by Toby Jones’ Culverton Smith: “What’s the very worst thing you can do to your very … Read More