VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Sky revamps homepage to boost TV streaming
July 20, 2016 | David FarnorSky has revamped the homepage for Sky+ to help customers discover more TV to watch.
Sky has recently launched its new premium set top box, Sky Q, and will shortly be introducing 4K TV for its top-level customers, but the … Read More
BBC+ brings together iPlayer and other content through personalised app
July 20, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC is bringing together BBC iPlayer and other content through a new personalised app.
Called BBC+, the app promises to “put the things you care about from across the BBC at your fingertips”.
The app, which is free to … Read More
Amazon Prime Video adds SD card storage for downloads
July 20, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon Prime Video now supports SD card storage for offline downloads.
Downloading titles from a subscription VOD service is something that has long been on the wishlist of Netflix users. Amazon beat its rival to it, though, by adding downloads … Read More
Netflix growth slows, as rising prices deter subscribers
July 19, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix’s growth was lower than expected in the second quarter of 2016, as rising prices deterred subscribers.
The streaming giant recruited 1.7 million new members in the three months to June 2016, taking its worldwide total to over 83 million. … Read More
Netflix to stream new Star Trek series exclusively in UK
July 18, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix will be the exclusive UK TV home for CBS’ new Star Trek series in 2017.
Netflix and CBS Studios International today announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the rebooted show, with the VOD giant nabbing the rights to … Read More
MUBI line up Rachel Lang’s Baden Baden for September UK release
July 18, 2016 | David FarnorMUBI has lined up Rachel Lang’s Baden Baden for a cinema release this September in the UK.
The celebrated debut film from acclaimed short filmmaker Rachel Lang, Baden Baden stars Salomé Richard as 26-year-old Ana, who returns to her home … Read More
Marvel releases Luke Cage poster ahead of Comic-Con
July 18, 2016 | David FarnorMarvel has released a new poster for Luke Cage.Read More
Flixtape: Netflix now allows you to make your own mixtapes
July 16, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix now allows you to make your own mixtapes of films and TV shows.
Netflix has long allowed users to craft their own watchlists to give them something to binge their way through, but “Flixtape”, launched this weekend, puts the … Read More
2016 Emmys: Netflix and Amazon receive record nominations as online video steals spotlight
July 15, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix and Amazon have both received a record number of Emmy nominations, in a year where online video has never been more acclaimed.
At a glance, the awards seem the same old set-up, with Game of Thrones again leading the … Read More
4K lands on UK TV: Sky Q to launch Ultra HD on 13th August
July 14, 2016 | David FarnorSky will launch the UK’s first 4K UK TV service on 13th August.
Ultra HD is the future of picture quality in your living room, but so far, 4K fans have only been able to enjoy those super high-definition pixels … Read More