VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
YouTube revamps homepage for mobiles
April 27, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has revamped its homepage for mobiles.
Streaming on the movie is an increasingly common choice for many viewers, especially when it comes to short videos, the bread and butter of YouTube’s traffic – indeed, more than half of the … Read More
Bret Easton Ellis leads Fullscreen line-up as YouTube Red rival launches
April 26, 2016 | David FarnorBret Easton Ellis’ new series is leading the line-up for Fullscreen’s new SVOD service.
The service, which was announced last year, goes live today and aims to rival YouTube’s own subscription platform, YouTube Red. While Google’s service costs $9.99 a … Read More
FilmDoo boosts catalogue with Russian and South African classics
April 25, 2016 | David FarnorFilmDoo is boosting its streaming catalogue with a string of new international deals. The pay-per-view site, which has made a name for itself by picking up the festival favourites and world cinema gems that other sites and distributors have overlooked, … Read More
Nina Simone and Craig David: BBC iPlayer exclusives coming soon this week
April 25, 2016 | David FarnorNina Simone and Craig David both arrive on BBC iPlayer this week, as the catch-up service expands its line-up of exclusive content.
On Monday 26th April, BBC Music’s Festival Pass returns to follow garage legend Craig David, as he leaves … Read More
BBC Three boosts comedy and music line-up with Sounds Random and #HoodDocumentary
April 23, 2016 | David FarnorBBC Three is boosting its comedy and music line-up with two commissions.
The online TV channel has ordered two new shows for the spring and summer, as BBC Three continues to tap both traditional celebrities and online stars to build … Read More
Principal photography begins on Okja
April 23, 2016 | David FarnorPrincipal photography has begun on Bong Joon Ho’s new film, Okja.
The film, produced by Plan B, Lewis Pictures and Kate Street Picture Company, stars Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano in a bold, global adventure.
Netflix announced that … Read More
Josh Hartnett time travel flick gets UK release
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorWith Penny Dreadful Season 3 returning in May, we’re always on the lookout for anything to do with its stars. For those wondering what Josh Hartnett, former teen heartthrob and star of Sin City, is up to these days when … Read More
YouTube and Justin Lin launch 360-degree film, Help
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube and Justin Lin have teamed up to release a 360-degree film.
Called Help, the movie takes place in the middle of downtown Los Angeles, where a meteor shower has left a deep scar on the streets of Chinatown. Panic, … Read More
Trailer: Chef’s Table Season 2
April 22, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has served up the trailer for Chef’s Table Season 2.
The streaming giant’s first documentary series first hit our tables back in 2014, dishing up a versatile menu of behind-the-scenes insights into the work of the world’s top cooks. … Read More
Sky unveils six new original series
April 21, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix may be hogging the headlines when it comes to original content, but Sky shows no sign of slowing its own production arm, with a host of new series announced this week.
The broadcast is bringing together an impressive roll … Read More