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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix orders first German original series
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered its first Germany original series.
Called Dark, the drama is set in a German town in the present day where the disappearance of two young children exposes the double lives and fractured relationships among four families. In … Read More
Love Nature? This new 4K SVOD service is for you
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorTake a look at BBC iPlayer’s most popular programmes at almost any time and you’ll find the latest David Attenborough series near the top of the list. In an age of celebrity gossip and reality TV game shows, wildlife documentaries … Read More
BBC Three becomes new UK home for UFC
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorSince BBC Three’s transformation into the UK’s first online TV channel, a lot of emphasis has been placed upon its original content and archive box sets, but sport will also be a key part of the channel’s mix, as the … Read More
Training Tunes: BBC iPlayer launches new exclusive series
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will welcome a new original series to its portfolio this weekend: Training Tunes.
The show, which premieres on Saturday 27th February, is produced by Somethin’ Else and will reveal the tunes that inspires famous athletes and sports personalities. … Read More
Girls Season 5 available to watch online before Sky Atlantic premiere
February 23, 2016 | David FarnorSeason 5 of Girls is available to watch online in the UK before its TV premiere.
Lena Dunham’s comedy series returns to Sky Atlantic on Tuesday 23rd February, following the ongoing attempts of 20-somethings Hannah, Marnie, Shoshanna and Jessa to … Read More
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 2 struts its stuff in new teaser
February 21, 2016 | David FarnorUnbreakable Kimmy Scmidt is back and strutting its stuff in a new teaser for the show’s second season.
The Spring 2016 season preview shows off the series’ style with the kind of irrepressible enthusiasm that defines its protagonist – not … Read More
Amazon to release Woody Allen’s next feature film
February 20, 2016 | David FarnorWoody Allen’s next feature film will be released by Amazon.
The untitled romantic comedy has been acquired for all North American rights by Amazon Studios, including theatrical and streaming.
The film, shot last summer on location in New York and … Read More
Streaming giants continue Sundance deals, despite Berlin’s brick wall
February 18, 2016 | David FarnorSundance may be a distant memory, but Netflix and Amazon continue to snap up films from the festival.
Netflix has bought the worldwide SVOD rights to White Girl, starring Dana Brody off Homeland. Morgan Saylor plays the titular college … Read More
Time doesn’t wait for YouTube acquisitions
February 18, 2016 | David FarnorTime waits for no man – and it certainly doesn’t wait for online video.
The publishing giant has snapped up not one but two YouTube channels, as it looks to get into the digital lane. It’s a strange time for … Read More
First trailer arrives for BBC Three’s Thirteen
February 17, 2016 | David FarnorYesterday, BBC Three became the first online TV channel from a major UK broadcaster – and the Beeb is wasting no time in highlighting the array of programmes that are on the way.
One of the main flagship launch shows … Read More