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You can now loop any video on YouTube
January 24, 2016 | David FarnorEver sat down to watch a 10-hour version of They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard? Then we have good news just for you: YouTube now allows you to loop videos.
Looping has been one of those features long awaited … Read More
Trailer: Black Sails Season 3 swims into UK TV waters on 25th January
January 23, 2016 | David FarnorBlack Sails swims onto UK TV screens this month exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
The Emmy Award-winning pirate drama has navigated its way to British fans through an exclusive deal between Starz and Amazon for the last two years. This … Read More
Lemmy documentary lands exclusively on BBC iPlayer
January 23, 2016 | David FarnorA documentary about Motörhead frontman Lemmy has been released exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
Lemmy: In His Own Words, which landed on the Beeb’s VOD service last night, presents a portrait of Ian Fraser Kilmister, who passed away at the end … Read More
BBC iPlayer unveils Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016
January 23, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has unveiled its Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016.
The romance-themed short films, titled “Funny Valentines”, were first released last year, with movies featuring comedians including Bill Bailey, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe and Limmy. The response was amorous, with … Read More
Netflix Sundance shopping spree continues with Iranian horror
January 22, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix’s Sundance shopping spree continues with another indie film in its basket: Iranian horror movie Under the Shadow.
The idea of a horror film entirely in Farsi might sound like an unexpected item in the VOD giant’s bagging area, but … Read More
Walter Presents shows surpass 1 million views
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorWalter Presents’ shows have racked up over 1 million views before the service is even one month old.
The VOD channel, which launched on Sunday 3rd January as part of Channel 4’s All 4 digital service, premiered a range of … Read More
Netflix builds indie line-up with five new films
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix continues to build its line-up of indie originals with the acquisition of five new films.
Netflix has already established itself as a friend to indie filmmakers, with a major deal announced last year with the Duplass brothers, not to … Read More
Sky Go gets a revamp
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorSky has revamped its mobile streaming service Sky Go. The service, which launched in 2011, allows Sky customers to watch movies, TV shows and sport on the go, whether live or on demand. The app is available at no extra … Read More
YouTube steps up Sundance partnership to showcase new original shows
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube is stepping up its existing partnership with Sundance to showcase its new original shows at the film festival.
Sundance, which begins today and runs until 31st January, is no stranger to YouTube, which has previously helps panels and workshops … Read More
EastEnders and Doctor Foster win twice at 2016 NTAs
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorEastEnders and Doctor Foster both enjoyed double wins at the 2016 National Television Awards.
The BBC’s marital drama picked up by Best New Drama, with Suranne Jones also winning Best Drama Performance. The BBC’s success wasn’t over there, though, … Read More