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Netflix releases new trailer for The Do-Over
April 21, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix has released a new trailer for The Do-Over.
The second in its four-movie deal with Adam Sandler, the film stars Sandler as Max and David Spade as Charlie, old friends tired of their mundane lives who reunite at their … Read More
Shakespeare 400: What Shakespeare films are available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Video and other SVOD services?
April 21, 2016 | VOD NewsWith Saturday 23rd April marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the UK is going into overdrive celebrating the Bard. The BBC is hosting a string of streaming events on the big day, while the BFI is holding a nationwide … Read More
Filming begins on new BBC Three comedy Fleabag
April 20, 2016 | VOD NewsFilming begins this week on Fleabag, a brand new comedy coming to BBC Three later this year.
Adapted from her award-winning Edinburgh play, writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Broadchurch, Crashing) stars in the title role as Fleabag, a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, … Read More
BBC releases new trailer for The Hollow Crown
April 20, 2016 | VOD NewsThe BBC has released a new trailer for The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses.Read More
Netflix and Amazon acquisitions join Sundance London line-up
April 20, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix and Amazon’s acquisitions from this year’s Sundance Film Festival are coming to London.
Sundance London, the UK follow-up to the annual Utah event, will see 11 films from this year’s festival premiere in London.
Continuing the focus of the … Read More
Netflix announces summer stand-up comedy schedule
April 20, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix continues to build its library of original stand-up specials in 2016 and this summer will see another wave of comedy shows arrive.
Comedians on the streaming giant’s slate include Ali Wong, Bo Burnham, Jeff Foxworthy with Larry The … Read More
YouTube launches live 360-degree streaming
April 19, 2016 | VOD NewsYouTube has taken a giant step forward in the virtual reality race with the launch of live 360-degree videos.
YouTube first added support for 360-degree videos way back in March 2015, while live-streaming has long been a part of the … Read More
BBC iPlayer to host live Shakespeare festival
April 19, 2016 | VOD NewsBBC iPlayer is opening its doors to partners for the first time, as part of a landmark celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place on Saturday 23rd April, kicking off a six-month online … Read More
Netflix hits 81m subscribers – but tough times are ahead
April 19, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix has hit 81 million subscribers around the world, following its global expansion at the start of the year – but tough times are ahead.
In January, the streaming giant launched in 130 new countries simultaneously, giving the site unprecedented … Read More
Sky and Sony sign exclusive pan-European deal
April 18, 2016 | VOD NewsSky and Sony Pictures Television have signed a new deal that will give Sky subscribers streaming access to the studio’s titles over a year before any other subscription service.
The agreement is the first multi-territory deal with a major Hollywood … Read More
















