VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
blinkbox rebrands as TalkTalk TV Store
January 6, 2016 | David Farnorblinkbox has changed its name to TalkTalk TV Store.
The TVOD service, which offers movies and TV shows to buy and rent, was bought by TalkTalk almost exactly one year ago. The telecommunications company purchased the site from Tesco, after … Read More
Making a Murderer petitions call for justice for Steven Avery
January 5, 2016 | David FarnorMaking a Murderer has all but taken over the Internet in the last fortnight, as Netflix’s true crime documentary continues to rile viewers.
The series, which was released on Netflix worldwide just before Christmas, swiftly became the must-watch show of … Read More
Guillermo del Toro and Voltron head to Netflix in new DreamWorks deal
January 5, 2016 | David FarnorGuillermo del Toro and Voltron are heading to Netflix, as part of a new deal with DreamWorks Animation.
The streaming giant and DreamWorks’ animation arm have been in cahoots with each other for some time, forming the main backbone of … Read More
Batman v Superman v Daredevil? Netflix’s Season 2 reportedly set for March release date
January 5, 2016 | David FarnorDaredevil Season 2 may be going head to head with Batman and Superman this year – not literally, of course, but their release dates could well collide, according to new reports.
Comicbook.com claims that the show will be released on … Read More
Better Call Saul Season 2 poster released
January 5, 2016 | David FarnorA poster for Better Call Saul Season 2 has been released, giving us another taste of what’s in store for Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk).
AMC’s Breaking Bad Spin-off saw Odenkirk reprise his role from the hit series, following Jimmy’s journey … Read More
Xavier Dolan slams Netflix UK for changing Mommy’s aspect ratio
January 4, 2016 | David FarnorXavier Dolan has taken to Twitter to criticise Netflix UK for not streaming Mommy in the correct aspect ratio.
That might not sound like a big issue to some viewers, but those who have seen Mommy in its original format … Read More
The new BBC Three logo is not a BBC Three logo
January 4, 2016 | David FarnorThe new BBC Three logo has been unveiled. Its secret weapon? It’s not a BBC Three logo. (But it also is.)
The logo was unveiled on the web today, ahead of the channel’s leap from the TV to the web. … Read More
Sleeping with Other People available to watch online from New Year’s Day
December 31, 2015 | David FarnorSleeping with Other People will be available to watch online in the UK from New Year’s Day.
The romantic comedy, which stars Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie, is released in cinemas on Friday 1st January, the same day that it … Read More
President Obama guest stars on Jerry Seinfeld’s web series
December 30, 2015 | David FarnorWhen it comes to web series, a guest star can make all the difference between fame and obscurity. If you’re a vlogger, you team up with others to produce collaborative videos. If you’re actor Jack Dishel, you getRead More
Sunny D commissioned by BBC Three following comedy pilot
December 30, 2015 | David FarnorSunny D has been commissioned by the BBC for a full series after its pilot earlier this year.
The show was part of the 2015 BBC Three Comedy Feeds, a system that is not unlike Amazon’s pilot-driven approach to new … Read More