Jessica Henwick joins Netflix’s Iron Fist

Jessica Henwick has joined Netflix’s superhero series, Iron Fist.

Marvel’s show, which completes the streaming service’s collection of Hell’s Kitchen heroes, stars Game of Thrones’ Finn Jones as Daniel Rand, aka. Iron Fist.

Now, Henwick, last seen on the small … Read More

Netflix announces first original series shot and produced in Spain

Netflix has announced its first Spanish original series.

The streaming giant is increasingly expanding its original production arm around the world, as the company seeks to create content that will appeal to its diverse, global audience – and can be … Read More

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation team up for Home TV spin-off

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up to produce a TV spin-off from the animated feature Home.

Movies being adapted into TV shows is fast becoming a tradition in Hollywood, with everything from Limitless to even Wolf Creek making the … Read More

Doctor Who Season 8 lands on Netflix UK as BBC deal continues

Doctor Who Season 8 landed on Netflix UK today, as the SVOD giant’s deal with the BBC shows no sign of stopping.

Earlier this year, there was some doubt over whether the Beeb would continue to provide programmes to stream … Read More

On-demand on the move: EE TV adds Recordings To Go

EE TV is taking on-demand on the move with its new Recordings To Go service.

The new feature will mean that for the first time in the UK, TV lovers can select content from any of EE TV’s 70+ free … Read More

UKTV Play sees Easter views soar 185pc

UKTV Play had a cracking Easter, with views surging 185 per cent year-on-year across the long Bank Holiday weekend.

The UK’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, celebrated its biggest Easter ever this year, with the 10 channel network achieving a record-breaking … Read More

Wolf Hall leads BAFTA TV nominees as Transparent takes on Narcos

Wolf Hall is leading the pack in the 2016 BAFTA TV nominations in a year that cements the importance of streaming services in UK living rooms.

The BBC’s historical drama has received four nominations, including Leading Actor for Mark Rylance … Read More

OTT gains traction in Europe

OTT video services are gaining traction in Europe.

Over-the-top platforms, which provide video directly to consumers over the Internet, are increasingly popular in the USA, as audiences cut the proverbial cord to replace costly cable subscriptions with cheaper, more flexible … Read More

New Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt trailer unveiled

A new trailer for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s second season has arrived – and it doesn’t give you much of a glimpse of what’s in store. In fact, it doesn’t really contain any footage at all. What it does contain, though, … Read More

Vimeo brings On Demand purchases to Roku

Vimeo has upgraded its Roku app to allow the purchasing of videos.

The streaming site launched its “Vimeo On Demand” platform a long time ago and it has since become home to its own original-branded content, as well a host … Read More