VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Previously unseen Fantastic Four concept art
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorJosh Trank’s Fantastic Four comes out on DVD and Blu-ray next week and is available to download now.
It’s no secret that the troubled reboot wasn’t received well when it was first released, with rumoured issues on-set and rewrites … Read More
Trailer: Amazon’s Mad Dogs remake gets January 2016 release date
December 9, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has confirmed a release date for its remake of Mad Dogs – and released a trailer as well.
The show, a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, is the latest in a string of new Amazon original series, arriving hot … Read More
4K video arrives on Vimeo
December 9, 2015 | David Farnor4K video streaming has arrived on Vimeo. The site is rolling out adaptive streaming, an upgrade to the player that enables 4K viewing both on and offsite.
The technology will automatically adapt the video quality to the highest possible … Read More
Vessel introduces video conversations and mobile compatibility
December 9, 2015 | David FarnorVessel has introduced a range of new features, including threaded video conversations and mobile compatibility.
The site, which launched earlier this year, aimed to provide a new subscription platform for fans of YouTube, offering a way for creators to earn … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s animated series Dawn of the Croods
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released the trailer for the first season of its new animated kids’ series, Dawn of the Croods.
Season 1 of the DreamWorks spin-off from its feature film will see Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran return … Read More
Netflix is doubling its amount of original content for 2016
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix is doubling its amount of original content next year, the company has announced.
Speaking at New York’s UBS Global Media and Communications conference this week, Head of Content Ted Sarandos said that the streaming company was stepping up a … Read More
Sky releases range of Star Wars remote controls
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorSky has released a limited series of Star Wars remotes to promote the arrival of George Lucas’ saga on Sky Movies.
The branded remote controls are available in 10 characters: Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia … Read More
Netflix unleases trailer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has unleashed the first trailer for its Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, the follow-up to Ang Lee’s sensational martial arts masterpiece, is based on the novel Iron Knight, Silver Vase, by … Read More
FrightFest Presents unveils second wave of VOD titles for February 2016
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorFrightFest Presents has unveiled its second wave of VOD titles to be released in February and March 2016.
The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched earlier this year with six favourites from the … Read More
Trailer: Sparks and Embers available to watch online for Christmas
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorKris Marshall rom-com Sparks and Embers will be available to watch online this Christmas.
Gavin Boyter’s festive flick is released in UK cinemas on Friday 18th December, when it will also be available to unwrap at home. Marshall is … Read More