VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix unveils Chelsea Does docu-series trailer and release date
November 19, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has unveiled the trailer for its new documentary series, Chelsea Does.
Update: 7th December 2015
Chelsea Does will make its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on Friday 22nd January 2016 and launch exclusively to Netflix subscribers … Read More
Sky launches Sky Q box to compete with streaming rivals
November 18, 2015 | David FarnorSky has launched its new set top box, Sky Q, in a major move designed to catch up and compete with Netflix and other VOD services.
The broadcaster, which broke ground by introducing HD to its line-up almost a … Read More
Netflix releases trailer for A Very Murray Christmas
November 18, 2015 | David Farnor“Is it Clooney? Is George on the phone? Please God let it be Clooney.”
That’s Amy Poehler playing… Amy Poehler in Netflix’s Bill Murray Christmas special.
Titled A Very Murray Christmas, the one-off comedy show arrives at the start … Read More
NOW TV launches range of Christmas boxes
November 18, 2015 | David FarnorNOW has launched a new range of Christmas NOW Boxes for the holidays.
Tis certainly the season for online streaming, as VOD services mean that families who can’t decide who gets the TV remote can still catch up on all … Read More
Jason Momoa to star in Netflix series Frontier
November 17, 2015 | David FarnorJason Momoa will star in Netflix’s new original series, Frontier.
The action-adventure, commissioned by Discovery Canada, will premiere on the streaming site next year on all countries outside of its home nation and follows the chaotic and violent struggle to … Read More
Video streaming drives demand for mobile data
November 17, 2015 | David FarnorGet your room key, unpack your bags and check for a free Wifi hotspot. That’s become the standard routine for many tourists on holiday, as the urge to check emails, check social networks and catch up on TV shows and … Read More
Netflix announces Better Call Saul Season 2 release date
November 17, 2015 | David FarnorBetter Call Saul Season 2 will premiere in February 2016, Netflix has confirmed.
The streaming giant likes to make announcements about its series just as other original shows are about to air and so, as the world prepares for Jessica … Read More
David Bowie’s Blackstar music video to premiere on 19th November
November 17, 2015 | David FarnorThe music video for David Bowie’s Blackstar (★), will premiere on 19th November.
The film to accompany the new single will debut on Sky Atlantic at 8.45pm this Thursday ahead of the second episode of The Last Panthers. The securing … Read More
David Gilmour and Bowie gig boosts BBC iPlayer music line-up
November 16, 2015 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has added an exclusive concert from David Gilmour and David Bowie to its music streaming line-up.
The Pink Floyd singer and guitarist performed live at the Royal Albert Hall in 2006, a concert that included a special guest … Read More
Vimeo On Demand adds VIP codes and Coming Soon pages
November 14, 2015 | David FarnorVimeo has added new “coming soon” pages to its Vimeo On Demand service.
As Facebook and YouTube intensify their race to become the most fully-featured site, from virtual reality and 360-degree videos to copyright detection and live-streaming, Vimeo is quietly … Read More