VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Codegirl documentary available to watch online for free this week on YouTube
November 4, 2015 | David FarnorNew documentary Codegirl is available to watch online for free this week, thanks to a special premiere on YouTube.
The film, from director Lesley Chilcott, aims to close the gender gap that is rife in the technology world – an … Read More
Amazon UK extends eOne deal to acquire Trumbo, Spotlight and more
November 3, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has extended its deal with eOne to secure the exclusive rights to a range of new films for Prime Video in the UK.
Entertainment One has long had a good relationship with Amazon. The Homesman will be the latest … Read More
2015 BIFA nominees show importance of VOD to indie film
November 3, 2015 | David FarnorThe Moët British Independent Film Awards have unveiled the nominations for 2015 – and the list is a reminder of both the awards’ and VOD’s importance to indie film.
Now in their 18th year, the BIFAs have become a platform … Read More
New Star Trek series boldly streams where no series has streamed before
November 3, 2015 | David FarnorA new Star Trek series is being produced in the US with an aim to boldly stream where no series has streamed before. The show, which is in the works at CBS, will introduce new Star Trek characters, but promises … Read More
BBC iPlayer app on the way to new Apple TV
November 2, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has confirmed that it will release an iPlayer app for the new Apple TV.
The little black box, which was first launched by the Apple years ago, has since fallen behind in the streaming media device race, with … Read More
AMC releases first Preacher TV trailer
November 2, 2015 | David FarnorAMC has released the first trailer for the Preacher TV series.
The show is, of course, based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s comic book series, which follows Jesse Custer, a small-town preacher in the US who is on a … Read More
Carry on streaming: Our Halloween Podcast Special
October 31, 2015 | David FarnorLooking for something scary to stream for Halloween? VOD has you covered, from the new FrightFest Presents string of releases to BBC iPlayer’s Fear Itself. Don’t have the time to read through our comprehensive Horror Movie VOD Guide and listings? … Read More
Twitch launches creative live-streaming for artists
October 30, 2015 | David FarnorTwitch has launched a new creative live-streaming service to run alongside its gaming videos.
The site, which was bought by Amazon for almost $1 billion last year, has seen explosive growth since its launch, with a large community springing up … Read More
Netflix releases Jessica Jones poster featuring David Tennant’s Kilgrave
October 29, 2015 | David FarnorDescribe a man as having “an affinity for purple clothing” and you might not think he’s much to be afraid of. Add in the ability to control anyone at his whim, though, and suddenly he becomes quite scary.
Meet Kilgrave, … Read More
Netflix users watch 10 shows a week
October 29, 2015 | David FarnorHow much do you watch on Netflix every week? A new study from the US suggests that American subscribers watch an average of 10 shows per week.
The study from GfK found that the amount of TV of watched … Read More