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Hulu’s 11.22.63 heads to FOX in the UK
January 25, 2016 | VOD News
Hulu original series 11.22.63 will air on FOX in the UK.
The nine-hour show, which is based on Stephen King’s novel, will premiere this spring on FOX around Europe as part of a new deal between the the broadcaster and … Read More
Sundance streaming: Amazon buys Manchester by the Sea and Author: The JT LeRoy Story
January 25, 2016 | VOD News
Amazon has bought the domestic rights to Manchester by the Sea, which is screening at Sundance, as well as Author: The JT LeRoy Story.
Kenneth Lonergan’s follow-up to Margaret stars Casey Affleck as a man who is forced to go … Read More
Twin Peaks finds UK home as Sky signs exclusive Showtime deal
January 25, 2016 | VOD News
Twin Peaks has officially found a UK home: the show will air in the UK on Sky Atlantic in 2017.
The series will see director David Lynch and original co-creator Mark Frost continue the story 25 years on, from when … Read More
You can now loop any video on YouTube
January 24, 2016 | VOD News
Ever sat down to watch a 10-hour version of They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard? Then we have good news just for you: YouTube now allows you to loop videos.
Looping has been one of those features long awaited … Read More
Trailer: Black Sails Season 3 swims into UK TV waters on 25th January
January 23, 2016 | VOD News
Black Sails swims onto UK TV screens this month exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
The Emmy Award-winning pirate drama has navigated its way to British fans through an exclusive deal between Starz and Amazon for the last two years. This … Read More
Lemmy documentary lands exclusively on BBC iPlayer
January 23, 2016 | VOD News
A documentary about Motörhead frontman Lemmy has been released exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
Lemmy: In His Own Words, which landed on the Beeb’s VOD service last night, presents a portrait of Ian Fraser Kilmister, who passed away at the end … Read More
BBC iPlayer unveils Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016
January 23, 2016 | VOD News
BBC iPlayer has unveiled its Valentine’s Day shorts for 2016.
The romance-themed short films, titled “Funny Valentines”, were first released last year, with movies featuring comedians including Bill Bailey, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe and Limmy. The response was amorous, with … Read More
Netflix Sundance shopping spree continues with Iranian horror
January 22, 2016 | VOD News
Netflix’s Sundance shopping spree continues with another indie film in its basket: Iranian horror movie Under the Shadow.
The idea of a horror film entirely in Farsi might sound like an unexpected item in the VOD giant’s bagging area, but … Read More
Walter Presents shows surpass 1 million views
January 21, 2016 | VOD News
Walter Presents’ shows have racked up over 1 million views before the service is even one month old.
The VOD channel, which launched on Sunday 3rd January as part of Channel 4’s All 4 digital service, premiered a range of … Read More
Netflix builds indie line-up with five new films
January 21, 2016 | VOD News
Netflix continues to build its line-up of indie originals with the acquisition of five new films.
Netflix has already established itself as a friend to indie filmmakers, with a major deal announced last year with the Duplass brothers, not to … Read More
