VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Raindance Web Fest 2015: The full panel line-up
September 21, 2015 | David FarnorRaindance Web Fest returns this week for another session of screenings, networking, celebrations and seminars. The line-up of web series that will be shown at the festival can be seen here and we’re proud to be part of the Critics’ … Read More
Orphan Black Season 3 to premiere on BBC iPlayer
September 20, 2015 | David FarnorOrphan Black Season 3 will premiere on BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 23rd September.
The Canadian sci-fi series, created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett, first arrived in the UK back in September 2013, a few weeks after its premiere in … Read More
Netflix nabs global rights to How To Get Away With Murder
September 20, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the global rights for How to Get Away with Murder.
The show, which is ABC’s highest rated new series from the 2014/15 season, stars Academy Award-Nominee Viola Davis as the brilliant, charismatic and seductive Professor Annalise Keating, … Read More
BFI Player bags digital award as Britain on Film nears 1m views
September 19, 2015 | David FarnorBFI Player bagged a prize at this year’s BIMA Awards for its innovative design and user interface.
The British digital gongs gave the BFI’s VOD service the top award for Best UX & Service Design. The victory came after a … Read More
Agent Carter Season 2 available to watch online in UK from 28th January
September 18, 2015 | David FarnorAgent Carter Season 2 will return to UK screens in January 2016, FOX UK has announced.
Marvel’s spin-off, which sees Hayley Atwell reprise her role from Captain America as ass-kicking agent Peggy Carter, struggled to find a broadcaster on British … Read More
Take that, Apple TV: Amazon unveils new 4K Fire TV box
September 18, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has unveiled an updated Fire TV box, which can stream content in 4K.
The streaming media device, which first launched last year, swiftly became the online retailer’s fastest-selling product. But the gadget, which boasts the unique ability to offer … Read More
Mobile TV viewing on the up
September 18, 2015 | David FarnorThe number of people watching TV on their mobile phones or tablets is on the up, according to new research.
Data from Hub’s annual Finding Input One study shows that among consumers aged between 16 and 64 who watch some … Read More
First look: David Tennant and more images from Marvel’s Jessica Jones
September 17, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released a heap of new pictures from Marvel’s Jessica Jones, giving us our first look at the new series – including David Tennant as Kilgrave.
Described as “an enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past”, who sends “shockwaves through the … Read More
Exclusive clip: Behind the scenes of Containment, now on We Are Colony
September 17, 2015 | David FarnorIndie sci-fi Containment is now available on We Are Colony, complete with a bundle of special features.
To celebrate, we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek at the extended documentary about the making of the film. The documentary includes interviews with … Read More
YouTube’s Fullscreen plans to launch subscription service
September 17, 2015 | David FarnorFullscreen is planning to launch its own subscription VOD service.
The multichannel network is one of YouTube’s biggest, including more than 50,000 creators, from the Fine Bros., Connor Franta, O2L and Andrea Russett to Lohanthony, Devin Supertramp and Jack and … Read More