VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
The Late Late Show to broadcast from YouTube Space LA
August 12, 2015 | David Farnor
The Late Late Show will film an episode entirely at YouTube Space Los Angeles, CBS has announced.
The chat show, which is hosted by James Corden, has placed an increasing focus on its YouTube audience, with skits such as “James … Read More
ITV invests in YouTube channel for mothers
August 12, 2015 | David Farnor
ITV has invested in a YouTube channel for young mothers.
Channel Mum was launched at the beginning of 2015 by Siobhan Freehard, founder of Netmums. The MCN had 15 vloggers signed up in January 2015 and partnered with Panasonic … Read More
Sky Sports to let customers stream football clips on mobile devices
August 11, 2015 | David Farnor
Sky Sports customers will be able to watch football clips on their mobile devices, thanks to a new partnership with The Sun.
The digital deal will allow Sky customers who subscribe to Sky Sports to stream goals and match clips … Read More
David Threlfall joins Ripper Street Season 4
August 11, 2015 | David Farnor
David Threlfall has joined the cast of Ripper Street Season 4.
The actor, who has previously appeared in Shameless and Hot Fuzz, joins series favourites Matthew MacFadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring and Charlene McKenna for the fourth season … Read More
Golden Globes updates rules for day-and-date VOD releases
August 11, 2015 | David Farnor
The Golden Globes has updated its rules for day-and-date VOD releases.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s awards are not the best barometer of industry or public sentiment, but they are a high-profile event in the trophy calendar. Like all awards … Read More
Viewster launches branded channels with YouTube creators
August 11, 2015 | David Farnor
Viewster has teamed up with YouTube creators to launch new branded channels.
The ad-supported site has established itself as a free hub for legal streaming of anime in the UK, but its new deals will bring a wealth of short-form … Read More
Online TV revenue up as viewing habits shift
August 10, 2015 | David Farnor
Online TV revenue continues to climb quickly in the UK, as viewing habits slowly shift.
The main way people watch programmes continues to be at the time of broadcast, but viewing of traditional live television fell from 3 hours 45 … Read More
Suits Season 5 available to watch early on UKTV Play
August 8, 2015 | David Farnor
Suits Season 5 has premiered online in the UK ahead of its TV broadcast.
The first episode of the new season airs on Dave on Monday 10th August at 19pm, only a short time after Season 4 reached its finale. … Read More
Netflix to turn Mr. Peabody and Sherman into a TV show
August 8, 2015 | David Farnor
Netflix is rebooting Mr. Peabody and Sherman as a TV show – but possibly not the one you were expecting.
The animated movie, which is available to stream in the UK here, was praised in our review for never … Read More
Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder available to watch online in UK
August 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder is now available to watch online in the UK.
The film is based on the kids’ book by Norwegian Jo Nesbø, the author best known for his violent Nordic noir novels about detective Harry Hole. Would … Read More
