VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Amazon talks Woody Allen series, controversy and cancellations
August 4, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has confirmed that Woody Allen’s TV series is almost written, but also faced tough questions on its controversial new signing.
Speaking at the TCA press event yesterday, Amazon Studios boss Roy Price revealed the release dates of its upcoming … Read More
Amazon announces release dates for Red Oaks, The Man in the High Castle, Hand of God, Transparent Season 2
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has announced the release dates for its new original series, including The Man in the High Castle and Red Oaks, with a plan to debut a new show every month for the near future.
The VOD service has ramped … Read More
FilmDoo VOD service launches in UK
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorA new VOD service, FilmDoo, has launched in the UK.
The transaction video on-demand platform joins an increasingly crowded market of pay-per-view sites in Britain, offering films from around the world to rent. That international focus is what FilmDoo hopes … Read More
More cinemas sign up to Paramount’s ‘nonsense’ early VOD deal
August 2, 2015 | David FarnorMore US cinemas are signing up to Paramount’s landmark early VOD deal, although some big players still dismiss the proposal as nonsense.
Paramount announced its plans to disrupt the current distribution system last month. The agreement with AMC Theatres and … Read More
FrightFest to premiere horror shorts on All 4
August 1, 2015 | David FarnorFilm4 FrightFest will premiere six horror short films on All 4 this year.
The festival, which returns to London’s Leicester Square from 27th August, has always placed an emphasis on shorts as part of its showcase of scary talent from … Read More
Trailer: Democrats gets VOD release in the UK
July 31, 2015 | David FarnorDemocrats has been released on digital platforms in the UK.
Camilla Nielsson’s documentary, which won Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, is now available to watch online in the UK, after screening at Sheffield Doc/Fest last … Read More
Netflix releases Beasts of No Nation trailer
July 31, 2015 | David FarnorThe first trailer for Beasts of No Nation has been released.
The movie, which is based on the novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala, will be Netflix’s first original fictional feature – a milestone in its steps to becoming an … Read More
Parks and Rec available to watch online for free in UK
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorGood news, Pawnee lovers! Parks and Recreation has returned to UK TV screens this week on Dave, which means that it is available to watch online for free once again. Yes, right now.
The show, which was previously aired on … Read More
NOW TV fuels Sky’s growth as pay-TV contest heats up
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorNOW is helping to fuel Sky’s growth in the UK, as both customer numbers and revenues increase.
The broadcaster’s figures for the year to June 2015 show a 5 per cent increase in group revenue to £11,283 million, with on-demand … Read More
Amazon beats Netflix in race to sign Top Gear trio
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorThe Top Gear trio have signed a deal to make a new car TV show for Amazon Prime.
The former BBC presenters have been the subject of speculation for months, following Clarkson’s departure from the Beeb earlier this year thanks … Read More