VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix announces August release date for Narcos
June 26, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has announced an August release date for Narcos.
The streaming service’s new series rounds off a summer of original projects, which ranges from kids’ spin-off Dragons: Race to the Edge in June to Wet Hot American Summer: First Day … Read More
Amazon announces third season of Transparent
June 25, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has ordered a third season of Transparent.
The series, created by Jill Soloway, stars Jeffrey Tambor as Maura, who has spent her life as Mort, the Pfefferman family patriarch. When she reintroduces herself to her family, everyone else’s secrets … Read More
Amazon eyes up Kevin Spacey for first original film
June 25, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon is eyeing up Kevin Spacey for its first original film.
The actor, who plays Frank Underwood in the House of Cards remake, has become an unofficial face for Netflix, following the success of their first original series. Now, Variety … Read More
Seth Laderman to lead Comic-Con SVOD service… next year
June 25, 2015 | David FarnorSeth Laderman has been hired to lead the new Comic-Con SVOD service.
The site, which will contain exclusive content relating to the 45-year-old fan convention, is designed to turn the comics and pop culture event into “a year-round online experience”.
BBC iPlayer bucks downward trend with strong May
June 25, 2015 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer bucked its downward with a strong May that saw a rebound in traffic.
Viewings on the BBC’s catch-up service had fallen for three months in a row in April 2015, after reaching a record high in January. The … Read More
Clip: American Heist out now on UK VOD
June 24, 2015 | David FarnorAmerican Heist has been released in the UK on VOD this week and, to give you a taste of what the film has to offer, we have a clip from it.
The action film brings together everyone’s favourite Jedi-turned-Darth-Vader Hayden … Read More
Station to Station released on MUBI and in cinemas on same day
June 24, 2015 | David FarnorStation to Station will be released on MUBI on Friday 26th June, the same day as it hits cinemas.
The UK day-and-date release follows the film’s premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and is a suitably innovative strategy for … Read More
UK trailer for Agent Carter lands ahead of 12th July premiere
June 24, 2015 | David FarnorFOX has released a new UK trailer for Agent Carter ahead of its premiere on 12th July.
Marvel’s spin-off sees Hayley Atwell reprise her role as SHIELD’s finest female agent, as Peggy is contacted by Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper), who … Read More
Amazon doubles down on original content – but is it enough?
June 24, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon is doubling down on its original content spending.
The online retailer has become increasingly ambitious in the race to create brand new content. Earlier this year, the company announced that it would start making original movies to go with … Read More
Wet Hot American Summer series gets retro trailer
June 23, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released a trailer for its upcoming Wet Hot American Summer series – and it’s a gloriously retro affair.
The show, which spans eight episodes, is a prequel to David Wain’s 2001 summer camp comedy, which took place on … Read More