FilmDoo VOD service launches in UK

A 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

More 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

Film4 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

Democrats 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

The 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

Good 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

NOW 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

The 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

From Punisher to Jessica Jones: Netflix outlines plans for Marvel series

Update: Netflix has since released the official logo for Marvel’s Jessica Jones, which you can see below.

Netflix has outlined some of its plans for its growing collection of Marvel series.

The team-up between Netflix and Marvel has already proven … Read More

Netflix unveils comedy line-up for autumn and winter

Netflix has unveiled its comedy line-up for the autumn and winter months of 2015. The streaming service has been announcing an array of commissions and release dates on this year’s Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, with BoJack renewed for … Read More