VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Italian thriller 1992 to get international Sky release
February 7, 2015 | David FarnorSky’s Italian thriller 1992 premieres at the the Berlin Film Festival on Monday 9th February before it launches on the small screen.
The 10-episode show is based on an idea of the Italian actor Stefano Accorsi (The Last Kiss), who … Read More
Netflix planning Legend of Zelda TV series
February 7, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix is planning a TV series based on The Legend of Zelda.
The franchise, which follows a boy named Link from the land of Hyrule who must rescue the Princess Zelda, has been one of Nintendo’s most successful titles across … Read More
Sky reveals plans for new NOW TV Box
February 6, 2015 | David FarnorSky has revealed plans for a new, next generation NOW Box.
The streaming media device was launched in 2013 in the UK and offers access to Sky’s over-the-top VOD service, which provides pay TV content – such as Game of … Read More
Marvel and Netflix Daredevil trailer released
February 4, 2015 | David FarnorMarvel and Netflix have released the first trailer for Daredevil.
The series stars Charlie Cox as lawyer-turned-super hero Matt Murdock. After being blinded as a child, Murdock is imbued with extraordinary senses, which he uses at night to fight injustice … Read More
Vikings Season 3 to premiere in UK on Amazon in February
February 4, 2015 | David FarnorVikings Season 3 will premiere in the UK exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video on Friday 20th February.
The UK broadcast rights to History’s original drama series were bought up by Amazon back when its streaming service was still LOVEFiLM … Read More
Viewster signs up eight new anime titles for UK release online
February 3, 2015 | David FarnorViewster has signed up eight new anime titles for simulcast in the UK.
The VOD service’s latest deal sees eight new titles join its existing five continuing shows, which stream online shortly after their broadcast on TV in Japan.
Trailer: Ethan Hawke thriller Predestination available to watch online on same day as UK cinemas
February 3, 2015 | David FarnorA new trailer has been released for Predestination.
The film, which will be released day-and-date in the UK later this month, reunites Ethan Hawke with the directors of vampire flick Daybreakers, The Spierig Brothers.
The film follows the life of … Read More
Idris Elba hosts interactive documentary Story Of Now on BBC Taster
February 3, 2015 | David FarnorIdris Elba is hosting a new interactive documentary series on BBC Taster.
Called Story of Now, the 20-part series explores some of the fundamental questions about the human condition and history of the world from the beginning of time to … Read More
Carrie-Anne Moss joins Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones
February 3, 2015 | David FarnorCarrie-Anne Moss has joined the cast of Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones.
The actress, who is best known for her work in The Matrix and Memento, will play a “no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica… if … Read More
Adam Buxton’s BUG available to watch online on BFI Player for free
February 2, 2015 | David FarnorYou wouldn’t think that a bearded male man reading out comments on YouTube videos would be side-splittingly hilarious. You’d be wrong. Presuming, of course, that the bearded male man in question is Adam Buxton.
It’s so entertaining, in fact, that … Read More