VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Amazon Prime Video now available on Android
April 7, 2015 | VOD NewsAmazon Prime Instant Video is now available on Android devices.
If that seems like a news story from a year ago, that is because Amazon has been notoriously sluggish on its compatibility with other devices outside of its own Fire … Read More
Alfie and Kat to star in EastEnders spin-off series
April 7, 2015 | VOD NewsAlfie and Kat will star in an EastEnders spin-off series next year.
The couple, played by Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace, have become a favourite among viewers over the years. The show, meanwhile, has consistently been one of the most-watched … Read More
Roku hits back at Amazon and Google with new search features
April 7, 2015 | VOD NewsThe past few months have seen Amazon and Google launch their own streaming media devices with an impressive array of features, including voice searches and higher processing power. Now, though, Roku is hitting back with a raft of updates.
The … Read More
Netflix to release new Ricky Gervais film in 2016
April 7, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix will release Ricky Gervais’ new film, Special Correspondents, in 2016.
The original movie, written and directed by Gervais, will follow a struggling New York radio journalist played by Eric Bana, who finds his job on the line thanks to … Read More
Peter Kay sitcom Car Share to premiere on iPlayer before BBC One
April 4, 2015 | VOD NewsPeter Kay’s new sitcom, Car Share, will premiere on BBC iPlayer this month, before its broadcast on BBC One.
The six-episode series, created by Tim Reid and Paul Coleman, is the first Peter Kay sitcom for BBC One. Kay directs … Read More
Sky 1 commissions Stan Lee drama, Lucky Man
April 4, 2015 | VOD NewsSky 1 has commissioned a new series, Lucky Man, from Stan Lee.
The 10-episode show, which is the first UK TV drama from the comic book legend, is based on original idea by Lee and will premiere in 2016.
Lucky … Read More
House of Cards Season 4 gets Netflix’s vote for 2016
April 3, 2015 | VOD NewsHouse of Cards Season 4 has been given the green light by Netflix.
The Netflix original series, written by Beau Willimon, is based on the BBC series of the same name and stars Kevin Spacey as scheming politician Frank Underwood, … Read More
The Decent One and Altman get exclusive Easter VOD release on Curzon Home Cinema
April 3, 2015 | VOD NewsThe Decent One and Altman both enjoy an eggs-clusive (sorry) VOD release on Curzon Home Cinema this Easter, on the same day they hit cinemas.
The two documentaries are now available to stream from the indie digital service, run by … Read More
Netflix buttons coming to a remote control near you
April 3, 2015 | VOD NewsEver wanted a more convenient way to access House of Cards? Good news: beginning this month, Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and set top-boxes from several major brands across Europe will come with a dedicated Netflix button.
The button will allow … Read More
Netflix orders supernatural drama Montauk
April 2, 2015 | VOD NewsNetflix has ordered a new supernatural drama series, Montauk, which will premiere next year.
The original series, which is written and directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer (Wayward Pines, Hidden), will span eight one-hour episodes. The drama is set … Read More