VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
UKTV Play now available on YouView, PC and Virgin Media
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorUKTV Play has launched on PC, YouView and Virgin Media.
The video on-demand service for UKTV gives viewers streaming access to shows from the broadcaster’s popular free-to-air channels, including the UK’s most watched non-PSB channel, Dave, and popular entertainment channel … Read More
Netflix postpones Bill Cosby special
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has postponed the release of a new stand-up comedy show from Bill Cosby.
The special show, Bill Cosby 77, was recorded at the SF Jazz Center in San Francisco on Cosby’s 77th birthday and directed by Robert Townsend. It … Read More
Are You Here gets early Christmas release on UK VOD
November 18, 2014 | David FarnorAre You Here is coming home for Christmas early this year: Lionsgate has announced that it will release the comedy drama, starring Owen Wilson, on UK VOD on Christmas Day before it hits cinemas in January.
The bold move makes … Read More
First full trailer for Netflix’s Marco Polo TV series released
November 18, 2014 | David Farnor“All my life I’ve waited for the great adventure…”
That’s Lorenzo Richelmy as Marco Polo in the new trailer for Netflix’s TV series.
The show is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century China … Read More
blinkbox iPad app now allows movie downloads
November 17, 2014 | David FarnorTesco has updated its blinkbox app to allow downloads of movies and TV shows.
The supermarket-owned pay-per-view platform has been the subject of much speculation recently, with Tesco reportedly considering putting it up for sale to jettison unessential company departments … Read More
Life Itself available to watch online in the UK today
November 15, 2014 | David FarnorRoger Ebert documentary Life Itself is available to watch online in the UK this weekend – at the same time as it hits UK cinemas.
The documentary is made by Steve James, who directed Hoop Dreams, which premiered at Sundance … Read More
ITV Player now available on Amazon Fire tablets
November 15, 2014 | David FarnorITV has announced that the ITV Player app is now available on Amazon Fire tablets.
The catch-up app enables viewers to access their favourite ITV programmes on the move. Up until now, it has been a surprising omission from the … Read More
Tobias Funke recommends… Arrested Development Season 5 on Netflix?
November 14, 2014 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever wondered what Tobias Funke recommends, Netflix apparently has the answer.
The streaming service has been slipping into its normal rows of recommendations a host of picks from Arrested Development characters, who all seem to have just signed … Read More
Amazon Prime takes aim at Netflix with 4k video at no extra cost
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon Prime has just delivered an ultra-jab at Netflix by offering Ultra HD video at no extra cost.
4k streaming has been a growing emphasis of Netflix’s plans this year, as they introduced remastered ultra high-definition versions of shows such … Read More
Confirmed: The Queen is coming to Netflix in epic British series The Crown
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed that The Crown is coming to Netflix in 2016, with Claire Foy rumoured to be playing the role of The Queen.
The epic is the first UK-produced show on the streaming service and they’ve picked the most … Read More