VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
You can now add music from iPlayer programmes to a music playlist
October 18, 2014 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer enjoyed a big makeover this year, improving the BBC’s VOD service with easier menus and slicker design. But another cool, new feature has arrived in the past week that you may not be aware of: you can now … Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio joins Netflix documentary Virunga
October 18, 2014 | David FarnorLeonardo DiCaprio, Netflix and gorillas will be together at last next month, as The Wolf of Wall Street’s star joins upcoming documentary Virunga.
The Netflix Original documentary, which was picked up by the streaming company in July, is part investigative … Read More
American Horror Story: Freak Show available to watch online in the UK on Tuesday 21st October
October 18, 2014 | David FarnorAmerican Horror Story Season 4 will be available to watch online in the UK on Tuesday 21st October.
The hit horror series returns at 10pm on Tuesday and creator Ryan Murphy – who also brought the world the super-happy Glee … Read More
Cord-cutting goes mainstream: HBO, Starz, CBS launch own standalone VOD services
October 17, 2014 | David FarnorCord-cutting has officially gone mainstream in the US.
The practice of viewing TV directly through online streaming services rather than paid cable subscriptions has become increasingly popular in America, with the number of people paying for cable, satellite or … Read More
Channel 5 catch-up service Demand 5 joins EE TV line-up
October 17, 2014 | David FarnorChannel 5 has announced that its video-on-demand service, Demand 5, will be available on EE TV, the brand new television service from EE, when it launches in the coming weeks. (What is EE TV? Head here to find out.)
Demand … Read More
Android TV: Google launches Nexus Player in US
October 17, 2014 | David FarnorGoogle has officially launched the Nexus Player.
The latest device to enter the crowded streaming media market, Google’s set top box will be the first device to run the Android TV version of OS Lollipop. Like other boxes, it will … Read More
Netflix confirms Lilyhammer Season 3 UK release date (and poster)
October 16, 2014 | David FarnorLilyhammer Season 3 will be released on Netflix UK on Friday 21st November.
The Netflix Original comic drama starring Steven Van Zandt (The Sopranos) as a mob fixer who enters the witness protection programme in the titular Norwegian village, was … Read More
Netflix subscriber growth slows as price rise hits
October 16, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix’s rapid growth has showed its first signs of slowing down, as the company’s recent price rise hits customers.
The streaming service has enjoyed quick expansion in the past year, as it enters new territories and continues to release original … Read More
blinkbox goes UltraViolet, gives digital copies to DVD buyers
October 15, 2014 | David FarnorIts future may be uncertain, but blinkbox is showing no signs of slowing down. The pay-per-view streaming service has teamed up with UltraViolet to offer free digital copies of movies and TV shows bought on disc.
This is not the … Read More
Viacom deal brings Kung Fu Panda, Rugrats and Dora the Explorer to Amazon Prime Instant Video
October 14, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon and Viacom have sealed a deal that will bring six new TV series exclusively to Amazon Prime Instant Video in the UK.
The two companies already have an agreement that has seen popular kids’ TV shows, such as Rugrats … Read More