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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix releases trailer for Virunga
September 10, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has released the trailer for upcoming documentary Virunga.
The documentary, which was snapped up by Netflix in July this year, offers an extraordinary look inside the battle for the heart of the Congo.
For his first feature-length documentary, director … Read More
Netflix documentary appetite snaps up new chef series
September 10, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has commissioned its first Netflix Original documentary TV series, Chef’s Table.
The Internet TV company’s appetite for documentaries is already strong, as Netflix snaps up non-fiction titles such as Mitt, The Short Game and The Square, which was nominated … Read More
PayWizard powers payments on Curzon Home Cinema service
September 10, 2014 | David FarnorPayWizard, the specialists in next generation subscriber management for multiscreen pay-TV, is powering payments for Curzon’s Video on Demand (VOD) service Curzon Home Cinema. As the chosen payment provider for the Curzon Home Cinema service, PayWizard makes it easy for … Read More
Roku offers streaming platform to Pay TV Providers
September 10, 2014 | David FarnorRoku is offering is streaming platform to Pay TV providers with its Roku Powered programme. The scheme, which is aimed at providers outside of the US, will license the technology that powers Roku’s set top boxes to companies to help … Read More
Clip: Behind the scenes of Homeland Season 3
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorHomeland Season 3 is out now and DVD and Blu-ray and to celebrate we’ve got a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes goings-on with a brand new clip.
Homeland follows CIA intelligence officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), her boss and mentor Saul … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video app now on Android phones
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon today announced that Prime members in the UK, US and Germany can now enjoy Prime Instant Video on their Android phones. The latest update of the Amazon App for Android combines the fast and easy mobile shopping experience with … Read More
BFI opens £5m fund to digitise British film heritage
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorThe BFI has opened up a £5m fund to applicants as part of its move to digitise British film heritage.
Holders of important British film and television items will be able to apply for funding for digitisation of content originated … Read More
UKTV sees on-demand viewing surge 639pc
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorUKTV has seen on-demand viewing surge 639 per cent in the first half of 2014.
The independent broadcast, whose network includes Dave, Gold, Watch, Yesterday and Drama, has had a successful year, with revenues now at a record £278 million.
Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn stand-up released on Netflix UK in October
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorWyatt Cenac’s new stand-up special, Brooklyn, will be released on Netflix UK in October.
The show will premiere on the Internet TV service on the same day as a limited edition vinyl LP is released, as Netflix continues to become … Read More
Channel 4 TV shows hit blinkbox in major new deal
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorHundreds of hours of Channel 4 TV series, including global hit franchise The Inbetweeners, will be available to buy on blinkbox in the UK and Ireland after the broadcaster signed a major content deal with the streaming service.
Customers can … Read More