VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Maison du Cards: Netflix announces Marseille, first French original series
August 29, 2014 | David FarnorPower, corruption, redemption. All in one major city. It might sound like House of Cards, but that’s exactly the plan for Netflix’s new TV series, Marseilles. Set against the rich backdrop of the port city, the show is the first … Read More
First look: Netflix Marco Polo images (released on 12th December)
August 28, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix’s Marco Polo will be released on Friday 12th December – and we can now reveal our first look at the TV series.
The show, which is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century … Read More
The Leftovers available to watch online in the UK on 10th September
August 28, 2014 | David FarnorThe Leftovers will be available to watch online in the UK from 10th September.
HBO’s sci-fi show from Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof will premiere on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday 16th September – and, for non-subscribers, will be available to stream … Read More
What the acquisition of Twitch says about Amazon’s plans for the future
August 28, 2014 | David FarnorThis week, Amazon announced a surprise move: the purchase of Twitch for almost $1 billion.
The acquisition came as a surprise for many, who thought that Google would be the company to snap up the video game streaming site, but … Read More
Jill Soloway’s Transparent premieres on Amazon Prime Instant Video on 26th September
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorJill Solloway’s TV series Transparent will premiere on Amazon Prime Instant Video on Friday 26th September.
All 10 episodes of Amazon Original’s dark comedy will land on the VOD service on the same day, after members voted for the show … Read More
Netflix releases trailer for Jim Jefferies’ stand-up comedy special
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has released the trailer for Jim Jefferies’ stand-up comedy special, BARE, which will land on the Internet TV service on Friday 29th August.
Filmed live at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, the special sees Jim Jefferies back and fired … Read More
Amazon lines up five new kids’ TV pilots
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon has greenlit five new kids’ TV pilots, ranging from a pre-school whodunit to an epic quest to defeat darkness.
Amazon Prime Instant Video has already seen the arrival of three original childrens’ shows through its public voting pilot scheme: … Read More
Now from £18: Where is the cheapest place to buy Google Chromecast?
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorGoogle Chromecast has been discounted to as little as £18 in the UK.
The streaming media device, which launched earlier this year, lets you stream (“cast”) content live from your mobile device onto your TV over a Wi-Fi connection. The … Read More
UKTV plans Amazon style pilots
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorUKTV is planning to introduce a string of Amazon-style TV pilots to its VOD service,
The UK broadcaster launched its catch-up service, UK TV Play, earlier this summer. The platform has been a huge success since, according to General Manager … Read More
2014 Raindance Web Fest line-up confirmed
August 27, 2014 | David FarnorThe line-up for the 2014 Raindance Web Fest has been confirmed, including a talk and Q&A with YouTube claymation guru Lee Hardcastle.
The event, which spans two days in September, takes place during the Raindance Film Festival in London. The … Read More