Amazon to launch free, ad-supported VOD service?

Amazon may be planning to launch a free, ad-supported VOD service.

The streaming platform, which the New York Post says is a “definite go”, would be yet another alternative to its paid Prime Instant Video subscription service.

Amazon already has … Read More

Tiny Fey’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt series nabbed by Netflix

Tiny Fey’s new series, Ubreakable Kimmy Schmidt, has been nabbed by Netflix. The comedy, which is created by Fey and Robert Carlock, was set to premiere on NBC during the midseason, but has now hopped over to the subscription VOD … Read More

Amazon doubles streaming traffic as Netflix competition heats up

Amazon has doubled its share of streaming traffic, according to new research, which shows just how heated competition with Netflix is becoming.

Recently, we argued that the coming 12 months could be the turning point in the rivalry beween the … Read More

Better Call Saul air date confirmed with US double-bill

The Better Call Saul air date has been confirmed as Sunday 8th February in the US – with Netflix UK not far behind.

The prequel to Breaking Bad will see Bob Odernkirk return as everyone’s favourite dodgy lawyer, but before … Read More

TalkTalk TV tailors ITV catch-up collection for YouView users

ITV and TalkTalk have worked together to create a tailored package of the broadcaster’s content for its customers’ YouView boxes.

The bespoke catch-up package of over 200 hours of shows includes TV programmes such as Birds of a Feather, The … Read More

Amazon original series Mozart in the Jungle gets Christmas release date

The new Amazon original series Mozart in the Jungle will be released on Tuesday 23rd December.

The comedy-drama, which was one of Amazon’s second batch of original TV show pilots, is set in the underbelly of the New York classical … Read More

Online companies join to form Streaming Video Alliance

Yahoo!, Ustream and a host of other online companies have joined forces to form the Streaming Video Alliance.

The organisation will seek to facilitate the creation of architecture, standards and best practices that help the online video ecosystem to grow, … Read More

UKTV Play now available on YouView, PC and Virgin Media

UKTV 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

Netflix 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

Are 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