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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Doctor Who prologue The Night of the Doctor now available to watch online
November 14, 2013 | James RThe Bringer of Darkness, the Oncoming Storm, the Doctor, the Warrior – A Time Lord!
10 days. That’s how long it is until the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who special The Day of the Doctor airs on the BBC and … Read More
Netflix launches new look for TVs as VOD service hits Virgin Media
November 13, 2013 | James RDo not adjust your set. Netflix already is.
Netflix is launching a radical new look today designed to make Netflix on TVs a richer and more immersive experience.The new design, which was created specifically for the big screen, follows the … Read More
Watch: The Day of the Doctor trailer
November 9, 2013 | James RThe Day of the Doctor trailer has been unveiled by the BBC. Which makes this The Day of The Day of the Doctor trailer. Happy Doctor’s Day’s Trailer Day!
Watch the video here:
The 50th anniversary special of … Read More
The Short Game: Netflix’s first original documentary tees off in December
November 8, 2013 | James RNetflix has stolen the video on-demand news headlines this week with the announcement of its joint superhero series with Marvel. But the Internet TV service has been busy taking big steps with its documentary arm as well. (That’s how strong … Read More
Netflix buys Toronto Film Festival-winning documentary The Square
November 8, 2013 | James RNetflix original documentary The Square, a riveting, deeply human chronicle of the Egyptian protest movement from director-producer Jehane Noujaim and producer Karim Amer, will premiere exclusively on the world’s leading Internet TV network in all territories where Netflix is available … Read More
Marvel and Netflix join forces for four original superhero series led by Daredevil
November 7, 2013 | James RMarvel and Netflix have teamed up to bring a string of original superhero TV series led by Daredevil to the online streaming site.
The unprecedented deal between Disney and Netflix well see Marvel TV produce four serialised live-action programmes focussing … Read More
First image of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Sherlock Season 3
November 5, 2013 | James RThe first official image of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Sherlock Season 3 has been released by the BBC.
It’s been almost two years since Sherlock had a very grave encounter with Moriarty atop St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Steven … Read More
blinkbox launches PS3 app
October 31, 2013 | James RMovie and TV streaming service blinkbox has launched a dedicated PS3 app, giving nearly six million homes easy access to its video on-demand catalogue.
Tesco’s pay-per-view service is a strong platform, but has always suffered from a lack of support … Read More
Competition: Win a free movie rental from The Horror Show’s scarily big line-up!
October 31, 2013 | James RStuck for something spooky to watch tonight? We’ve teamed up The Horror Show to give away a free movie rental to three lucky winners!
One of our favourite things about horror is its universal power to scare. Whatever the budget, … Read More
NOW TV Entertainment Pass adds TV on-demand
October 29, 2013 | James RSky have launched a new NOW Entertainment Membership today, a package that offers TV shows on-demand to UK viewers.
The Entertainment Month Pass joins the Movie Pass (£8.99 per month – from 29th May 2014, £9.99 a month) and Sports … Read More