VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Wuaki.tv launches Chromecast app
May 28, 2014 | David FarnorWuaki.tv is now available on Google Chromecast.
The VOD service has announced that it is joining the line-up of apps available to download for Google’s streaming stick.
Chromecast is a small device that plugs into a television’s HDMI socket, effectively … Read More
Vubiquity buys FilmFlex from Sony and Disney
May 28, 2014 | David FarnorFilmFlex, the UK video on-demand service started by Sony and Disney, has been sold to Vubiquity.
FilmFlex Movies Ltd. is one of the largest VOD and multiplatform providers outside the United States. Its white label digital video storefront powers the … Read More
Charlie Cox confirmed as Daredevil for Marvel’s Netflix series
May 28, 2014 | David FarnorMarvel has confirmed that Charlie Cox will play Daredevil in the new Netflix mini-series.
The actor, best known for his lead role in Stardust and work in Boardwalk Empire, will play crime-fighting lawyer Matt Murdock. Blinded as a young boy … Read More
Extant available to watch online in the UK on Amazon Prime Instant Video
May 28, 2014 | David FarnorExtant will be available to watch online in the UK on Amazon Prime Instant Video in July.
The TV series, produced by Steven Spielberg, premieres in the US on Wednesday 9th July and will have its UK air date on … Read More
First look images: Hemlock Grove Season 2
May 28, 2014 | David FarnorHemlock Grove fans ahoy! Two new first look images for Season 2 have just dropped.
The photos reveal Bill Skarsgård as Roman Godfrey and Famke Janssen as Olivia Godfrey in the sequel to Eli Roth’s Emmy award-nominated Netflix Original series. … Read More
The IT Crowd, Peep Show and other Channel 4 shows back on Netflix UK
May 24, 2014 | David FarnorThe IT Crowd, Peep Show and other Channel 4 shows are back on Netflix UK again.
The word “again” being the operative word.
Yes, after doing the Hokey Cokey all year, Channel 4 and Netflix have put their left … Read More
Harlock: Space Pirate coming soon to Netflix UK in August
May 24, 2014 | David FarnorHarlock: Space Pirate is coming soon to Netflix UK.
The anime will be released on Netflix in all the company’s territories on 1st August 2014, reports IGN.
The movie, based on Space Pirate Captain Harlock by Leiji Matsumoto, updates … Read More
£100m show about Queen Elizabeth II coming to Netflix?
May 23, 2014 | David FarnorThe Queen may be coming to Netflix, according to rumours from the Guardian.
The newspaper reports that the Internet TV company has fought off competition from BBC and ITV for a new £100m epic following Queen Elizabeth II’s six decades … Read More
Netflix to launch across Europe in late 2014
May 21, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix has announced plans to launch in new territories across Europe later this year.
Netflix will introduce its streaming service to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg in late 2014. The Internet TV company now has over 48 million … Read More
Broadchurch feels the “BAFTA Effect”
May 21, 2014 | David FarnorWe wrote earlier on this week about how the BAFTAs signified a big step forwards for the British TV industry, with Breaking Bad becoming the first non-broadcast show to win an award. While Netflix has been front and centre of … Read More