VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
House of Cards Season 2 now streaming in 4K on Netflix for rich people
April 8, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix is now streaming house of Cards Season in 4K Ultra HD. If you’re rich and lucky enough to live in the right area.
The Internet TV company announced its plans at CES this year to bring 4K streaming to … Read More
NOW TV crashes during Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere; promises “gesture of good will”
April 8, 2014 | David FarnorUpdate: NOW has now said it offer those affected “a gesture of good will”.
NOW crashed last night during the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 4.
The service allows people to stream Sky channels live as well as catch … Read More
Xbox teams up with Channel 4 for original sci-fi TV show
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorMicrosoft has teamed up with Channel 4 to produce an original TV show which will premiere on the TV channel and console simultaneously.
The Netflix effect
The move sees Microsoft’s computer console compete with Netflix in an attempt to drive … Read More
ITV closes pay-per-view online rentals
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorITV is closing its pay-per-view rental service on ITV Player in July this year.
The broadcaster announced last week to its customers that the rental service on its online catch-up service would be scrapped on 31st July 2014 as viewers … Read More
Jack’s back: 24 Live Another Day available to watch online in the UK on 7th May
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorUpdate: 24: Live Another Day is now available to download and own. Find out more here.
Jack’s back. 24: Live Another Day will be available to watch online in the UK on 7th May when the show returns to Sky … Read More
Will Amazon’s Fire TV set top box win the VOD war against Netflix?
April 2, 2014 | David FarnorAmazon has entered the streaming device market today with the unveiling of Fire TV, a set top box that doubles as both a video player and games console.
There is no UK release date yet for Fire TV, but the … Read More
Sky Store introduces buy to keep movie downloads… and DVDs by post?
April 2, 2014 | David FarnorSky Store today launches a buy to keep service that allows customers to download movies as well as renting them.
We reported last month that the broadcaster was planning to add the function to its previously rent-only VOD shop, but … Read More
Wagner Moura and Jose Padilha reunite for Netflix Original series Narcos
April 2, 2014 | David FarnorBrazilÂ’’s top film star Wagner Moura will reunite with his Elite Squad director Jose Padilha to make Narcos, a Netflix Original Series about Pablo Escobar.
The show, which brings the creators of the 2007 Brazilian action and political film back … Read More
Curzon and Birds Eye View announce “Ultra VOD” premiere for In Bloom – on UK VOD before cinema release
April 2, 2014 | David FarnorBirds Eye View and Curzon Home Cinema have announced an “Ultra VOD” UK Premiere for the film In Bloom. Whatever that means.
So, what is “Ultra VOD”? In short, it’s a term someone invented for the release of a film … Read More
VUDU and Rdio apps join Google Chromecast
April 2, 2014 | David FarnorVUDU and Rdio have both joined Google Chromecast.
VUDU is a video streaming app that allows you to watch movies and TV shows. Using Google’s streaming platform, the VOD service will be able to be watched on your TV via … Read More