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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix renews Hemlock Grove for final third season
September 3, 2014 | VOD News
Netflix has renewed Hemlock Grove for a final third season.
The mystery show from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevys novel of the same name has been of mixed quality, dividing fans and naysayers with its blend … Read More
Vimeo On Demand expands content library
September 3, 2014 | VOD NewsVimeo has expanded its content library significantly with a new slate of distribution deals.
Titles such as A Field in England, Cheap Thrills and The Congress have been added to the site’s pay-per-view line-up amid a raft of agreements with … Read More
Netflix adds new private recommendations
September 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Netflix has added a new private recommendations system, which allows you to suggest titles to friends.
Netflix has always kept itself closely linked to Facebook, with the option of posting what you stream to the social network, but the new … Read More
Summer streaming? BBC iPlayer views fall to 19-month low
September 2, 2014 | VOD NewsBBC iPlayer views fell to a 19-month low in July 2014.
There were 231 million requests – including streams and downloads – on the BBC’s VOD service last month, down from 260 million in June 2014 and 273 million in … Read More
iPlayer lines up three exclusive programmes for London Fashion Week
September 2, 2014 | VOD NewsThis September, BBC iPlayer will be strutting out in style for London Fashion Week with a collection of three exclusive programmes.
“London Fashion Week is one of the most high-profile fashion events in the world,” says Victoria Jaye, Head of … Read More
Netflix picks up NBC’s The Blacklist for record amount
September 2, 2014 | VOD NewsNetflix has snapped up The Blacklist for a record amount of money.
The US series follows a wanted FBI fugitive (played by James Spader), who agrees to help the bureau to get rid of certain criminals and terrorists on his … Read More
Prime Instant Video streaming surges as Amazon enjoys original effect
September 1, 2014 | VOD News
Original content is the aim of just about every online video company right now – and Amazon’s latest report makes it easy to see why.
Amazon has increasingly invested in its own titles, as well as exclusive rights to US … Read More
Boardwalk Empire Season 5 available to watch online in the UK from 13th September
September 1, 2014 | VOD News
Boardwalk Empire Season 5 will be available to watch online in the UK legally on Saturday 13th September.
The final season of the series premieres on Sky Atlantic HD at 9pm. Don’t have Sky? The show will also be available … Read More
Is Microsoft working on its own Chromecast device?
August 31, 2014 | VOD News
Microsoft may be working on its own Chromecast device, according to new reports.
An FCC filing, spotted by Windows Phone Daily, revealed a new sketch for an accessory called the “HD-10”. With no charging capacity evident, WPD concludes that the … Read More
Amazon Instant Video will stream 4K in October (to Samsung TVs)
August 30, 2014 | VOD News
Amazon Instant Video will start streaming 4K video to your living room in October 2014… if your living room has a Samsung 4K TV in it.
Amazon has hinted earlier this year that Ultra HD (UHD) was on the cards … Read More
