VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
The Devil’s Bargain bags digital release in January 2014
December 5, 2013 | David FarnorThe Devil’s Bargain has bagged itself a digital release date in the UK.
The film, billed as a “full-frontal apocalypse nightmare”, is directed by Drew Cullingham (Black Smoke Rising) and was made on a “shoestring budget”.
Set in 1974 when … Read More
Release date confirmed: House of Cards Season 2 hits Netflix on February 14th 2014
December 4, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed the release date of House of Cards Season 2 as Friday 14th February 2014.
Yes, Frank Underwood is back. Just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Kevin Spacey, Kata Mara and Robin Wright will reprise their starring roles … Read More
Sky Store opens up online movie rentals to public
December 4, 2013 | David FarnorFrom today, the Sky Store is open to everyone in the UK, giving film fans a new pay-per-view movie rental service.
Sky’s movie rental service was previously only available to existing Sky subscribers and owners of a NOW box, but … Read More
Netflix’s first original kids show Turbo FAST hits UK on Christmas Eve
December 4, 2013 | David FarnorTurbo FAST will race onto Netflix UK on Christmas Eve, marking the service’s first ever original kids TV series.
The show, produced by DreamWorks Animation, is part of Netflix’s exclusive deal with the studio, which will see over 300 hours … Read More
HBO deal sees Game of Thrones available to watch on Google Play
December 3, 2013 | David FarnorA new deal between HBO and Google has made Game of Thrones available to watch online on Google Play.
The agreement extends a pact between the two giants from the US to the UK, bringing a range of TV programmes … Read More
BBC iPlayer available on PS4 but not Xbox One from launch
November 29, 2013 | David FarnorIs BBC iPlayer on the Xbox One and the PS4? That’s the question for video on-demand viewers looking to catch up with The Day of the Doctor this weekend on their next generation console. Because while the streaming service is … Read More
4oD app launches on Sky NOW TV box
November 27, 2013 | David FarnorThe NOW Box – the simple little device that turns your TV into a smart TV for less than a tenner – just got even better today with the arrival of 4oD, the popular catch up service from Channel 4.
Lilyhammer Season 2 to stream exclusively on Netflix in December [Trailer]
November 26, 2013 | David FarnorThe second season of Lilyhammer will be shown exclusively on Netflix from Friday 13th December.
The first season of the Norwegian-American series, which stars Steven Van Zandt of The Sopranos fame, premiered on BBC Four in 2012. Created by Anne … Read More
Alan Partridge’s giant neon face lights up Norwich for Christmas
November 22, 2013 | David FarnorAs the old saying goes, it’s not Christmas until Alan Partridge’s giant neon face has been switched on. And in Norwich, 8,000 local residents gathered outside the City Hall last night to observe the ritual turning on of Alan’s electronic … Read More
LOVEFiLM Instant iPhone app launched for first time
November 19, 2013 | David FarnorLOVEFiLM have finally announced a new iPhone app and iPod touch app that allow members to stream films and TV series on the go.
Previous LOVEFiLM apps have allowed subscribers to manage their DVD rental lists, but this is the … Read More