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News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Charlie Cox confirmed as Daredevil for Marvel’s Netflix series
May 28, 2014 | VOD NewsMarvel 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 | VOD NewsExtant 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 | VOD NewsHemlock 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 | VOD NewsThe 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 | VOD NewsHarlock: 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 | VOD NewsThe 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 | VOD NewsNetflix 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 | VOD NewsWe 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
Hemlock Grove Season 2 artwork released
May 20, 2014 | VOD NewsNew artwork for Hemlock Grove Season 2 has been released.
Eli Roth’s show, which was one of Netflix’s first original series, returns for a second run of 10 episodes in July.
The supernatural thriller explores the strange happenings in … Read More
Over half of viewers say new BBC iPlayer is better
May 20, 2014 | VOD NewsOver half of UK viewers say the new BBC iPlayer is better, according to a study by the Beeb.
The updated version of the broadcaster’s flagship video on-demand platform became official this month, following broadly positive feedback from users. Indeed, … Read More















