VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
The Walking Dead Season 4 poster and synopsis revealed
September 6, 2013 | David FarnorThe Walking Dead Season Four poster has been revealed and – surprise, surprise – it has Andrew Lincoln on it. That could be considered a spoiler for those only just starting to watch The Walking Dead on Amazon Prime, but … Read More
New releases on Netflix UK this week – Friday 30th August
August 30, 2013 | David FarnorA list of the new films and TV episodes that are on Netflix UK as of Friday 30th August.
On the Road
Celeste & Jesse Forever
I, Anna
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Just Go with It
The Moo Man
Cars 2 is most popular kids film for adults on LOVEFiLM Instant
August 29, 2013 | David FarnorDisney’s Cars 2 has been revealed as the most popular kids film watched by adults once the little ones have gone to bed.
That sound you here is us sending all of the UK’s adults to their rooms to think … Read More
Netflix UK hits 1.5 million subscribers
August 23, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix now has 1.5 million subscribers in the UK.
The video on-demand service has stormed the market this year, starting with Kevin Spacey in a high-end remake of House of Cards and finishing with the final episodes of drugged-up drama … Read More
My List: Netflix UK finally adds watchlist function
August 21, 2013 | David FarnorIt’s not the most imaginative title, but My List has been something Netflix UK users have been dreaming of for months: a way to add things to a watchlist for future viewing. Now, it’s finally been added to the streaming … Read More
BFI on VOD: British Film Institute and Samsung team up for Smart TV app
August 16, 2013 | David FarnorThe British Film Institute and Samsung have teamed up to launch a new Smart TV app.
The app, which is part of the BFI’s digital initiative, will feature footage from the BFI’s vast collection of archived content – offering … Read More
Breaking Bad breaks record for viewing figures – and illegal downloads
August 14, 2013 | David FarnorPiracy, bitch! Breaking Bad Season 5 Part 2 broke records this week as it returned to screens around the world. The problem is that not all of them were legal.
Blood Money, Episode 9 of the final season, was broadcast … Read More
Peter Capaldi is the 12th Doctor
August 4, 2013 | David FarnorImage Copyright: Rankin (BBC Pictures)
Peter Capaldi has been officially revealed as the 12th Doctor. The Scottish actor is best known for his role as swearing machine Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It and In the Loop, but has … Read More
Blackfish dives onto VOD and DVD this August
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s Blackfish is diving onto VOD and DVD this August – read our DVD review of Blackfish.
The shocking and moving documentary explores the story of notorious performing killer whale Tilikum, who has taken the lives of several people … Read More
Netflix introduces Profiles
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorStarting today, Netflix members can create a separate “profile” for each member of their household, who will each see a uniquely personalised experience based upon their individual watching habits, their personal favourite programmes and favourite genres, all driven by Netflix … Read More