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Hunt or be hunted: House of Cards Season 2 trailer gets our vote
January 7, 2014 | VOD News“There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted.”
That’s Frank Underwood in the new trailer for House of Cards Season 2, which is released on Netflix UK on Friday 14th February.
It’s a quote that immediately sets the … Read More
Vikings Season 2 invades LOVEFiLM in February, one day after US broadcast
January 7, 2014 | VOD NewsVikings Season 2 is invading LOVEFiLM Instant on Friday 28th February, the day after the US broadcast.
The epic Norse series, which stars Travis Fimmel as notorious warrior Ragnar Lothbrok, premiered in the UK exclusively on LOVEFiLM Instant in 2013. … Read More
House of Cards director’s commentary added exclusively to Netflix UK
January 4, 2014 | VOD NewsNetflix UK have added a director’s commentary to Season One of House of Cards.
The commentary, available exclusively on Netflix, includes directors such as David Fincher (Episodes 1 and 2), Glengarry Glen Ross’ James Foley, Parks and Recreation’s Charles McDougall, … Read More
Derek Season 1 to stream on Netflix UK from Thursday 30th January
January 3, 2014 | VOD NewsSeason 1 of Derek, starring, written, directed and executive-produced by Ricky Gervais, will be released on Netflix UK on Thursday 30th January.
The show premiered on Channel 4 in the UK but was snapped up by Netflix last year. … Read More
Video on-demand makes up 30pc of UK video sales in 2013
January 2, 2014 | VOD NewsVideo on-demand made up almost one-third of UK video sales in 2013, according to new figures.
Digital transactions totalled £618 million in 2013, a surge of 40 per cent, retailers have revealed. That rise significantly boosted the entertainment industry, with … Read More
Happy birthday? Almost 500 titles to be removed from Netflix UK in January 2014
December 31, 2013 | David FarnorOn 9th January 2014, Netflix turns two years old in the UK. The birthday celebrations, though, will be missing some important guests. 475, to be exact.
Research by unofficial Netflix fansite Netflix.maft.co has found that almost 500 titles will be … Read More
Virgin boasts fastest broadband in UK, says Netflix
December 20, 2013 | VOD NewsGood news for Virgin Media customers: you have the fastest broadband in the UK, according to Netflix.
The internet TV provider’s latest sped test shows that Britain’s broadband is accelerating. Indeed, broadband speeds in the UK were at an average … Read More
Despicable Me 2 breaks sales records to become best-selling digital title ever
December 19, 2013 | VOD NewsDespicable Me 2 has broken sales records to become the best-selling digital title ever in its first week.
Universal announced this week that the animated sequel, starring Steve Carrell as super-villain-turned-unwitting-father-of-three Gru, has stormed the home entertainment market, generating $80 … Read More
Netflix documentary The Square trailer and poster released
December 19, 2013 | VOD NewsPhoto credit: Netflix/Noujaim Films
The trailer for the Netflix original documentary The Square has been released.
The film, directed by Jehane Noujaim, is a chronicle of the Egyptian protest movement from the 2011 overthrow of military leader Hosni Mubarak through … Read More
Better Call Saul released exclusively on Netflix in 2014
December 16, 2013 | VOD NewsBetter Call Saul will be released exclusively on Netflix in 2014, shortly after its broadcast in the US.
The Breaking Bad spin-off, starring Bob Odenkirk, will be available to members of the streaming service every week after its airing in … Read More