VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
Netflix introduces Profiles
August 1, 2013 | VOD NewsStarting 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
Blackfish swims into Netflix UK waters
July 30, 2013 | VOD NewsGabriel Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish has just been released in UK cinemas – but it’s already swimming into digital waters.
The powerful film, which investigates the death of a trainer at SeaWorld, is a damning indictment of the marine amusement park … Read More
blinkbox offers first episode of TV shows for free
July 26, 2013 | VOD NewsWhat do The Americans, The Wire, True Blood and The Following have in common? You can download the first episode of each of them for free on blinkbox.
The Tesco-owned streaming service announced their “Try TV on us” offer this week, … Read More
Netflix UK to show Breaking Bad Season 5 Part 2 one day after US
July 26, 2013 | David FarnorMonday 12th August, bitches!
Put that date in your diaries. Why? Because that’s when Netflix UK is showing Breaking Bad – just one day after it airs in the US.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Television today announced that the final … Read More
Netflix plans original documentaries (as well as more Arrested Development)
July 24, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix is planning to produce original documentaries and stand-up comedy specials alongside its existing original content.
The streaming video giant has seen huge success with its original programming so far. House of Cards picked up a landmark string of Emmy … Read More
Wuaki VOD service launched in the UK
July 22, 2013 | VOD NewsJust when you thought the UK video on-demand market couldn’t get any more crowded, a new service has been launched: Wuaki.
Owned by Rakuten – aka, the people who own Play.com – it has a unique selling point besides its … Read More
Star Trek Into Darkness hits video on demand before DVD release
July 11, 2013 | VOD NewsUpdate: Star Trek Into Darkness is released in the UK on blinkbox, iTunes, Film 4oD and Virgin Movies on Demand on Monday 2nd September – the same day as its on-disc release. Read our review.
For those who … Read More
Netflix announces Orange Is the New Black Season 2 before we’ve even seen the first one
July 5, 2013 | VOD NewsWell, this is a promising sign. Netflix has announced Orange is the New Black Season 2 – before we’ve even had the first one.
The comedic drama by Weeds creator Jenji Kohan is based on the memoir by Piper Kerman … Read More
Watch: Mila Kunis Make-up Timelapse – Oz the Great and Powerful
June 28, 2013 | VOD NewsIt takes Vince time to get his scales and horns in place every morning before a good day’s devouring of cities and home entertainment – but for Mila Kunis, it took even longer to get her wicked face on for … Read More
“She wasn’t an employee” – new Arbitrage clip
June 26, 2013 | VOD News“She wasn’t an employee…”
That’s Richard Gere to Tim Roth in this new clip from Arbitrage. Nicholas Jarecki’s sleek moral thriller sees Gere’s slippery businessman chased by the police as his corrupt empire gradually crumbles.
It sounds like a serious … Read More















