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VOD film review: Hidden Figures
July 7, 2017 | David FarnorThis wonderfully uplifting true story is irresistibly feel-good.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Blood Feast (1963)
July 7, 2017 | Anton BitelDirector: Herschell Gordon Lewis Cast: William Kerwin, Mal Arnold, Connie Mason, Scott H. Hall Certificate: 18 Watch Blood Feast online in the UK: Shudder UK
Every other weekend, our resident horror obsessive Anton Bitel delves into Shudder’s selection of horrors.
VOD film review: The Impossible
July 7, 2017 | David FarnorJuan Antonio Bayona’s retelling of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is a gruelling, harrowing, moving experience.Read More
Vimeo shelves subscription service plans
July 7, 2017 | VOD NewsVimeo has shelved its plans to launch its own subscription streaming service.
The video site, which has established itself as the go-to hub for filmmakers and creatives looking to share their work with the world, has dipped its toes in … Read More
BBC Three to move to Birmingham in 2018
July 7, 2017 | VOD NewsBBC Three is moving to Birmingham next year, as the corporation looks to place city “at the forefront of innovation”.
The channel, which made the groundbreaking shift from linear TV to being an online channel last year, has made impressive … Read More
Wuaki.tv rebrands as Rakuten TV
July 6, 2017 | VOD NewsWuaki.tv has rebranded as Rakuten TV this month.
The streaming service, based in Barcelona, offers movies to buy and rent to customers. Founded way back in 2007, it was bought up by Japanese giant Rakuten in 2012. Since then, it … Read More
MUBI lines up September cinema release for On Body and Soul
July 6, 2017 | VOD NewsMUBI is lining up a September cinema release for On Body and Soul, its latest festival acquisition.
The movie, which is directed by Ildikó Enyedi (HBO Europe series Terápia), won the Golden Bear at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival – … Read More
Go Binge: Three scraps data charges for streaming
July 6, 2017 | VOD NewsCan’t get enough of Netflix? Already halfway through your next box set? Had to hit pause just to read this article? Then Three has good news for you: the mobile network is scrapping data charges for streaming.
Its new Go … Read More
BBC Taster launches virtual reality app
July 6, 2017 | VOD NewsThe BBC is embracing VR this week, with the launch of a new virtual reality app from BBC Taster.
The corporation has been breaking digital ground for some time, from BBC iPlayer to BBC Three. One of its most exciting … Read More
BBC Three wins Channel of the Year
July 6, 2017 | VOD NewsBBC Three has won Channel of the Year at this year’s Broadcast Digital Awards.
The channel, led by Damian Kavanagh, took the brave decision to switch from old-fashioned linear broadcast 18 months ago to being an online-first service – … Read More