Facebook introduces live video streaming… for VIPs only

Facebook is moving into the live video streaming game with a new service.

Live-streaming has become a major component of the VOD sector. YouTube already streamed events before the launch of Periscope and Meerkat this year, but the latter start-ups … Read More

1 in 3 UK SVOD users watch original shows

Only 1 in 3 SVOD users in the UK watch original shows, according to research by Ofcom.

Netflix has increasingly placed emphasis on its original content in the past year, with series such as Daredevil and Sense8 paving the way … Read More

Raindance Web Fest announces StreaMART digital video event

Raindance is looking for new and emerging online video creators to take part in a new event, StreaMART.

The event, which is supported by Creative Skillset, takes place on the mornings of 25th, 26th and 27th September at the Mayfair … Read More

First look Netflix TV review: Project Mc²

“It’s true. Women do run the world,” quips the boss of NOV8, a female spy organisation, in Netflix’s new live-action series, Project Mc². She’s intelligent. She’s successful. She’s cool. So far, so empowering.

It’s an admirable quality to have in … Read More

Tyke Elephant Outlaw now available to watch online

Tyke Elephant Outlaw is now available to watch online in the UK.

The documentary, which was screened on BBC Four last month, follows the story of Tyke, a baby elephant who was captured from the wild in 1973 and trained … Read More

VOD film review: Good Kill

Director: Andrew Niccol Cast: Ethan Hawke, Bruce Greenwood Certificate: 15 Watch Good Kill online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Make no mistake,” Lieutenant Colonel Johns (Greenwood) tells his new … Read More

Reece Shearsmith joins new season of Doctor Who

The League of Gentlemen are getting back together – sort of.

Reece Shearsmith will reunite with his former Royston Vasey resident Mark Gatiss for an episode of Doctor Who this autumn. Gatiss has long been a force behind the … Read More

YouTube scraps 301+ view counter

Say goodbye to the magic number “301”: YouTube will no longer use it to freeze view counts on its videos.

Views are a crucial part of a video site’s ecosystem, making it clear to viewers which videos are most popular, … Read More

UK TV review: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle

Rude, obnoxious, condescending and, most of all, hilarious.Read More

VOD film review: Duplicity

A fun frolic through the corridors of cosmetic subterfuge, Duplicity is a whimsical and entertaining odd couple caper. Read More