BBC iPlayer adds new Netflix-like features

BBC iPlayer is continuing its quest to become more like Netflix with a raft of new features launched today.

The Beeb’s catch-up service saw views slide significantly during the spring period, attributing a decline in activity to the competition it … Read More

Netflix releases final Narcos trailer

“With the money… came the violence.”

Netflix has released a new trailer for its original series, Narcos, and the show is starting to look like a seriously addictive substance.

The thriller tells the true story of the US and Colombian … Read More

UK-produced music videos given age ratings

Age ratings will now be displayed on UK-produced music videos on Vevo and YouTube.

“Clear” ratings will be added to videos on the streaming sites that are not suitable for children as part of a voluntary government initiative to … Read More

Students unsure when to pay TV Licence for streaming

Students are unsure whether they need a TV Licence for streaming television, according to a new study.

The report, conducted by TV Licensing, found that the majority of university students cannot tell the difference between what counts as “recorded TV” … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Hit Record on TV

“Ladies and gentlemen, please turn on all recording devices,” announces a polite voice at the start of each episode of HitRecord on TV – a playful instruction that neatly sums up the subversive, all-inclusive philosophy that governs Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new … Read More

Live-streaming service launches for artists

When it comes to online video, “catch-up” and “binge-view” are the two words you hear all the time, but “live-stream” may be the one where the biggest steps are being taken.

As bandwidths have increasing and technology has improved, … Read More

VOD film review: The Salvation

Director: Kristian Levring Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eva Green, Eric Cantona Certificate: 15 Watch The Salvation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play

The Salvation … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 10

Already seen Episode 10? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

When a character calling himself “The Great Red Dragon” appears on the scene to bump the Wendigo off the top spot in Monster of the Week polls, there’s definitely … Read More

Exclusive: Clip from Pressure starring Matthew Goode

Underwater thriller Pressure hits cinemas on Friday 21st August, before swimming onto VOD the following Monday.

The film, directed by Ron Scalpello, sees four deep sea saturation divers become stranded 650ft below the surface of the Indian Ocean after … Read More

UK TV review: Show Me a Hero, Episode 1

Already seen Episode 1? Read on for spoilers.

For those well acquainted with past HBO series or miniseries (co-)written or (co-)produced by David Simon, the opening scene of his newest project, Show Me a Hero, may throw you off guard … Read More