Amazon Prime takes aim at Netflix with 4k video at no extra cost

Amazon Prime has just delivered an ultra-jab at Netflix by offering Ultra HD video at no extra cost.

4k streaming has been a growing emphasis of Netflix’s plans this year, as they introduced remastered ultra high-definition versions of shows such … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 5

We’ve reached the halfway point of The Knick and it feels like a turning point. After four episodes of heavy exposition, it feels like Steven Soderbergh is finally letting the reins out with his characters – he’s letting their actions … Read More

Confirmed: The Queen is coming to Netflix in epic British series The Crown

Netflix has confirmed that The Crown is coming to Netflix in 2016, with Claire Foy rumoured to be playing the role of The Queen.

The epic is the first UK-produced show on the streaming service and they’ve picked the most … Read More

VOD film review: Being Nice

Director: Andrew Blackburn Cast: Jessica Francis, Alex Warren, Jackie Howe Certificate: TBC Watch Being Nice online in the UK: VHX

Mumblecore goes British in Being Nice, a cute drama about a 20-something finding her way in life.

Jen is … Read More

Top 10 TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer (Thursday 13th November)

The Fall

Season 2 of The Fall starts tonight, with Gillian Anderson reprising her role as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, who’s continuing her increasingly desperate hunt for the serial murderer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan). But if you missed BBC Two’s … Read More

UK TV review: The Strain (Season 1, Episode 9)

How do you follow a claustrophobic hour of tense TV? Expand outwards – and risk undoing all of that suspense. Episode 9 does just that – and, sure enough, the excitement wriggles away like a weird vampiric worm offered a … Read More

Preview: The Newsroom Season 3 available to watch online in the UK tonight

Aaron Sorkin fans rejoice, because The Newsroom Season 3 UK premiere is tonight on Sky Atlantic at 10pm.

The quick-witted and fast-paced drama from the quick-witted and fast-paced creator of The West Wing stars Emmy winner Jeff Daniels and Emily … Read More

Vimeo On Demand webseries review: High Maintenance (Season 2)

Breathe a relaxed sigh: High Maintenance has returned for a second season. The webseries follows a pot dealer on his rounds in Brooklyn. A comedy about weed? It might sound like a dumb stoner show, but cast aside your low … Read More

The future of online advertising? Channel 4 launches first programmatic VOD ads in battle with YouTube

Channel 4 will offer Europe’s first programmatic VOD ads next year.

The announcement, made at Channel 4’s Upfront 2015 event, sees the broadcaster make its first big step into the UK VOD advertising landscape, offering advertisers a digital marketplace to … Read More

VOD film review: Super Mario Bros

Director: Rocky Morton, Anabel Jankel Cast: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper Certificate: PG Watch Super Mario Bros online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play

Nintendo’s only ever venture into … Read More