Is this the year that Amazon beats Netflix?

Let’s face it. In the world of video on-demand, Amazon has always been second to Netflix. In terms of users, in terms of content, in terms of media coverage. And, most importantly, in terms of perception.

At the start of … Read More

Raindance Web Fest announces British Independent Series Awards winners

Raindance Web Fest, the UK’s only dedicated web series festival, ended last night with the announcement of its prize winners. Dubbed the British Independent Series Awards (BISA) – to go with the BIFAs – the ceremony, which was hosted by … Read More

VOD film review: Paranorman

This wonderfully dark horror comedy has heart, scares and spectacle for kids and adult alike.Read More

VOD film review: Sound of My Voice

Director: Zal Batmanglij Cast: Brit Marling, Lorna Michaelson, Christopher Denham Certificate: 15 Watch Sound of My Voice online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Somewhere in the valley, there is … Read More

iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)

Turn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.

If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.

Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More

14 things we learned from London Web Fest 2014 about commissioning online video

Raindance’s Web Fest hit London’s West End again this weekend, offering its second line-up of screenings of new and upcoming shows plus a whole range of panels discussing how to make web series and providing tips on everything from distribution … Read More

Netflix UK vs Amazon Prime Instant Video (formerly LOVEFiLM) – 2014

Which is better, Netflix UK or Amazon Prime Instant Video? It’s a question VODzilla.co asks itself every day while deciding what to stream online.

Our searchable directory lets you see what’s on Netflix UK vs what’s on Amazon Prime Instant … Read More

VOD film review: 300: Rise of an Empire

A solid, enjoyable epic that should have spent a little longer doing core work.Read More

VOD TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 6 (The Caretaker)

“Crocodopolis,” The Doctor suggests to Clara as their next destination. “They worship a giant crocodile there, so that’s a useful coincidence.” Here’s another – The Doctor has hung around this particular London neighbourhood four times now on-screen, and each time … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Human Capital

Director: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Rich people, eh? … Read More