“Revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD on the way

A “revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD is on the way.

Speaking at the C4 Annual report, the broadcaster confirmed its plans for a major update to its video on-demand service. Chief Executive David Abraham said they would be aggregating digital content … Read More

Netflix responsible for more than one-third of North American traffic

Netflix is responsible for more than one-third of North America’s Internet traffic, according to one new report.

The subscription VOD service has already been confirmed as the biggest driver of bandwidth in the US, but a new report from Sandvine, … Read More

Meet Amazon’s first original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video

Amazon has announced its first-ever original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video.

The company has already established itself as the go-to subscription VOD service for children’s entertainment, thanks to its acquisition of everything from ThunderCats to Round the Twist. … Read More

ITV long form video requests climbs 17 per cent

The total number of long form video requests climbed 17 per cent on ITV in the first quarter of 2014.

The broadcaster announced its latest performance figures ahead of its AGM meeting this week, revealing that its online platforms had … Read More

VOD film review: Touchy Feely

Director: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes

When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More

VOD TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 3

“Where is she?” “Kennington. On the Northern Line. The next stop is Waterloo”.

That’s Chloe to Jack Bauer, as 24: Live Another Day continues to run around London. The shocking twist in Episode 3? That they got the Tube map … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2 (Sakizuke)

Art and science. The forensic and the fantastical. Angels and past demons. The eyes of God and the feet of man. It’s all there in the second – much stronger – episode of Hannibal Season 2.

This week opens, … Read More

VOD film review: The Social Network

David Fincher’s take on the founding of Facebook is a gripping drama of petty politics.Read More

VOD film review: American Hustle

A fun cast and colourful characters make this con artist comedy a fun romp.Read More

VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6

Warning: This review contains spoilers.

Sharp-eyed viewers will notice the addition of Braavos to the opening credits for Episode 6 of Game of Thrones Season 4. In fact, the episode opens with Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) pleading … Read More