Survey: What’s the deal with piracy?

Game of Thrones is the most pirated TV programme of all time, according to TorrentFreak.

Episode 1 of Season 4 was downloaded by 1.5 million people around the world within 24 hours of it being broadcast. According to the site, … Read More

Straight to VOD Thursday: In Your Eyes film review

Director: Joss Whedon Cast: Zoe Kazan Certificate: PG Watch In Your Eyes online in the UK: Netflix UK / Vimeo

From direct-to-iTunes indies to bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available on VOD in the UK. This week, … Read More

Mitch Hurwitz signs multi-year deal with Netflix

Mitch Hurwitz has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to work as a writer and producer on several shows.

The deal between the Arrested Development creator and streaming service will see him create a new, original series, reports Deadline, as … Read More

#WatchOnSky: Sky launches new Twitter TV tool

Sky has started to trial #WatchOnSky, a brand new tool that lets viewers watch TV shows by clicking on tweets.

We have written at length on the relationship between Twitter and TV, which are becoming increasingly intertwined thanks to viewers’ … Read More

TalkTalk teams up with FilmFlex to offer more movies on demand

TalkTalk has today announced a deal with FilmFlex Movies Ltd to bring its customers hundreds more movies on demand, with even more new releases available to rent on the same day as DVD.

The multi-year deal kicks off with immediate … Read More

450 years on: Shakespeare in the on-demand age

To update or not to update? That’s the question facing people when they choose to take on a Shakespeare play. The Bard turns 450 years old today and that question seems more relevant than ever.

The idea of updating … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Wild Bill

Dexter Fletcher’s East London Western is a mature, moving and superbly performed gem.Read More

VOD film review: The Island President

This urgent documentary brings home the high personal stakes of failing to tackle climate change.Read More

VOD film review: Moon Man

The sedate, surreal adaptation of Tomi Ungerer’s picture book is a gently dazzling watch.
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Netflix plans price rise for new subscribers as global membership grows

Netflix is planning to raise prices for new subscribers in the next three months.

The Internet TV service confirmed its plans as part of its latest quarterly financial report. Netflix has already tried out increasing membership fees in Ireland: in … Read More