Sky announces plans for “buy and keep” VOD service

Sky has announced plans for a “buy and keep” VOD service, which will allow users to download titles permanently.

The decision, revealed at the Guardian‘s Changing Media Summit this week, is part of an increasing focus upon digital and on-demand … Read More

Final trailer for Game of Thrones Season 4 lands

“Joy will turn to ashes in your mouth.” That’s Cersei Lannister in the final trailer for Game of Thrones Season 4.

Well, that confirms it: people are going to die. Probably a lot of them. You know, just in case … Read More

VOD film review: The Machine

An electric indie sci-fi that doesn’t let its low budget stop it tackling big ideas.Read More

VOD film review: The Bling Ring

Sofia Coppola’s social critique of celebrity wannabe teens in Hollywood is ironically flashy and fleeting.Read More

Google Chromecast released in the UK for £30

Google Chromecast is released today in the UK. The streaming stick, which plugs into the HDMI port of your telly, turns any old set into a smart television, allowing you to stream content from services such as YouTube and Netflix … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 7 (Chapter 20)

Chapter 20 of House of Cards spends half an hour progressing pragmatically, showing the audience the depths of deception and plethora of pretence that each and every character utilizes to get what they want.

Michael Kelly’s Doug continues being a … Read More

VOD film review: Queen of Versailles

This superb documentary skewers the fragile nature of consumerism and capitalism.Read More

Soaring subscription services drive digital entertainment sales up to 60% of UK market

Digital sales accounted for 60 per cent of the UK home entertainment market in 2013, thanks to soaring demand for subscription services such as Netflix and NOW.

These “access services” include audio platforms, such as Spotify, and in-app purchases from … Read More

BBC’s Sherlock and Doctor Who Season 6 now on Netflix UK and Amazon Prime Instant Video

Sherlock lands on Netflix UK after Season 3’s broadcast on BBC One. Photo: BBC/Hartswood Films

Sherlock Season 1 and 2 and Season 6 of Doctor Who have been added to Netflix UK and Amazon Prime Instant Video today.

The shows … Read More

VOD film review: Avengers Assemble

Joss Whedon assembles the heck out of Marvel’s superheroes with this jaw-dropping blockbuster.Read More