Wuaki.tv rebrands as Rakuten TV

Wuaki.tv has rebranded as Rakuten TV this month.

The streaming service, based in Barcelona, offers movies to buy and rent to customers. Founded way back in 2007, it was bought up by Japanese giant Rakuten in 2012. Since then, it … Read More

Wuaki reaches 4 million users across Europe

Wuaki.tv has reached over 4 million users across Europe.

The streaming service, based in Barcelona and owned by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, offers movies to buy and rent to customers in the UK, Spain and more. In a crowded sector, … Read More

Wuaki.tv launches on Roku UK streaming players

Wuaki.tv has launched a channel on Roku UK.

The new app allows consumers to rent or purchase popular TV shows and movies from the online pay-per-view store.

The European streaming service currently has more than 3.3 million registered users … Read More

Wuaki.tv gets its own remote control button

How can you tell when a VOD service is successful? Look at the hardware. Amazon has launched its own Fire TV streaming devices. NOW has done something similar with its branded Roku box. Netflix, meanwhile, is one of many sites … Read More

Wuaki teams with Fusion to boost indie streaming line-up

Wuaki.tv has is teaming up with Fusion Media Sales to bolster its catalogue of indie films available to stream.

The Spanish company, which launched in the UK several years ago, has built up an impressive library of independent titles to … Read More

Wuaki.tv becomes new streaming service for Tesco hudl

Wuaki.tv has become the new official streaming service for Tesco hudl tablets.

The deal between the pay-per-view VOD site and the shopping giant means that the Wuaki.tv app will be pre-installed on all Tesco hudl devices.

Tesco’s tablet has fast … Read More

Wuaki.tv boosts indie line-up with new Icon deal

Wuaki.tv has signed a new deal with Icon Film Distribution to add more indie movies to its line-up.

The pay-per-view streaming site has stepped up its independent offerings in the past year, signing an agreement with Arrow for its arthouse … Read More

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken brings first digital SuperTicket to UK cinemas

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken hits UK cinemas this week, offering those who see the film on the big screen a free digital copy to watch on the small screen.

The distribution model, known as a “SuperTicket”, has proven popular in the … Read More

Wuaki.tv continues European expansion with Italy launch

Much has been made of Netflix’s launch in Australia, as well as its potential plans for China, but at the same time, another VOD service has been quietly growing: Wuaki.tv.

The pay-per-view site, which began in Spain before launching in … Read More

Cuzon World joins Wuaki.tv streaming catalogue

Curzon World has signed a new deal with Wuaki.tv.

The agreement will see the UK indie and art house distributor’s titles added to the VOD service’s streaming line-up. Curzon World’s rights include three istribution labels – Curzon Film World Releasing, … Read More