Following the Kangaroo blockade, Channel 4 is preparing to launch its new strategy for free online TV catch-up next month. Unlike its 4oD TV download service, the broadcaster’s shows from the last 30 days will appear directly on Channel4.com web pages – in the mould of the BBC iPlayer. This move has not been provoked […]

Online DVD company Netflix has said that one million Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console users have activated Netflix’s movie streaming service in the past three months since the two companies formed a partnership. Netflix said the Xbox LIVE community has watched 1.5 billion minutes of movies and TV episodes through its Watch Instantly video […]

comScore has released data from its Video Metrix service showing that US Internet users viewed a record 14.3 billion online videos during December, representing an increase of 13 per cent versus the previous month. YouTube led the growth charge, accounting for 49 per cent of the incremental gain in videos viewed versus November. In December, […]

From Colin Mann in London The UK's Competition Commission has decided to block the proposed video on demand (VOD) joint venture between the BBC through BBC Worldwide Limited (BBCW), ITV plc (ITV) and Channel Four Television Corporation (C4)—UKVOD, also known as 'Project Kangaroo'. It has concluded that none of the other remedies proposed could remove […]

A deal between CBS and Top UP TV will provide subscribers to the VoD service with drama, comedy and reality shows. Top Up TV customers will initially enjoy eight hours of programmes from CBS Paramount every week, rising to 11 hours a week within months.

A study into the state of Video-on-Demand (VOD) in the UK, from the perspective of the viewer, has revealed that fragmented delivery technologies, confusing rights restrictions and expensive download charges risk driving viewers away from legitimate VOD services. Many viewers are keeping their use of VOD to a minimum, while others are turning to illegal […]

Comcast together with Disney-ABC Domestic Television, has announced the launch of the subscription video on demand service, Disney Family Movies. The service, which showcases classic and contemporary Disney family movies from one of the world's largest film libraries, is now available to Comcast digital customers. Disney Family Movies gives customers unlimited access to approximately 20 […]

From Branislav Pekic in Rome Portugal's Zon Multimedia has launched a Video-On-Demand service, called ZON Videoclube, for the clients of TV Cabo in Lisbon and Porto. The VOD service features hit movies from various genres, with some content also available in high definition. It also includes series, concerts, documentaries, kids titles, as well as a […]

3 UK is adding video-on-demand to its mobile TV offering, offering pay-to-download shows for between £1.29 (E1.37) and £1.99 for a week's access. Shows come from MTV, Comcast and Turner. It's a partnership with Mobix, whose Adrenalin platform is powering the new "3 On Demand" section of the operator's mobile portal. Three's other TV initiatives […]

Lloyds TSB is providing £10.5 million (E11.5m) in debt funding to European DVD and games rental service Lovefilm, designed to repay existing debt and invest in VOD technology. Amazon is Lovefilm's largest shareholder after putting its European and German DVD rental ops in to the business last year. Lovefilm announced record sign-ups over the Christmas […]