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Netflix goes Dutch

Netflix has confirmed it will expand into the Netherlands later this year. Subscribers will be able to stream Hollywood fare, local TV series and Netflix originals like “House of Cards” and “Arrested Development” on TVs, game consoles, computers and mobile devices. Netflix says it currently has more than 36 million members in 40 countries watching […]

June 19, 2013

Chernin, Comcast and WPP back Fullscreen

Online video company Fullscreen – the premier global YouTube network for creators and brands – has closed a round of Series A funding. The round was led by The Chernin Group along with Comcast Ventures and WPP. “Fullscreen’s mission is to empower a new generation of video creators to reach online audiences on a global […]

June 19, 2013

Netflix, Dreamworks original programming deal

Video streaming service Netflix will increase its original programming slate through a new, multi-year deal with DreamWorks – the maker of movies such as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda. DreamWorks is looking to expand its television production and distribution worldwide through this deal that has 300 hours of new programming. The agreement, Netflix’s largest for […]

June 17, 2013

LOVEFiLM adds Disney Movies on Demand

Amazon’s LOVEFiLM has confirmed the launch of Disney Movies on Demand on LOVEFiLM Instant, bringing hours of entertainment and much-loved Disney titles to the streaming service. LOVEFiLM members can watch titles from the Disney Movies on Demand collection for no extra cost as part of their existing subscription. Titles new to LOVEFiLM and available from […]

June 17, 2013

NBCU enters UK SVoD market

NBCUniversal is joining a crowded sector for online movie entertainment by offering its bespoke feature film subscription VoD service PictureBox Films direct to consumers in the UK and Ireland following a radical redesign and major rebrand of the site. The service will compete against players such as Netflix, Amazon-backed LOVEFiLM, KnowHow Movies, supermarket groups such […]

June 14, 2013From Colin Mann

Low-cost SvoD for Spain

Spanish company N-Screens is launching its first SVoD channels -K-now, Distanciatv and Encopatv- for a monthly subscription of €2.99 for the whole package, under promotion for free until September. Subscribers will be able to watch the channels through any device connected to the Internet. K-now is dedicated to economy with financial news and analysis about […]

June 14, 2013From David Del Valle in Madrid

ITV launches subscription ad-free ITV Player

ITV has launched a new version of the ITV Player app for Apple devices, making ITV the first commercial broadcaster to give mobile viewers the option to watch catch-up content without ads. The new app for introduces a premium upgrade, which allows viewers to watch the last thirty days of ITV’s catch up content across […]

June 12, 2013

Game of Thrones on blinkbox before DVD

The third season of Game of Thrones will be available to stream through Tesco’s blinkbox service from July 15th – months ahead of its release on DVD and Blu-ray. blinkbox will also offer season 3 episodes in high-definition – marking the first time the service has offered a HD stream. Users can buy the series […]

June 11, 2013By Nik Roseveare

Tappp into Bollywood

Tappp, the prepaid consumer market place of Singapore-based Swissclear Global, has launched a new way to access Bollywood entertainment. Removing the need to commit to subscription plans and credit cards, Tappp gives fans immediate access to more than 4,000 Hindi and Tamil movies, which can be viewed anywhere, anytime, on any device. This follows the […]

June 10, 2013

Redbox Instant by Verizon on Google TV

Google has confirmed that online entertainment service Redbox Instant by Verizon can now be accessed via a newly-launched Redbox Instant by Verizon app for Google TV. In a guest contribution to the Google TV blog, Brad Bowers, Senior Product Manager TV Applications for Redbox Instant by Verizon shared how consumers could enjoy movies in their […]

June 6, 2013By Colin Mann