The long-running investigation into BSkyB's possible monopoly of film services in the UK is over, with the Competition Commission finding that Sky doesn't have an unfair stranglehold on distributing Hollywood blockbuster movies in the UK, thanks in part to the new wave of digital streaming services. Read More >
Featured comment by TrustyDuckling:
"Everything's dodgy about BSkyB, but I think in this case it's likely just down to a painful length of time that it takes them to carry out all these s..." More »
There's some good and some quite remarkably poor news out from Sony today, which has just announced the arrival of Netflix content through its Sony Entertainment Network connected devices. The bad news is, only owners of 2012 BRAVIA models can join in on the TV side. Read More >
Featured comment by o.h.webb:
"My 360 never got the RROD. Been through a few PS3s, they all failed when out of warranty and not a single fuck was given by SONY.
My point still st..." More »
Netflix is being pretty bullish over its UK expansion, citing a record jump in subscriber numbers and saying that, on the movie-front at least, it has Amazon’s LoveFilm beat. Read More >
Featured comment by pieforme:
"I think Lovefilm has improved the service quite a bit. The streaming quality on the PS3 has gone up quite noticeably and the shows are better organise..." More »
Just in case you're not already causing your entire exchange to grind to a halt thanks to all the video streaming you've been up to with Netflix and LoveFilm, there'll soon be another online film rental option available, from US retail giant Walmart. Read More >
Featured comment by Eldwafio:
"Probably a silly question, but isn't a 4th streaming service going to thin the already sparse catalogues down even more? I gather Walmart will be tryi..." More »
It’s about time we got a taste of what Netflix has been cooking-up on its own in the US. The Americans have been enjoying all that fancy new original Netflix content including Lilyhammer for months now, while the UK has been stuck out in the cold. Now we’ll get to see what all the fuss (or lack there of) is about, but only after it’s been broadcast on BBC. What the hell? Read More >
Featured comment by britishchris:
"If they do this to Arrested Development I will NOT be impressed.
Knowing my luck it will also be bought by Sky and shown on Sky Atlantic, which sti..." More »
Got a Windows Phone? Finally, you can now join the your mates on Android and iOS in grabbing the Netflix app for on-the-go streaming from the Marketplace, which will let you get your Fawlty Towers fix wherever you happen to be. Read More >
Featured comment by darkly:
"There's not any way that I know of, but if you check out XDA especially the HD2 WP7 forum, they are side loading all kinds of stuff." More »
Netflix has updated its iOS streaming app, adding in new HD graphics for those rich people who are currently using on of the new iPads to do their film streaming. Also, the company says it has "HD video to follow later" which is quite exciting, depending on how much later "later" is in Netflix's world. Read More >
The arrival of Netflix in the UK and the growth of rival LoveFilm on the film delivery scene could help BSkyB out of its current fix with the Competition Commission, which has asked for more time to consider competitiveness in the UK's broadcasting world thanks to the new streaming upstarts. Read More >
Featured comment by rustybullet:
"Why can they not make everything stream? Why do I still have to wait for a disc to arrive in the post if I want to rent it?
For new releases - you'..." More »
Original TV content is proving popular among the internet set right now, with both Netflix, Hulu and YouTube all betting big on it -- in the States, at least. Now, it looks like Amazon might be jumping aboard the bandwagon. Read More >
Featured comment by lancsDavid:
"probably just another vain corporate 'something for nothing' idea
ie: how to make TV programs for nothing that everyone will watch" More »
Netflix has some great news; it’s tied-up yet more streaming exclusives in the form of Academy Award nominated films from The Weinstein Company including The Artist. Trouble is us Brits aren’t in on the deal, and that’s a problem. Read More >
Featured comment by zim11:
"Well I get to watch the walking dead, Alcatraz and any other cool USA show often weeks and months before the UK for free. Thinks I`m going to pay for ..." More »
I’m starting to like what I’m seeing from Netflix. I’ve wanted to cut all traditional pay-TV subscriptions and go “over-the-top” only for ages, and if Netflix keeps on signing up original content like this I might be able to soon. It’s managed to secure another new TV show, this time from the creator of Weeds. Read More >
Featured comment by Magic Robot:
"Must say, never grabbed me. If you are a real TV/Movie fan, I suppose it's worth it. I'm a radio man, you can enjoy it on the go." More »
As well as its public battle with rival Netflix, Amazon's LoveFilm streaming and delivery service seems to be suffering from internal problems, fueled by news of a second high-level exec leaving the network within a week. Read More >
Featured comment by Calldean:
"I didn't say they wouldn't keep the existing subscribers.
There is nothing new in a big company buying out a little company who is competition to t..." More »
The cheap streaming mini-marvel of a set-top box that our American cousins have been raving about for years is finally available on our shores. It’s shipping right now and has even had the BBC iPlayer bundled in for good measure. Read More >
Featured comment by Jon Partridge:
"If on a budget, I would definitely say the Roku is one of the best boxes to get. Might be a bit better than an AppleTV too ;)" More »
Some users are reporting that their Netflix streaming app gets stuck in an update-crash loop after upgrading to the latest PlayStation 3 firmware. The update rolls in the PSN to SEN changes and finally gives the much maligned browser some love. Read More >
Featured comment by Cortez:
"Not a problem. Netflix in the UK is so shit I quit using it four days into my free trail.
Why would I pay (after the trial) for dozens of episodes..." More »
Telly producer FreemantleMedia has done a deal to bring the dustier parts of its back catalogue to the UK version of Netflix, which will see retro shows like Men Behaving Badly and The Naked Civil Servant appear on the new streaming service. Read More >
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