movies
LOVEFiLM movie streaming overtakes physical DVDs for first time
Here’s another sign that physical discs are on the way out. LOVEFiLM has revealed that for the first time ever, its members streamed more digital movie and TV content over the internet than rented…
BBC ready to fight iTunes with cheaper TV show downloads
The BBC is planning to fight iTunes at its own game by making its massive catalogue of old and new TV shows available to download at cheaper prices. Negotiations are underway with producers to get the…
Apple adding movie streaming to iCloud
iCloud has only just launched as part of iOS 5 but Apple may already be trying to extend its functionality by adding movie streaming. The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times are both reporting…
Sony Pictures aims for Steve Jobs biopic
Sony Pictures is said to be close to obtaining the rights to a biopic of Apple founder Steve Jobs. The film will be based on the official biography, the imaginatively titled “Steve Jobs” by Walter…
Where will 3D go next?
Having been making false starts for longer than most of us have been alive, there’s no question that 3D – finally – has made it.There are just too many products already out there, the big AV…
Virgin begins movie streaming service
Virgin Media has launched a new online movie streaming service. Called Virgin Media Online Movies, the site is offering a selection of new releases and older films to choose to be streamed to watch…
First ever 3D Blu-ray disc announced
Animated lark Monsters vs Aliens has officially taken the title of the world’s first 3D Blu-ray title. ...
When movie gadgets go real (part 2)...
We tantalised your taste buds with the first half of our movie tech gone real feature on Monday, and here’s the rest of it: You want the real-life equivalent of hover boards, sub-aqua cars and…
When movie gadgets go real (part 1)...
Inspired by the recent Star Trek Edition Nokia 5800, we took it upon ourselves to look at tech in the movies and their real-life equivalents. From robot suits and laser watches to space tourism and…
Jason and Suzi's SFX movies
Jason and Suzi went all George Lucas on us in this week’s challenge – to see who can make the best special effect movie. ...
Memorex brings Blu-ray to the masses
Entering the battle of the Blu-ray players, Memorex has come in with a killer blow, dropping a price bomb on its opponents in the shape of the MVBD-2510. What do we mean? Well, this Hi-Def player is…
