DVD Rental News & Reviews

Ten Top DVD and Game Rental Tweeters

Which DVD and Game rental sites are worth following?

And who can keep your queue stocked with inspired choices?

Find out in our Twitter top ten.

Who should you follow for DVD rental? Find out here »

Is Lovefilm Any Good?

Lovefilm is leading the way when it comes to the world of online DVD rental. But is Lovefilm any good?

We compare them to their main competitors Blockbuster, Cinema Paradiso and Tesco. The results are surprising!

Is LoveFilm any good? Find out here »

Which DVD rental sites offer Blu Ray rental?

A small handful of UK DVD rental sites are now including Blu Ray rentals. Who offers the largest selection of Blu Ray titles though?

We took a closer look at Blu Ray rental and discovered you'd be mad to ever buy a Blu Ray disc when you can rent them instead!

Find out more on Blu ray rental »

New to Rental: 27th July

New to rent this week: I Love You Phillip Morris, Morris: a Life With Bells on and City Island.

New to Rental: 19th July

A mixed bag of new releases this week: Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang, Chloe and Best in Show.

Twilight's Love Triangle Tops Lovefilm Poll

The best movie love triangles of all time, as voted by Lovefilm users.

New to Rental: 12th July

Bourne-like Iraq thriller 'Green Zone' and Cera comedy 'Youth in Revolt' are new to rental this week.

New to Rental: 5th July

New releases to chill and thrill: Shutter Island, Cargo and The Shining.

Uncertain Future for Blu-ray

Blu-ray looks set to overtake DVD in the next few years but the rise of streaming means its future remains uncertain.

New to Rental: 28th June

This weeks new releases: a free-wheeling feel-good cycling film, a case of The Crazies and a post-9/11 bollywood romance.

Lovefilm Signs Exclusive Warner Bros Deal

Lovefilm have secured a new deal to make Warner Bros films available to its customers online but the DVD rental company still claims Sky has an unfair advantage in the sector.

New to Rental: 21st June

A trio of romances to rent on DVD and blu ray this week including Disney's latest crowd-pleaser.

Father's Day DVDs: Avoid These Gift Gaffes

Avoid a Father's Day faux pas and check out the best of this year's DVD rental gifts.

New to Rental: 15th June

This week's essential new releases to add to your DVD rental queue.

Will 3D Blockbusters Survive in 2D?

As the latest wave of 3D blockbusters are released to rent and dazzle cinema-goers everywhere how will they fare on 2D DVD and Blu-ray?

Lovefilm Call Extra Time

Fancy escaping the football this month? Lovefilm's Extra Time promotion is for you.

Red Dead Redemption to Rent

Lovefilm have partnered with Rockstar games to promote their newest Western-themed release, Red Dead Redemption.

Lovefilm Launches on Samsung TVs

Lovefilm subscribers can now stream films for free on Samsung internet@TV televisions.

DVDs Replace Anaesthetic

A new trial in which patients are shown DVDs to distract them from their operations has proven to be extremely successful.

Virgin Media Launches Online Rentals

Virgin Media has launched an attack on the DVD rental site with a new online film streaming service.

DVD Rental Sites Prepare for Avatar

DVD rental subscribers and those on free trials can now get their mitts on the highest grossing film of all time.

Blu-ray Confuses Millions

High-definition or no-definition? 42% of viewers can't tell the difference. Emily Gorton reveals the details of a new and eye-opening study.

Empire Movie Club Launches

OutNow DVD will be hopping to put the past behind them as they team up with Empire Magazine to create the Empire Movie Club.

Blockbuster UK Shines as US Cousin Struggles

Blockbuster in the US might be sliding towards bankruptcy but it shouldn't worry UK users of the DVD rental service reports Seamus Swords.

Oscars Pack the Pressure onto Online DVD Rental

The Oscars proved a source of queue inspiration for thousands but will DVD rental sites be able to keep up asks, Emily Gorton.

Digital DVD Rental Takes a Dive

The future was looking rosy for online film downloads but, with 2009 figures suggesting that sales might be faltering, only new services will give online streaming a much needed boost, reports Seamus Swords.

Boost for DVD Rental as Cinemas Boycott Burton

UK cinema chains Odeon, Vue and Cineworld are planning to boycott Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland providing a welcome boost for DVD rental companies.

Netflix set to Rival Lovefilm with new Streaming Service

Netflix plans to cross the Atlantic to offer UK consumers a service to rival DVD rental giants Lovefilm reports Neil Hawkins.

Game Renters Decline to 'Just Dance'

As 'Just Dance' holds on to its top-spot on the game sales chart for a second week Emily Gorton wonders whether online game rental will ever start chasing the family-friendly market.

Lovefilm Announce Samsung Streaming Service

Samsung and Lovefilm announce the launch of an online streaming service and rumours are flowing that Sony may follow suit. Could this be the end for DVD rental through the post?

Rental and Box Office Takings Beat DVD Sales

DVDs and Blu-Ray sales have dropped below cinema ticket revenues for the first time since 2002, Helen Storey investigates.

Blu-ray vs. DVD in Christmas Epic

Renting Blu-ray DVDs currently seems more popular than buying them. Will a Christmas campaign move Blu-ray into the mainstream?

Adaptations Dominate 2009's Most Rented DVDs

LoveFilm's 2009 rental statistics reveal that some of the most popular DVDs for Brits were adapted from books. Find out which film bagged the top slot and the TV series we loved.

Universal appeal: dispute leaves DVD renters out in the cold

As Lovefilm and OutNow DVD rental services dispute trading terms consumers are unable to rent new Universal Pictures releases.