Major Sky TV rival reveals 35 FREE movies including Spider-Man and new Top Gun alongside huge box upgrade

The Sun

2 days ago

A MAJOR streaming service is rivalling Sky TV with the launch of over 35 free blockbuster hits, as well as a huge box upgrade.
The competitor is expanding its entertainment offerings with a host of new films available to watch at no extra cost.
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Sky TV rival makes changes to platform
In addition to the array of new cult films available to stream, the platform has also revealed that it has made improvements to its TV box.
Virgin Media's latest update will make it quicker and easier to find the programmes and movies that you want to watch.
The upgrade will see changes to the search bar feature, in a bid to make it simpler to find exactly what you are looking for.
Now, when you search for a show or film, you will be presented with a series of image results, instead of a text list.
A statement on these improvements read: "Once the results are in, just navigate what you want to watch using the arrow buttons on your remote and press OK once you've selected the tile. It is so simple."
Virgin Media has also assured its viewers that search results will still include live TV options, On Demand content, shows on Catch Up, Box Sets and even content from streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video.
Viewers also don't need to worry about updating their boxes to unlock this new feature - the change will happen automatically.
How to use the new feature
The platform has also provided advice on how to use the search bar effectively.
In addition to typing in your desired watch, you can also hold down the remote's mic button and say the name of the show.
You will then start to see some options appear on the screen as you type or speak.
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If you are not sure of the exact programme you want to watch, you can also search a genre and the Smart Search feature will present the relevant titles.
35 new blockbuster titles announced
As well as this exciting new update, Virgin Media will also be releasing a host of brilliant new titles.
For no extra cost, Virgin users can access an array of blockbuster hits across BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4.
All of the above streaming apps are available to Virgin Media customers who watch on a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box.
While a huge range of films are set to be released, the platform has revealed 35 of the top titles that will be at viewers' fingertips.
Virgin Media told viewers in a recent statement: "You don't need to head out to your local multiplex to find a huge range of films, from blockbusters to indies, from horror to comedy, from Hollywood, the UK and all around the world.
"Whatever your preference, you'll find a movie to enjoy."
Among the titles coming soon are blockbuster hits like Skyfall, Spider-Man, and Top Gun.
Other films to feature are award winning sensations like Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Aftersun.
If you are in the mood for a classic you can also choose from a range of hits, including, The Terminator and Heathers and Pan's Labyrinth.
The full list of the 35 announced new releases
Virgin Media has announced 35 of the top new titles across seven categories, that its streaming service will be soon be providing.
Blockbuster Action:
Avengers: Infinity War
Skyfall
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Top Gun: Maverick
Guardians of the Galaxy
Star-Powered Hits:
Babylon
Gone Girl
The Banshees of Inisherin
The Edge of Seventeen
The Nice Guys
Ghosts and Monsters:
Godzilla v Kong
Halloween
Pan's Labyrinth
You Are Not My Mother
The Thing
Family Favourites:
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Tad The Lost Explorer: Curse Of The Mummy
The Bady Guys
Bill
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Award Winners:
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Triangle of Sadness
Aftersun
Priscilla
Winter's Bone
Under The Radar:
Decisions To Leave
Enys Men
The Raid 2
The Quiet Girl
Final Cut
All-Time Classics:
The Third Man
Deliverance
The Terminator
Heathers
Gosford Park