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Blockbuster Introduces VOD Set-top Box

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 25, 2008 - 10:44am.

Dallas - Video rental giant Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) on Tuesday introduced its new video-on-demand set-top box, the 2Wire MediaPoint digital media player. The device supports HD video content and can be connected to an HDTV set, but otherwise delivers "DVD-quality" video. At launch, the company is offering the device for free, with the advance rental of 25 on-demand movies -- which runs $99. After the initial rentals, movies will rent through the broadband-connected device starting at $1.99 each.

tags: VOD | TV | Movies | Blockbuster | 2Wire |

DSL Equipment Maker 2Wire Buys Digital Media Software Firm Sugar Media

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2003 - 3:37am.
San Jose, Calif. -- In a move to offer DSL service providers an integrated platform to deliver voice, data and entertainment services, 2Wire, a maker of DSL gateways, said that it will acquire San Francisco-based Sugar Media, a developer of digital media software platforms. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brian Sugar, the founder and CEO of Sugar Media, will become the vice president of media products for 2Wire. Brian Hinman, the CEO and founder of San Jose, Calif.-based 2Wire, said that the deal will help his company take advantage of "a significant market opportunity for broadband-enabled home entertainment platforms."
tags: Software | Digital Media | DSL Equipment | 2Wire | Sugar Media |