Video Launches

Broadcaster, Inc. Launches Internet Entertainment Network

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 7, 2006 - 1:06pm.

Los Angeles - Broadcaster, Inc. on Monday announced the launch of its Internet entertainment network, which plans to offer a mix of original, licensed and user-generated content including movies, viral videos, TV shows and online games.

AOL to Launch Test Version of Free Video Portal

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:55pm.

Dulles, Va. - Looking to ramp up its free content in an effort to draw visitors, AOL said on Monday that it will launch a beta version of its new video portal later this week.

Gotuit Media Debuts Broadband Video Portal

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:21pm.

Woburn, Mass. - Gotuit Media, a provider of video-on-demand delivery technology to cable TV and broadband firms, announced that it has launched its own broadband video portal. Gotuit.com utilizes the Massachusetts-based company's search and navigation technology and features music, news, sports and entertainment content from providers including Universal Music, Reuters, the Associated Press and AccuWeather.

AOL Launches Closed Captioning for Online CNN Video

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 20, 2006 - 12:53pm.

Dulles, Va. - Hoping to enhance the multimedia experience for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, AOL said on Thursday that it has begun testing closed captions for streaming news content from CNN. The company said that it plans to make captioned

Sundance Channel to Launch "Green" Programming Block, Website

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 20, 2006 - 12:42pm.

New York - Sundance Channel announced on Thursday plans to launch Sundance Channel Green, a weekly three-hour programming block that will present original series and documentaries "about the earth's ecology and concepts of 'green' living that balance human needs with responsible environmental stewardship." A corresponding "eco-mmunity" section on SundanceChannel.com will allow eco-minded viewers to interact. Sundance also plans to make the new programming available via video-on-demand, download-to-own and wireless platforms. Sundance Channel Green is slated to launch in early 2007.

Local NBC Affiliate, MotionBox Launch Video-Sharing Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 20, 2006 - 12:38pm.

Bala Cynwyd, Pa. - A local NBC affiliate in Pennsylvania announced on Thursday that it has partnered with MotionBox to launch an online video-sharing destination. NBC10.com is reaching out to viewers in Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and Delaware, encouraging them to upload videos and share them with friends, and possibly see them aired during news broadcasts.

CinemaNow Launches Burn-to-DVD Movie Download Feature

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2006 - 12:59pm.

Marina del Rey, Calif. - CinemaNow, an Internet movie download service that raised $20 million in new financing last week, on Wednesday announced the launch of a beta test of a new feature that allows users to burn downloaded movies to DVD.

GoTV Networks, Zingy Launch Mobile Reality Series Featuring Vida Guerra

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 18, 2006 - 12:42pm.

Sherman Oaks, Calif. - GoTV Networks, a developer of original programming for mobile devices, announced on Tuesday that it partnered with mobile entertainment distributor Zingy on a reality series for mobile devices that features Cuban-born model Vida Guerra.

Disney to Include "Blu-Scape" HD Short Docs on Blu-ray DVD Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 17, 2006 - 1:20pm.

Burbank, Calif. - Disney's Buena Vista Home Entertainment announced on Monday that it will release its first four titles on Sony's Blu-ray Disc next-generation DVD format on Sept. 19.

Pump Audio Launches Music Licensing Service for Online Video

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 10, 2006 - 1:13pm.

Hudson Valley, N.Y. - Pump Audio, a provider of licensed independent music for use by TV and advertising producers, on Monday announced the launch of a new Web-based service that lets anyone license music for use in online videos and interactive productions.

TagWorld Adds Live Video Chat to Social Networking Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 10, 2006 - 1:09pm.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Social networking site TagWorld on Monday announced the launch of a live video chat service.

Channelblast to Launch Broadband Entertainment Network

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 1:54pm.

New York - Channelblast announced on Tuesday that it will launch its live, interactive digital broadcast network this week, offering a block of original music, comedy and news commentary programming that will initially air on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

JumpTV Adds Dubai Channels to International TV Streaming Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2006 - 12:50pm.

Dubai - JumpTV, a provider of subscription-based Internet TV channels that broadcast international TV feeds, announced on Monday that it has added three channels from Dubai to its lineup.

Lycos to Launch Internet TV Service Powered by PermissionTV

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:48am.

Waltham, Mass. - Lycos, the Web portal owned by Korea's Daum Communications, announced on Tuesday a partnership with PermissionTV, provider of an Internet TV distribution platform.

IDG Launches Online Reality Series Featuring Online Game Developer

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 16, 2006 - 12:28pm.

Oakland, Calif. - IDG Entertainment, a publisher of magazines such as GamePro and Code Vault, on Friday announced the launch of an unscripted online reality series that will follow a group of volunteer game developers working to create a massively multiplayer online game more popular than Blizzard's "World of Warcraft."

Sony Pictures to Release First 7 Blu-ray Movie Titles Next Week

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 2:12pm.

Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will ship its first slate of seven Blu-ray Disc movie titles to retailers on June 20.

Telkonet Launches Powerline IPTV Service in NYC

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 1:43pm.

Germantown, Md. - Telkonet, a provider of in-building broadband access over existing electrical wiring, said on Tuesday that it has begun testing its NuVisions Internet television (IPTV) service in New York City.

Code.tv Launches Broadband Channel for Affluent Urbanites

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 12, 2006 - 12:33pm.

New York - Internet TV start-up Code Networks on Monday announced the launch of Code.tv, a broadband entertainment channel targeted at affluent urban audiences.

TiVo Launches Free Broadband Video Content from NBA, N.Y. Times

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 7, 2006 - 1:15pm.

Alviso, Calif. - TiVo on Wednesday introduced a new service that allows owners of its digital video recorders to access broadband video content from the Internet on their televisions.

U.K. Newspaper The Times to Launch Internet TV News Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 6, 2006 - 1:56pm.

London - News Corporation-owned U.K. newspaper The Times announced that it will launch an Internet TV news service this week.

Broadcaster, Inc. Launches Internet Entertainment Network

AOL to Launch Test Version of Free Video Portal

Gotuit Media Debuts Broadband Video Portal

AOL Launches Closed Captioning for Online CNN Video

Sundance Channel to Launch "Green" Programming Block, Website

Local NBC Affiliate, MotionBox Launch Video-Sharing Site

CinemaNow Launches Burn-to-DVD Movie Download Feature

GoTV Networks, Zingy Launch Mobile Reality Series Featuring Vida Guerra

Disney to Include "Blu-Scape" HD Short Docs on Blu-ray DVD Titles

Pump Audio Launches Music Licensing Service for Online Video

TagWorld Adds Live Video Chat to Social Networking Site

Channelblast to Launch Broadband Entertainment Network

JumpTV Adds Dubai Channels to International TV Streaming Service

Lycos to Launch Internet TV Service Powered by PermissionTV

IDG Launches Online Reality Series Featuring Online Game Developer

Sony Pictures to Release First 7 Blu-ray Movie Titles Next Week

Telkonet Launches Powerline IPTV Service in NYC

Code.tv Launches Broadband Channel for Affluent Urbanites

TiVo Launches Free Broadband Video Content from NBA, N.Y. Times

U.K. Newspaper The Times to Launch Internet TV News Service

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