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AOL in Deal to Provide Video Content to Intel Viiv-based PCs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 18, 2006 - 1:23pm.

Dulles, Va. - AOL said on Monday that it partnered with chipmaker Intel to launch the AOL Video service for Intel Viiv-based PCs, allowing AOL's library of movies, TV shows, music videos and other content to stream from Viiv PCs to a television. PCs featuring Intel Viiv technology will also have access to AOL Radio, AOL Pictures and AOL Music Now. Separately, AOL announced the launch of a program that will provide outside developers and video content owners with open access to its video search engine. The move will allow developers to build video search-driven applications that access AOL's index of videos from across the web. Video content owners also will be able to submit feeds to AOL's index.

Video-sharing Service Motionbox Raises $4.2 Million in First Round

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 6, 2006 - 5:30pm.

New York - Video-sharing service Motionbox announced on Wednesday that it has raised $4.2 million in its first round of venture capital financing. Investors participating in the round included Canaan Partners, SAS Investors and Japan's Itochu Corporation. New York-based Motionbox says its service makes it easier for less tech-savvy users to upload and share their personal videos online. The funds will be used for further product development and marketing efforts.

Fox Syndicates "Arrested Development" to MSN, HDNet, G4

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 26, 2006 - 5:44pm.

Los Angeles - Fox Entertainment Group announced on Wednesday that it plans to syndicate all three seasons of its Emmy Award-winning comedy series "Arrested Development" online, as well as on pay-TV via HDNet and G4.

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Mobile Video Developer SmartVideo Raises $9 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 18, 2006 - 12:55pm.

Atlanta - SmartVideo Technologies, a developer of mobile video delivery technology, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $9 million through a private placement of its shares.

TVLand.com to Add Full-length Streaming of Vintage TV Shows

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 14, 2006 - 11:59am.

Pasadena, Calif. - Viacom's MTV Networks said this week that its TV Land cable TV network will launch a range of new vintage TV programming on its website next month.

Terra Networks to Distribute Jump TV International Television Feeds

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 14, 2006 - 11:19am.

New York - Jump TV, an Internet TV service that offers international news and programming feeds, said on Friday that it has signed an agreement with Latin American portal Terra Networks, to distribute its programming to Terra customers in 17 countries.

Internet Video-on-Demand Service CinemaNow Raises $20.3 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 13, 2006 - 2:55pm.

Marina del Rey, Calif. - CinemaNow, an Internet video-on-demand service, announced on Thursday that it has raised $20.3 million in its Series E financing round. New investors EchoStar Communications -- operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service -- and Index Holdings led the investment round; previous investors Transcosmos, Cisco Systems, Lionsgate and Menlo Ventures also participated.

LodgeNet to Provide Interactive TV Services to Hyatt Place Properties

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 12, 2006 - 12:35pm.

Sioux Falls, S.D. - LodgeNet, a provider of broadband and interactive TV services to hotels, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Global Hyatt to provide interactive TV and HDTV services for the hotelier's new premium brand, Hyatt Place.

Video-Sharing Site GUBA to Offer Sony Feature Films for Download

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2006 - 3:42pm.

San Francisco - Video-sharing site GUBA announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to distribute more than 100 feature-length films from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on its premium online video service.

Broadband TV Service ION Media Signs Sony Pictures Television

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 7, 2006 - 12:57pm.

West Palm Beach, Fla. - ION Media Networks and Sony Pictures Television announced this week a programming agreement that provides ION with the rights to broadcast dozens of classic television series and a large selection of films from the Sony library on its broadband "i television network."

Sundance Channel to Sell Movies, TV Episodes on Google Video

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 6, 2006 - 4:25pm.

Los Angeles - The Sundance Channel has partnered with Google Video to make a selection of its library of independent films and original series available for purchase or rental through the online video service, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

NBC, Video-Sharing Site YouTube in Promotional Partnership

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:38pm.

Burbank, Calif. - NBC announced on Tuesday that it will promote its fall television line-up on the YouTube video-sharing site, which attracted 20 million users during the month of May.

Warner Bros. to Sell Movies, TV Shows on GUBA Video-Sharing Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:32pm.

San Francisco - GUBA, an online video archive, announced on Tuesday the launch of a new video service featuring content from Warner Bros. Entertainment.

Verizon Adds International Music Feed Network to FiOS TV Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 1:52pm.

New York - Verizon announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to offer IMF: The International Music Feed Network on its FiOS TV Internet-based TV service.

Blinkx Adds U.K. National Archives Videos to Web Index

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2006 - 12:56pm.

San Francisco - Blinkx, a searchable index of 4 million hours of Web video, announced on Monday an agreement to add public information films from the U.K.'s National Archives.

LodgeNet, Magnolia Pictures Team to Distribute DVDs Through Hotel TVs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2006 - 12:42pm.

Sioux Falls, S.D. - LodgeNet, a provider of broadband and in-room interactive entertainment services to hotels, announced on Friday a partnership with Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner's Magnolia Pictures, to allow guests to purchase promotional-price DVD movie titles through their hotel TV for delivery to a home address.

Archer Inks 30-Year Deal to Oversee Digital Cinema Conversion in China

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2006 - 4:43pm.

Los Angeles - Archer Entertainment Media Communications, a provider of digital cinema production and distribution services, announced on Thursday that it has signed a 30-year digital cinema deployment agreement with China Film Group, the country's official film production and exhibition entity.

AOL to Partner With DIC Entertainment on Saturday Morning TV

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2006 - 2:09pm.

Dulles, Va. - Expanding its online presence to television, said that its online kids service, KOL, has partnered with global brand management company DIC Entertainment to co-produce a new Saturday morning branded programming block, "KOL's Saturday Morning Secret Slumber Party on CBS."

TVHead, HIT Entertainment to Develop Interactive TV Games for Kids

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2006 - 1:30pm.

New York - TVHead, a provider of interactive TV games, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with preschool entertainment producer HIT Entertainment to develop interactive TV games featuring Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder and Angelina Ballerina.

LodgeNet, Panasonic to Install HDTVs in Hotel Guest Rooms

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:45am.

Sioux Falls, S.D. - LodgeNet Entertainment, a provider of in-room broadband and interactive entertainment in over 1 million hotel rooms, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company to integrate Panasonic plasma displays into LodgeNet's HDTV platform.

AOL in Deal to Provide Video Content to Intel Viiv-based PCs

Video-sharing Service Motionbox Raises $4.2 Million in First Round

Fox Syndicates "Arrested Development" to MSN, HDNet, G4

Mobile Video Developer SmartVideo Raises $9 Million

TVLand.com to Add Full-length Streaming of Vintage TV Shows

Terra Networks to Distribute Jump TV International Television Feeds

Internet Video-on-Demand Service CinemaNow Raises $20.3 Million

LodgeNet to Provide Interactive TV Services to Hyatt Place Properties

Video-Sharing Site GUBA to Offer Sony Feature Films for Download

Broadband TV Service ION Media Signs Sony Pictures Television

Sundance Channel to Sell Movies, TV Episodes on Google Video

NBC, Video-Sharing Site YouTube in Promotional Partnership

Warner Bros. to Sell Movies, TV Shows on GUBA Video-Sharing Site

Verizon Adds International Music Feed Network to FiOS TV Service

Blinkx Adds U.K. National Archives Videos to Web Index

LodgeNet, Magnolia Pictures Team to Distribute DVDs Through Hotel TVs

Archer Inks 30-Year Deal to Oversee Digital Cinema Conversion in China

AOL to Partner With DIC Entertainment on Saturday Morning TV

TVHead, HIT Entertainment to Develop Interactive TV Games for Kids

LodgeNet, Panasonic to Install HDTVs in Hotel Guest Rooms

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