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TVSling Media Founder Backs Web TV Index ClickerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 5, 2009 - 8:40am.
Los Angeles - Clicker, an index of TV shows and other video
available online, has received an investment from Sling Media founder and
former CEO Blake Krikorian, who has also taken a seat on the company's board.
Advertisement: NewTeeVee Live 2 Weeks Away! Explore the $86B TV Market as It Moves Online!Authored by Jay Baage on November 4, 2009 - 1:23pm.
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Conference Hulu Provides Schedule of Upcoming TV Episode ReleasesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 10:31am.
Los Angeles
- Hulu, the online video joint venture between News Corp. (NYSE: NWS), NBC Universal (NYSE: GE) and
Disney (NYSE: DIS), has launched a new feature that will let users know when new episodes
of TV shows are scheduled to become available on the site. The new Coming Soon
feature will offer a weekly schedule of when shows from ABC, NBC ad Fox are
slated to go live on Hulu after their broadcast premieres.
Best Buy to Launch CinemaNow-Powered Download ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 9:20am.
Minneapolis,
Minn. - Electronics and media
retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) announced on Tuesday that it will launch its own branded,
on-demand movie and entertainment service, powered by Sonic Solutions' Roxio
CinemaNow.
Out-of-Home Digital Network Zoom Buys Gym Screen MediaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 7:09am.
London
- Zoom Media, the U.K.-based provider of a digital out-of-home programming and
advertising network in health and fitness venues, announced on Tuesday that it
has acquired rival Gym Screen Media.
Report: Apple Pitching Networks $30 iTunes TV SubscriptionsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2009 - 7:59am.
New York
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) has been pitching TV networks a plan to offer an iTunes-based TV
subscription service that would cost about $30 a month, All Things D reported,
citing multiple unnamed sources.
Report: Comcast Closer to NBC Universal DealAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2009 - 7:50am.
 New York - Comcast (NASD: CMCSA) is closer to a deal with General Electric (NYSE: GE)
to take over control of its NBC Universal unit, after meetings last week
concluded with a tentative agreement on the main points, The New York Times
reported, citing people briefed on the talks. Under the proposed deal, Comcast
would contribute "several billions of dollars in cash and its own stable
of cable networks," and receive a 51% stake of NBC Universal.
tags: Deals | Video | TV | Movies | Comcast | Acquisitions | NBC Universal | News Corp. | Vivendi | GE |
NBA Releases Live Mobile Video Streaming ApplicationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 29, 2009 - 9:34am.
Los Angeles
- The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a new live mobile
video application, for platforms including Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone and the Google (NASD: GOOG)
Android Marketplace, which will cost $40 per year.
tags: Mobile | Sports | Video | TV | Apple | NBA | BlackBerry | iPhone | Research In Motion | Google Android |
Report: Netflix Streaming Also Coming to Nintendo WiiAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 29, 2009 - 8:33am.
New York
- Netflix (NASD: NFLX) will make its on-demand streaming of movies and TV episodes available
on the Nintendo Wii, joining the recent addition of Sony's (NYSE: SNE) PlayStation 3 and
previous exclusive streaming partner, Microsoft's (NASD: MSFT) Xbox 360, according to
StreamingMedia.com analyst Dan Rayburn.
Sweden's Voddler Introduces Video-on-Demand SiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2009 - 11:49am.
Stockholm, Sweden - Voddler on Wednesday debuted its online
video-on-demand service in Sweden,
which features movies, TV episodes and music from partners including Paramount and Disney,
Variety reported. The service, which is expected to launch across all Nordic
countries in a year's time, is also reportedly close to signing a deal with
Sony Pictures.
Roku Offers New HD Set-tops; Cuts Price of Base Model to $79Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2009 - 12:17pm.
Saratoga,
Calif. - Roku, a maker of
Internet-connected set-top boxes, on Tuesday introduced two new HD-capable models,
and new pricing for its standard model. The $99 Roku HD player and $129 Roku
HD-XR support HD-quality video and audio, while the standard model Roku SD
player will now sell for $79.The devices can deliver content directly from
partners including Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and MLB.TV.
Is It A Good Idea For Hulu To Charge People Money For Access To Content?Authored by Jay Baage on October 26, 2009 - 8:23pm.
Bruce Lee Enterprises Debuts Website; Seeks License DealsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2009 - 12:16pm.
Los Angeles
- After reacquiring merchandising rights from Universal Studios, Shannon Lee,
the daughter of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises
and LeeWay Media has launched a new website and is engaged in licensing name
and likeness rights, and creating original film and television productions. Projects
in development include a Chinese-language biopic; an animation project with
Waddell Media and Flickerpix; a CG action film; and a Broadway musical.
Netflix to Enable Movie, TV Streaming to PlayStation 3Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2009 - 10:54am.
Los Gatos,
Calif. - Online DVD rental
service Netflix (NASD: NFLX) announced on Monday that it will extend its on-demand movie and
TV episode streaming service to Sony's (NYSE: SNE) PlayStation 3 game console platform, expanding
beyond a previously exclusive deal with Microsoft's Xbox 360.
Watercooler Lands $5.5 Million for Fan Sites, Social GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2009 - 6:06am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Watercooler, a developer
of fan communities and social games that claims 26 million users, announced on
Monday that it has raised $5.5 million in its second round of funding, led by
U.K. online gambling firm Betfair.
tags: Games | Deals | Sports | VC | Social Networking | Fantasy Sports | TV | Betfair | Canaan Partners | Watercooler |
WSJ: Disney Working on 'Keychest' Digital Distribution SchemeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2009 - 7:32am.
 New York
- Disney (NYSE: DIS) is working on a multi-platform retail scheme, code-named Keychest,
that would enable consumers to pay a single price for permanent access to a
movie or TV show that could be viewed across on-demand pay-TV, Web and mobile
devices, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company has reportedly been
demonstrating Keychest to other studios and interested parties, and plans to
introduce the technology next month.
News Corp. Exec: Hulu to Start Charging for AccessAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2009 - 11:51am.
New York
- Hulu, the online video joint venture between News Corp. (NYSE: NWS), NBC Universal (NYSE: GE) and
Disney (NYSE: DIS), plans to begin charging users for some content, possibly as early as
next year, according to remarks from News Corp. president and COO Chase Carey,
the Associated Press reported.
Nickelodeon Buys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for $60MAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 21, 2009 - 8:20am.
New York
- Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) Nickelodeon children's TV network announced on Wednesday that it has
acquired the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) franchise from creators The
Mirage Group for $60 million.
tags: Deals | TV | Paramount Pictures | Movies | Acquisitions | Nickelodeon | Viacom | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | The Mirage Group |
Would You Watch A 'Balloon Boy' Family Reality Show?Authored by Jay Baage on October 20, 2009 - 8:58am.
PlayNetwork to Acquire In-Store TV Network Channel MAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 20, 2009 - 7:15am.
Redmond,
Wash. - PlayNetwork, a producer
of branded music, messaging, video, entertainment promotions and event media, announced
on Tuesday that it will acquire Channel M, a producer of customized in-store TV
networks.
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