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WebsiteReport: MySpace Most Popular Site on the InternetAuthored by Jay Baage on July 11, 2006 - 12:05pm.
 Rupert Murdoch must be very pleased today as MySpace for the first time surpassed Yahoo! Mail as the most visited domain on the Internet in the US. According to new figures from the Research Company Hitwise, MySpace had a market share figure of 4.5% of all US Internet visits for the week ending July 8, an increase in visits of over 4300% over two years and 132% over last year. Note that the flat green line on the graph is Google visits in comparison (!). As of July 11, MySpace reports having over 92 million users.
CinemaNow Internet VOD Site Signs Download-to-Own Deal With FoxAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 4:27am.
Marina del Rey, Calif. - CinemaNow, an Internet video-on-demand service majority owned by Lions Gate Entertainment, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a licensing agreement with Fox Entertainment Group for the rights to offer select movies and TV shows on a download-to-own basis. The deal includes movies from Twentieth Century Fox like "The Ringer" and "Cheaper By The Dozen 2." Also covered are TV programs like "24," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" -- from the company's TV library and current selections airing on its FX, Fuel TV and Speed networks. Permanent film downloads will sell on CinemaNow for between $9.95 and $19.95, while TV shows will cost $1.99 per episode. Marina del Rey, Calif.-based CinemaNow has recently signed similar download-to-own licensing deals with Disney's Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Lionsgate.
Lala.com Launches CD Trading Site That Will Compensate ArtistsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 8, 2006 - 7:01am.
Palo Alto, Calif. - Lala.com, a site that facilitates CD trading between members through the mail, on Thursday announced the official launch of its service. The site claims a catalog of 1.8 million album titles available from its members, who pay Lala.com $1.49 for each CD they receive from another member. Palo Alto, Calif.-based Lala.com said it has established a charitable foundation for musicians -- the Z Foundation -- to which it will voluntarily contribute 20% of its CD trading revenue to compensate artists. The company estimates monthly contributions of between $10,000 and $50,000 to the foundation, which will focus on providing health and dental care to working musicians. To qualify, a musician is defined as any individual who has performed live or on a recorded release in the last year, and whose music-related income accounts for more than half of total income. Lala.com founder Bill Nguyen told Reuters that record labels have had mixed reactions to the service. "One label thought it would help them to know their customers for the first time," Nguyen told Reuters. "But others' view of us is as the devil, more like peer-to-peer services."
New York Public Library Website Adds Free Movie Download ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 8, 2006 - 6:57am.
New York - The New York Public Library has added the ability for its cardholders to download free movies through its eCollection online service, which is powered by technology from OverDrive and also offers music, audiobooks and e-books. The movies may be downloaded to a PC or laptop, and also transferred to certain portable devices. The online video library includes foreign films like "The Bicycle Thief" and Fellini's "8 1/2", documentaries, children's titles, IMAX films and various live performances of stage productions. Cleveland-based OverDrive said in March it is in negotiations with providers such as A&E Home Video to add content to its library movie download service, which is also available from the website of the Denver Public Library.
U.K. Broadcaster Channel 4 to Offer ABC TV Shows on VOD, WebsiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 28, 2006 - 8:56am.
London - U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 announced that it has signed a deal with Disney/ABC's Buena Vista International Television that will bring episodes of "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives" to both its website and video-on-demand system. Channel 4 will offer two seasons of "Lost" in HD and the second season of "Desperate Housewives" on video-on-demand services from cable TV firm ntl/Telewest. The "Lost" episodes will also be available for 24-hour download via Windows Media Player from Channel 4's website. All episodes will cost 99 pence (about $1.25) each.
CNET News.com: YouTube Video-Sharing Site Sees Spike in UsersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 31, 2006 - 7:57am.
San Francisco - CNET News.com on Friday reported on YouTube, the video-sharing site that has seen the number of video streams it serves jump from 3 million a day to 30 million since launching in December 2005. The site, which claimed 4.2 million visitors in February, according to ComScore Networks, features no ads and does not charge users to upload the blend of amateur and semi-professional clips found on the site. YouTube has removed several "Saturday Night Live" clips at NBC's request, and warns users not to post videos for which they don't own the rights. "We've been meeting with almost every TV network, record label and movie studio to talk about ways to partner and help them reach a broader demographic," YouTube spokeswoman Juile Supan told News.com. "Eventually, we're going to introduce extremely relevant ads that will benefit users and won't disrupt the service."
Atom Entertainment Adds Video Uploads, Sharing to AddictingClips SiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 30, 2006 - 9:00am.
San Francisco - Atom Entertainment, a distributor of short films and online games, announced on Thursday a new feature on its AddictingClips video site that lets users upload and share video, animation and Flash games online, including content uploaded directly from mobile phones. AddictingClips will allow users to share content either publicly or privately; the site also offers features found on other video-sharing sites like YouTube, which let users to link to video clips and embed them on outside websites.
Hong Kong Broadband Network Launches Free Movie Download SiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 29, 2006 - 9:40am.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), a provider of broadband Internet access in Hong Kong, announced on Tuesday the launch of a free, legal movie promotional download site for all Hong Kong residents. The site is offering five Chinese films -- "Cocktail," "My Wife is 18," "Heat Team," "Tiramisu" and "Shiver" -- with a catch: there is an 18-minute download limit. HKBN said subscribers to its 100 Mbps service will be able to download a 4GB movie in under 7 minutes, while for subscribers to competing, slower services it will likely take over an hour.
Bankrupt Tower Records Adds Bookstore to WebsiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 28, 2006 - 10:47am.
Sacramento - Bankrupt music and entertainment retail chain Tower Records on Wednesday announced the addition of 500,000 books to its website at Tower.com. "Tower Records stores have always carried a selection of relevant book titles. Our online store features a selection rivaling other large online booksellers," said Tower senior marketing officer Russ Eisenman. "This is a very exciting launch for us and another positive step for Tower as we strive to deliver the best shopping experience for our valued customers." The company added that, since declaring bankruptcy in February 2004, it opened two new stores in 2005 and plans refurbishments for all of its stores in 2006. It also recently worked with Outhink Media to establish the TowerPod podcasting network.
Sun Microsystems Launches Website to Sell Java-based Mobile GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 24, 2006 - 2:41am.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Sun Microsystems on Friday announced the launch of a consumer site that will sell mobile applications based on its Java technology, including a number of mobile games. Mobile.java.com currently offers mobile games including "Cannon Fodder," "Lotus Challenge" and "Sudoku Solver"; the company is also encouraging Java-based game developers to submit titles for distribution on the site.
CBS, Yahoo Partner to Put "60 Minutes" Content OnlineAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2006 - 3:38am.
Santa Monica, Calif. - Yahoo announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with CBS to offer "60 Minutes" video content and news packages to Yahoo's News, Sports and Entertainment sites. Following each Sunday's broadcast, beginning with the launch of the series' 39th season on March 26, Yahoo will offer two news packages featuring unaired "60 Minutes" video footage, complemented by interactive features. CBS and Yahoo previously partnered to stream full episodes of CBS' "Two and a Half Men" and "How I Met Your Mother".
"Jeopardy" to Hold Online Contestant Screening QuizAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 22, 2006 - 4:30am.
Los Angeles - The producers of TV quiz show "Jeopardy" will later this month for the first time allow hopeful contestants to take a preliminary quiz online, which will serve as the first round of testing toward appearing on the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 50-question general knowledge exam will be offered online from March 28-30, with each time zone getting different questions on different days. "Our online testing process allows our many viewers the opportunity to take the test from their very own computer, at home, at the office -- virtually anywhere," Jeopardy executive producer Harry Friedman told THR. About 400 of the 25,000 hopefuls who go through the Jeopardy's screening process appear on the game show each year.
Microsoft Game Studios to Publish First Sigil Games Online TitleAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 22, 2006 - 4:07am.
San Jose, Calif. - Sigil Games Online announced on Wednesday that its first project, a massively multiplayer online PC game called "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes," will be published by Microsoft Game Studios later this year. Carlsbad, Calif.-based Sigil is comprised of developers who worked on titles including "EverQuest II," "Asheron's Call," "City of Heroes" and "The Matrix Online".
GreenCine Adds New DVD Sales to Online Indie Film Rental ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2006 - 7:20am.
San Francisco - GreenCine, an online DVD rental service focused on independent films, announced on Monday that it has added sales of new DVDs to its offering. The DVD store is open to members and non-members. San Francisco-based GreenCine features a library of more than 80,000 titles for online rental, and also offers a video-on-demand service.
Namco Launches ClubNAMCO.com Online Memorabilia StoreAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2006 - 6:41am.
San Jose, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Namco Networks on Monday announced the launch of an online store that will sell exclusive Namco game and character-themed memorabilia, as well as video game ringtones and wallpapers. Items including "Pac-Man" and "Galaga" t-shirts, battery-powered toys and collectible figures are now available for purchase at ClubNAMCO.com.
U.K. Gambling Commission Proposes Online Gambling RegulationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 15, 2006 - 10:11am.
London - The U.K. government's Gambling Commission has issued a draft Code of Practice that would for the first time bring online gambling under the Commission's jurisdiction. The draft Conditions and Codes of Practice, which if approved would go into effect in 2007 as part of a larger U.K. Gambling Act, would compel online gambling sites to constantly inform users of how much time and money they've spent online, as well as keep track of and provide help and information to problem gamblers -- including the ability for them to prohibit themselves from such sites. Gambling sites would also have to apply for licenses from the Commission, carry out random checks to ensure bettors are over 21, and provide filtering technology to parents. "We will monitor all British gambling operators to make sure they comply with our rules," said Gambling Commission chairman Peter Dean. "We have the power to fine or revoke the licenses of those who fail to do so, and to prosecute illegal gambling. We won't hesitate to use these powers if need be."
ArenaNet's "Guild Wars Factions" Online Game to Ship on April 28Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2006 - 2:42am.
Bellevue, Wash. - Game developer ArenaNet and online game publisher NCsoft announced on Friday that they will release "Guild Wars Factions," ArenaNet's sequel to its massively multiplayer online roleplaying game, in stores worldwide on April 28.
Ideazon Ships Custom Keyboard for EA's "The Lord of the Rings" Online GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2006 - 2:40am.
Vaughn, Ontario - Video game accessories manufacturer Ideazon on Friday introduced its custom keyboard designed specifically for use with Electronic Arts' "The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II" PC game released last month. The Canada-based company created a customized version of its $49 Zboard gaming keyboard specifically for the game, which will sell for an additional $19.
AOL to Begin Selling TV Shows, User Videos OnlineAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 6, 2006 - 6:37am.
New York - In a bid to challenge new offerings from Apple's iTunes Store, Yahoo and Google Video, America Online plans to begin selling TV programs and other video content through its website later this year, Reuters reported on Monday. "We've been in discussion for months with every major cable and broadcast network," Kevin Conroy, executive vice president of AOL Media Networks, told Reuters. The service is expected to include both free and pay-per-download programming, as well as a subscription component, and will utilize Microsoft delivery and security technology that enables downloads to portable media players. Before the new service launches, AOL plans later this month to offer nearly 5000 vintage TV shows for free, on a service called In2TV.
IDG Games Coverage to Feature on Co-branded About.com SiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 1, 2006 - 9:10am.
Oakland, Calif. - Publisher IDG Entertainment said on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with consumer information and advice portal About.com, to provide video game-related content from its Games.net on a co-branded website hosted by IDG at About.Games.net. The site will offer descriptions and product images of games, in addition to ratings, reviews and pricing details.
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