Movies/TV/Online Videos
I wonder how Redbox feels about this announcement? You have to love where Movie Studios are going with this announcement though, it’s showing some outside the box thinking from traditional methods, and I think it’s a win-win. Gives them another advantage over Netflix–no having to drive or wait for your movie, just stream it immediately at the same time. Video […]
Read moreThe movie industry reminds me of when the cool kids in high school started wearing tube socks all the way up, and suddenly everyone followed along–once one company does something unique and then everyone else follows suit, whether it’s a good idea or odd one, like this. DMZ.com “Kingston is very excited to join forces with Paramount Digital Entertainment on […]
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Do you guys remember CinemaNow’s movie offering? How about Funai television sets? Well, hopefully the combination of the two will make them more memorable. CinemaNow was actually one of the first online streaming video sites (there was even an MCE 2005 plugin), but has really lost traction with Netflix. Hopefully this helps them regain a bit. HomeMediaMag “We are […]
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Now here’s a very cool integration with an online service that actually makes sense. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure there’s a purpose for a twitter update on your big screen, but count me on the minority who would prefer seeing these types of reviews for available online streaming movies. Engadget The streaming service is now trying to help […]
Read moreI’m not exactly sure why this is such a "huge" blow to Movie Studios, I think it’s really just the evolution of their content. It’s not like people aren’t buying DVDs now because they’re all pirating them? Instead, they just have so many alternatives to how to view and obtain their content without having to drive to a dreaded Wal-Mart […]
Read moreEngadgetHD came across this article covering Cable Card rollouts, which is pretty insulting given how cable card was supposed to balance everything out for the set top market hustle which MSO’s have. But out of 16.7 MILLION set top boxes, only 443,000 non-MSO-STB cards have been ordered. There’s so many factors I’m sure which have contributed to this number, with […]
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This is pretty cool technology being used to display some big soccer games for folks who can’t get it on TV. Basically bringing you DVR capabilities to online streaming so you can still do work and catch all the game. Crunchgear The company hooked up with Aragón Televisión to develop a new streaming solution for Champions League games. You can […]
Read moreHere’s yet some more news of another major studio jumping right behind the 3D bandwagon. I still have to believe I’m not the only one who would rather watch a movie without any glasses, even if it means I don’t get the 3D effect. Time will tell, but I am surprised at the quick rate in which so many companies […]
Read moreLooks like Blockbuster isn’t giving up without a fight. I think these types of collaboration deals are good for all parties involved, and we’ve seen CinemaNow do a good job in the past with Media Center plugins, so hopefully this will help keep them both afloat. EngadgetHD As a part of its "transformation to a Multi-Channel Brand" Blockbuster continues to […]
Read moreCompetition for Netflix is definitely good, but I agree with the author that it’s all going to come down to the selection. Vudu has some high definition videos but their library has been pretty sparse when compared to Netflix, so let’s see if Epix offers better and for a good value. Audioholics Epix Chief Digital Officer Emil Rensing contended in […]
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