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Video Distribution

Redbox Confirms Online Video Streaming Subscription Plans, But When & With Who?

Redbox is planning to launch its own online video streaming subscription service. Definitely. But the details, the when and the who...
Dave Parrack
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New Evidence Of Cord-Cutting For Netflix & Hulu, Though Cable Companies Won’t Admit It

We may have entered a new year, but that hasn’t changed the trend for people cutting the cord. And despite the...
Dave Parrack
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The BBC Gets It Right With Doctor Who – Treat Viewers With Respect & Piracy Will Cease

If only all television networks could be as forward-thinking as the BBC. Then again, not all are paid for by an...
Dave Parrack
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TubeMogul Online Video Research: Facebook, Newspapers, Games Consoles Gain Importance

Online video is a huge presence on the Web now, so much so that it’s easy to lose sight of the...
Dave Parrack
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Google CEO Pleads Guilty To Making “A Dumb TV Smart” But Denies That Is A Bad Thing

The television industry is treating Google as the devil thanks to Google TV, with most networks and many video websites blocking...
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Netflix Growth Forecast Suggests Streaming Video Company On The Verge Of Greatness

Netflix is already a huge player in in the video rentals market, but its the streaming side of its business which...
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HD Vudu Movies Come To Boxee, Just In Time For Release Of The Boxee Box In November

Take one software platform which needs hardware to reach viewers, and one new hardware manufacturer that needs as much content as...
Dave Parrack
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Netflix Offering Streaming-Only Subscription Option In U.S. | Network TV Next On Agenda?

As predicted/expected (though not this quickly) Netflix is now offering a streaming-only subscription option in the United States. Is the company...
Dave Parrack
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U.S. Networks Block Web Content On Google TV, Showing Their Short-Sighted Stupidity

As you may have heard, or experienced if you’ve already bought a Google TV device, some of the major U.S. networks...
Dave Parrack
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News Corp. Briefly Blocks Cablevision Viewers From Watching Shows On Hulu and Fox.com

News Corp. used Hulu and Fox.com access to hurt Cablevision customers in its continuing fight over retransmission fees this weekend. Proving...
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New PS3 Video Streaming Options | Netflix Disc-Free 1080p, LoveFilm Movie Player

In the U.S., Netflix on the PS3 is getting a much-demanded and much-needed update to lose the disc requirement and add...
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New Study Shows “Evidence Of Cord Cutting” As Cable Companies Face Online Onslaught

Cord cutting is a real phenomenon, is already happening, and is only going to happen in greater numbers in the years...
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Time Warner CEO Claims Apple’s 99-Cent Shows Would “Jeopardize” Future Of TV

Another day, another big media boss comes out against Apple’s plans to revolutionize online video. And this one really doesn’t look...
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Early Apple TV Reviews Mostly Positive – Can Steve Jobs New Set-Top (Hobby) Box Succeed?

The new Apple TV is here, and early reviews indicate Apple has done a better job with the device this time...
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Ivi TV Sued By ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS And Others – Any Hopes For Fledgling Company?

As expected ivi TV is being sued for its re-streaming online TV service. The range of broadcasters and networks involved in...
Dave Parrack
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Verizon CEO Warns Cable Companies Cord Cutting Is Real Due To Over The Top Video

It seems not everyone involved in the cable business is blind to the reality of online video and the trend for...
Dave Parrack
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Netflix Canada Launches | Streaming-Only Subscriptions To Follow In U.S. and Beyond?

Netflix has made its first foray outside of the United States. OK, so it’s only a short hop north of the...
Dave Parrack
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Ivi TV Launches Pre-Emptive Lawsuit Against The Likes Of NBC, CBS, Disney, Fox and MLB

Ivi TV is either going to change the way the TV industry deals with the online sector or go down in...
Dave Parrack
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Netflix’ Victory Over BlockBuster Shows How The Web Can Triumph Over Bricks And Mortar

With Netflix going from strength to strength while Blockbuster nears death, it’s intriguing to look at how we actually arrived at...
Dave Parrack
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Steve Jobs Unveils New Apple TV | It’s Cheap, Cloud-Based, Built For TV & Movie Streaming

We knew it was coming, and we knew most of the details. But it’s still intriguing to see what Steve Jobs...
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Google Keen To Increase YouTube Video Rentals | Major Hollywood Studios In Talks

Google is reportedly in talks with the major Hollywood movie studios in order to secure content for its video rentals store....
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Watch BBC iPlayer Outside Of The U.K. | Mark Thompson Planning Global iPlayer Coverage

International rights licensing is the bane of the lives of those of us eager to see online video reach its full...
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Apple Wants 99-Cent Shows For iTV, iPad, iPod, & iPhone – Montly Subscription Plan Fails

The good news is that Apple is pushing to secure a 99-cent price for individual episodes of shows for its customers....
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Kevin Rose: Apple iTV Will Change Everything | Don’t Forget Google TV And Games Consoles

These are exciting times for online video, with the combined targets of the living room and mobile devices signaling the start...
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HBO Embraces iPad But Not Netflix, Verizon Bringing Live TV To iPad For FiOS Subscribers

The iPad really is becoming the mobile device of choice for companies looking to spread their wares further afield. And the...
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Watch Channel Five On Facebook | Broadcaster First To Team With Social Network

Facebook is now huge, with 500 million users worldwide. That’s quite an audience just waiting to be tapped into by those...
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MTV Loses Universal Music Videos After Failing To Do A Deal With Vevo | Sony, EMI To Follow?

Like it or not, the major record labels may have finally cottoned on to this whole Web thing. At least when...
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Watch Hulu Outside The U.S. | Hulu Workaround Without Need For Proxy Or VPN

This really hasn’t been a good week for Hulu, although it has been a good week for those people who want...
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PlayOn Brings Hulu, Netflix To iPhone, iPod Touch Using HTML5 App – Bypasses Apple Store

PlayOn has managed to bypass the Apple App Store completely using an HTML5-powered Web app. Which gives access to Hulu, Netflix,...
Dave Parrack
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UFC Sues Justin.TV and Ustream For IP Addresses Of Live Streaming Copyright Pirates

With YouTube and other online video sites playing ball, and file-sharers being stepped on left, right, and center, the attention is...
Dave Parrack
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