It seems another network’s shows just might be ending up on Hulu sometime soon. In fact, Disney is supposedly discussing the move to show their ABC TV shows on the website. However, other Disney-owned shows might make it over as well.
It seems another network’s shows just might be ending up on Hulu sometime soon. In fact, Disney is supposedly discussing the move to show their ABC TV shows on the website. However, other Disney-owned shows might make it over as well.
Expect to see this viral video from LGenius – the “innovation” arm of LG – springing up all around over the next few days. Intended to demonstrate three potential next-gen TV features aimed at making our home entertainment less profanity-filled, less depressing and more family-friendly, it includes what every geek wants to see on their 60-inch plasma: a basket full of kittens.

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Samsung announced this morning that they would be revealing their 2009 HDTV pricing next Tuesday, but they’ve been pipped to the post by HDGuru. No single leak or source collated all these figures – and the line-up is in excess of 45 models – it’s been a labor of research love, together with some technology advice thrown in for good measure.

After confirming back in February that they would be exiting the plasma TV business this year, Pioneer have outlined their release and withdrawal schedule. Pioneer will launch four more Kuro plasma HDTVs from April 1st, but after a combined 3,000 units production will cease.

Sharp just keeps cranking out the TVs! The latest in their AQUOS line is the A-Series. It’s getting its first reveal in Japan and consists of three different HDTVs: the LC-52AE6 at 52-inches, the LC-46AE6 at 46-inches and the LC-40AE6 at 40-inches. But the best thing about them is they’re green.

Okay, so this is pretty much the coolest TV I’ve seen–ever. Two models of the BeoVision 4 HDTV from Bang and Olufsen have already been announced. They measured in at 50 and 65-inches. But this latest HDTV clocks in at a whopping 103-inches. Yes, you read that correctly!

Bang & Olufsen have announced a 40-inch LCD HDTV, the B&O BeoVision 8, complete with Full HD 1080p 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 nits of brightness and 6ms response time. The BeoVision 8 also includes a 100MHz picture engine for smoother fast-moving scenes and compatibility with the company’s BeoLink home integration system.

It’s 54-inches, it’s plasma, it’s just 1-inch thick and it’s got wireless HDMI – are you really all that surprised that the Panasonic Z1 Plasma HDTV is expensive? Early pricing for the Panasonic TC-P54Z1 suggests it’ll cost a cool $5,999.95 when it begins shipping in June.

After rumors on Friday that LG were considering withdrawing from the plasma HDTV business, LG have been quick to quash speculation. According to the company’s press release, LG will not only continue to make plasma sets but are aiming to increase their market share, focusing on 50-inch and larger sets where plasma still ousts LCD and demand is, apparently, higher.

LG are considering withdrawing from the plasma TV business, if costs continue to eclipse waning profits. Vice-president of the company Lee Gyu-hong told Kyodo News that, if LG can’t find a way to bring down development and manufacturing expenses, they are likely to announce their exit-strategy by the end of 2009.
