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Blockbuster might close up shop; online rentals may be to blame

, Apr 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

I love Netflix as much as the next gal, but it seems these online video rental and streaming services are really knocking a dent in the brick and mortar rental industry. It's so bad that Blockbuster is fairly positive they won't be able to stay in business anymore. Read The Full Story

Netflix Updates hit Facebook

, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [2]

What isn't on Facebook these days? Well, it looks like now you can let your friends know what movies you've rented and watched too with the Netflix Updates application for Facebook. It's a simple way to let people know one more thing about your personal life. Read The Full Story

Netflix doesn’t throttle connection

, Mar 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Some people thought that Netflix was throttling their service awhile ago, but now it seems that was all hearsay. According to Neil Hunt of Netflix, they do not throttle their movie streaming service at all. Rather, the problem with connection speeds lies solely with the ISPs. Read The Full Story

Netflix instant-streaming for Nintendo Wii?

, Mar 23rd 2009 Discuss [1]

A recent Netflix survey has suggested the possibility of the company's streaming DVD rental appearing on the Nintendo Wii.  According to the survey, the system would require a "Netflix Instant Streaming Disc" - at a one-off cost of $9.99 - which would be loaded into the console whenever titles from the user's Netflix subscription were to be streamed. Read The Full Story

iTunes HD Movie purchases: $19.99 to keep

, Mar 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

Apple have announced the addition of high-definition movie purchases to the iTunes store, building on the existing rental functionality.  Now, as well as renting new-release HD movies for $4.99, users will also be able to buy them for $19.99.  As of March 21st Twilight will be available to buy in HD, followed by Quantum of Solace on March 24th; there are already multiple titles in the back-catalog available to buy in HD.   Read The Full Story

Blockbuster’s Total Access in-store movie exchanges are not longer ‘Free’

, Feb 16th 2009 Discuss [5]

Just i thought Blockbuster's Total Access is on to something with the upcoming video game rentals, apparent something is going away, and if you are a Total Access subscriber, i guarantee you wouldn't be pleased. I got this email from Blockbuster today with an exciting header that reads “No More Due Dates for free in-store exchanges”! That’s a shocker! Now I can keep my Total Access’s in-store redeems for as long as I want? Heck yeah but Wrong! The Blue Envelop online rental is up to no good: Yes, there will be no time frame for in-store exchange but it will count as the regular rented item, in other words, the upcoming Total Access will entitle you to access both in-store and online movies, but not longer free. Shame on them to continue promoting "Free" In-store exchange. Read the new Total Access features after the cut. Read The Full Story

Blockbuster Total Access to include video game rentals from the mail

, Feb 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

I’m on the verge of canceling my $34.99 per month Blockbuster Total Access, it’s the most pricey movie rental program on the market, and frankly, I haven’t got the time to watch a single movie from the last couple months. But the company announcement today of a pilot program might changed my mind; coming next quarter, they will add video game rentals to the Total access package for the expenses of $5 more. Read The Full Story

Roku Amazon VOD is in beta, could come with YouTube access

, Feb 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

Word from the Roku forums is that the company has begun a private beta of their new Amazon Video-on-Demand (VOD) service.  The update, which is believed to be included in version 2.0, will also seemingly bring YouTube access, at least according to this screengrab, where the YouTube logo is seen to the right of the Netflix logo. Read The Full Story

Blockbuster ramps up VOD service with Sonic Solutions

, Jan 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

After launching its first on-demand set-top box, which uses 2Wire’s streaming video player to offer instant movie download though TV set; Blockbuster teams up with Sonic Solutions to expand its video library and digital download services though a variety of consumer electronics devices. Read The Full Story

Niveus Media inked with HDGIANT to expand Premium Movie Collections

, Dec 23rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Already providing one of the industry’s best media player and networked media server, Niveus looks to expand its content services via HDGiants to bring HD quality feature films directly through the company’s Niveus Movie Library application. Read The Full Story

Blockbuster announces set-top box plans

, Nov 10th 2008 Discuss [1]

Although just a rumor before, we can now confirm that Blockbuster will be building a set-top box that can stream movies to your TV in digital format. In fact, if all goes well, we can expect a release date sometime in the holiday season, which is swiftly approaching. Read The Full Story

Roku Netflix player to support HD Streaming by year’s end?

, Nov 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Netflix streaming multimedia players are heating up with HD content. Folk at Roku has revealed plan, at its public discussion forum, to deliver Netflix movies in HD by the end of year. Joining the recently announced Xbox 360, the soon-to-update Roku player will be the next Netflix Networked streaming player to support HD content. Read The Full Story
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