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Blockbuster Movie Pass taking a jab at Netflix on October 1

Rue Liu, Sep 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

Dish Network and Blockbuster announced a new service called Blockbuster Movie Pass that offers internet movie and TV show streaming as well as DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and games by mail. The service will start October 1 and the announcement couldn't have come at a better time, taking aim at Netflix just days after the ill-received Qwikster spinoff. Read The Full Story

Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Player streams 3D

Rue Liu, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [4]

Sony has upgraded its Streaming Player set-top box with a next-gen SMP-N200 model that now boasts the ability to stream 3D content. The device provides a variety of connection options, allowing you to turn any TV into a connected Smart TV. It was first unveiled at IFA 2011, where it was named one of the top ten new products at the show. Read The Full Story

Row 44 partners with studios to turn WiFi devices into in-flight entertainment screens

Shane McGlaun, Sep 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

Row 44 runs one of the largest and most used in-flight broadband entertainment platforms. The company has teamed up with major TV and movie studios including Twentieth Century FOX, Universal, Warner Bros. and Disney to turn the WiFi devices passengers have on the flight into screens that can be used to enjoy movies and TV shows during the flight. Read The Full Story

Netflix now supports all Android 2.2 and 2.3 devices

Rue Liu, Sep 9th 2011 Discuss [1]

Netflix has just updated its mobile app to support all Android 2.2 Froyo and 2.3 Gingerbread devices. Until now, the app has only supported a very limited selection of Android devices with the last update to version 1.3 expanding support from 9 to 24 devices. The update today will finally bring Netflix app support to almost all Android devices. Read The Full Story

Sony Entertainment Network online portal goes live

Rue Liu, Sep 2nd 2011 Discuss [3]

The new Sony Entertainment Network is now online following the company's announcement at IFA 2011 that all of its music, video, and gaming offerings will now be under one big umbrella. That umbrella, Sony Entertainment Network or SEN, will encompass both the Qriocity music and video services as well as the PlayStation Network. Read The Full Story

Netflix Launching “Just for Kids” Interface

Chris Burns, Aug 16th 2011 Discuss [1]

Everyone's favorite video streaming service Netflix has today announced their intention to launch "Just for Kids," a tab on their everyday user interface which brings up a child-centric selection screen and collection of movies and shows. From this screen you'll be able to find shows for kids 12 and under, selectable via similar means to what you're used to on the primary Netflix interface with a lovely row of characters the kids can select from if they know WHO they want to see but don't quite know how else to find them. Read The Full Story

Zediva forced to shutter DVD-streaming service

Shane McGlaun, Aug 12th 2011 Discuss [1]

The Zediva DVD streaming service launched in November of 2010. The service offered to stream DVDs to a viewer over the internet and had prices that were much cheaper than rentals on other streaming services. I am sure that low price lead to a good number of customers for Zediva. DVD rentals on the service were $1.99 each or 10 for $10. On iTunes, renting the same movie would cost you $4.99. Read The Full Story

HBO Go App Hits 4 Million Downloads, May Hit Xbox And PS3 Soon

Rue Liu, Aug 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

During an earnings call today, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, let on that the company has plans to expand its HBO Go app beyond mobile devices. The app was officially launched back in April for both the iOS and Android platforms and has since been fairly popular, having reached 4 million total downloads. Read The Full Story

Apple TV Update Adds Vimeo Support And TV Show Streaming

Rue Liu, Aug 1st 2011 Discuss [5]

The Apple TV set-top box is getting a major update today with the addition of two new features. Users can now purchase and stream TV shows directly from iTunes via Apple TV and they can also playback Vimeo video content. However, the update is only available for the second-generation Apple TV. Read The Full Story

Netflix To Land DreamWorks Movie Streaming Exclusive

Rue Liu, Jul 25th 2011 Discuss [4]

Netflix may soon be getting an exclusive deal with DreamWorks for movie streaming. According to a Bloomberg source, the two companies have been in talks and are ready to finalize the deal as soon as this week. It's believed that they are waiting for both companies to announce their quarterly earnings results before they announce the partnership. Read The Full Story

20th Century Fox Aims to Bring Digital Copies of Blu-ray Titles to Android

Cory Gunther, Jul 21st 2011 Discuss [5]

Watching movies on-the-go for Android has been lacking compared to some of the competition. While Android has options such as Netflix that is getting updated often and Hulu, not all devices are supported and you still can't save movies to watch later. In comparison iOS users can download digital copies right from iTunes with ease across multiple devices. Read The Full Story

Netflix signs deal with Miramax for content streaming

Shane McGlaun, May 16th 2011 Discuss [1]

I am a big fan of Netflix and the ability to stream content like all sorts of TV shows and movies to my TV or mobile device at will. I also like the fact that Netflix is always working in getting more content for users to stream so each time I log on there is generally always something new to watch and enjoy. Netflix has announced a new deal has been signed with Miramax films for streaming movies and there are several good films in the deal. Read The Full Story