tv shows
Hulu is working on two new original shows
Hulu isn’t content with just holding content that the networks and cable channels produce, it’s been creating a few shows of it’s own. Before the summer of this year Hulu will have two more original shows to add to its content library. The first show is called Battleground. it will be a 30-minute show filled more »
Netlix for Android gets updated to work on Ice Cream Sandwich
If you’re still unsure about upgrading to the Galaxy Nexus, there’s one app you won’t have to worry about not working: Netflix. Netflix has updated it’s Android app to work with Ice Cream Sandwich devices. That means you’ll be able to stream Netflix’s catalog to the huge 720p display on the Galaxy Nexus. It also more »
Apple TV gets updated to stream TV show purchases
Apple’s “hobby” set-top box has quietly been updated to add a much needed feature. If you update your Apple TV to software version 4.3 you’ll find that you’ll be able to stream TV shows that you purchased through the iTunes store. The Apple TV update also lets users purchase TV shows from the Apple TV more »
Netflix has to charge more in order to get HBO content
Netflix seems to be doing everything in it’s power to get as much content as possible available for streaming. While some TV networks have signed on to stream their TV shows, it seems Netflix doesn’t have a chance at getting HBO content. The reason, of course, has to do with money. According to The Hollywood more »
Netflix adds streaming-only plan for $7.99, raises prices for discs
It’s been a long time coming to the US, and now we finally have the option for a Netflix membership that only streams content, no more discs. The new plan doesn’t come without downsides for those who still want to have their discs, however. In matching Netflix’s Canadian plan, the streaming-only option for the US more »
Netflix and Amazon advance streaming movie efforts
Instant streaming movies really seem to be the way everything is going. Blu-ray isn’t exactly the hottest selling format and an increasing number of players are also including streaming services for those who want to watch something right that moment rather than going to get the disc, or waiting for it to arrive. While many more »
Get ready to pay for Hulu
Oh, say it isn’t so! Based on hints given by Jonathon Miller, the newly appointed chief digital officer of News Corp., Hulu may not remain the place to go for free video on the ‘net, because it will be coming with a price tag attached to it.
Miller used to run AOL, and hasn’t even gotten to a Hulu board meeting yet (that will happen Monday). But, that isn’t stopping him from speculating on the direction that he sees Hulu going. According to statements he made at an Internet Week event sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, he can see a future which includes at least some of the movies and TV shows on Hulu only being made available to subscribers. “In my opinion the answer could be yes. I don’t see why over time that shouldn’t happen. I don’t think it’s on the agenda for Monday [but] it seems to me that over time that could be a logical thing.”
The future of the Internet and online video
One of the greatest inventions in recent times has been the Internet. It has evolved from something barely being in use, to something that we can’t live without. We are constantly connected to the net from our phones to our netbooks and we are constantly using the Internet at all times for things much more than email. Whether or not Internet has taken over our lives is left for another day. One aspect of the Internet that has become increasingly popular is online video streaming.
YouTube offers full length TV shows
YouTube announced that they will be offering full-length TV shows online. Of course, Google, the proud owner of YouTube, will certainly place advertisements in the upcoming TV shows. Google said that the advertisements would be slotted just like ads on television with interruptions appearing during, before and after the actual program That’s not so surprising more »
CinemaNow, uVumobile offering direct to mobile phone movie previews, purchases
Here’s a cool service that shows how the union of mobile technology and entertainment industries can bring benefit to each other and ultimately to consumers. CinemaNow, and uVuMobile are making this possible with a new service that lets consumers preview movies on their mobile phones and then remotely download them to an internet connected device at home. I don’t know about you, but having this feature on my mobile phone is my idea of cool.
















