Hulu plans to spend about $500 million on programming this year, up $200 million on the $300 million Hulu spent on programming in 2011. Jason Kilar, Hulu chief executive, says the dual revenue model of subs and advertising meant better content and earlier windows were now available. “We believe our approach will enable us to […]
Hot on the heels of Netflix’s January 9 arrival in the UK and Ireland, streaming platform Roku has revealed its launch in Europe, with the first of its streaming players now available for purchase in the UK and Ireland. Consumers living in those two countries can choose from two of Roku’s best-selling models in the […]
Dish Network and HBO have confirmed an agreement that will give Dish customers expanded access to HBO’s programming. The agreement enables Dish customers with or without Internet, who subscribe to HBO and Cinemax, to watch expanded selections of HBO content. Dish customers with Internet access and select Dish HD DVRs who subscribe to HBO or […]
Vizio and Google confirmed the introduction of the VizioVAP430 Stream Player that turns any HDTV into an enhanced Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) smart TV that incorporates the latest Google TV. The Stream Player allows consumers to access countless entertainment content and online services with web access through a fully capable Chrome browser, and […]
Continuing its global expansion, Internet movie and TV subscription Netflix has launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering instant and unlimited access to a broad range of entertainment for a monthly price of £5.99 in the UK and €6.99 in Ireland. Starting today (January 9), people throughout the UK and Ireland can begin a […]
LoveFilm the Amazon subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service has made wide ranging content deals with ITV and BBV Worldwide. LoveFilm Instant is currently available on internet-connected devices including the PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Apple iPad, web-enabled TV sets and Blu-ray players and Microsoft Xbox 360. BBC Worldwide and ITV will join broadcasters and studios including […]
Digital entertainment solutions specialist Rovi has updated Rovi Entertainment Store, the company’s end-to-end, white-label solution for over-the-top storefront creation and management that is currently supporting almost a dozen third-party services on an expansive multi-manufacturer ecosystem of connected devices. This new version will offer software development kits (SDKs) to streamline customer storefront launches, ground-breaking features, including […]
FilmOn Labs, a division of Internet-based HD virtual cable TV service FilmOn.com has confirmed that starting in February 2012, the company will be shipping the FilmOn AIR dongle for free to all its yearly US-based subscribers, so they can watch local network television on their computers and mobile devices. “In 2010, FilmOn ended up in […]
The NFL and NBC have confirmed that they will stream the 2012 Super Bowl online for the first time. The big game, scheduled for Febrary 5th, will be available via NBCSports.com and NFL.com, as well as select handheld devices via Verizon’s NFL Mobile app. The deal also includes online access to the Pro Bowl and […]
Netflix and BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, have agreed a new digital licensing deal that will bring a broad range of BBC series to Netflix members in the UK and Ireland. Beginning in early 2012, previous series of BBC shows such as Torchwood and Spooks will be available for Netflix members to […]