FilmOn has joined forces with broadcast and cable companies across the US to bring FilmOn.TV live PPV events to 150 million cable homes – including In Demand, Avail, DirecTV and Dish Networks. The first such event is ‘Alki David’s Celebrity Fight Night’ due to take place on November 5th, live from the Avalon Hollywood CA. […]
Samsung’s ‘Smart TV’ can now access a selection of Belgacom TV’s on-demand catalogue directly from their TV, without having to be a Belgacom customer. This new, innovative offer allows users to discover a selection of 500 films. In the framework of its strategic partnership with Samsung, Belgacom offers all Samsung ‘Smart TV’ users, whether they […]
Hulu’s senior vice president of international has confirmed the launch of Hulu in Japan on Sony TVs and PS3s. On the Hulu company blog, Johannes Larcher wrote: “Watching top films and TV shows on the biggest screen in the house just got easier for our subscribers in Japan. I’m happy to announce that Hulu in […]
Paramount Pictures has inked a multi-year content deal for Germany with LOVEFiLM, Europe’s leading online entertainment subscription service. The agreement provides LOVEFiLM subscribers in Germany exclusive streaming access to Paramount titles during the first subscription TV window beginning this autumn. The deal gives LOVEFiLM members in Germany access to Paramount’s upcoming titles before any other […]
MUBI, the online cinema and community, is using Nativ’s recently released Mio On Demand solution to bring the film festival experience firmly into the living room this month with the expansion of its multiscreen VoD offering to include Sony Bravia Connected TVs. MUBI has migrated its media management and processing operations to MioEverwhere for automated […]
Netflix has ruled out reversing a controversial price increase that sparked a mass departure of subscribers and a share price fall of more than 35 per cent thus giving cause for concern among its investors. Reed Hastings, chief executive, said it would be “accurate” to say that “we shot ourselves in the foot with the […]
Intelligent broadband network solutions provider Sandvine has released its 10th Global Internet Phenomena Report: Fall 2011, which indicates increased Netflix and OTT services adoption, the market penetration of revenue-replacement applications, the overall increase in mobile marketplaces, and the impact of Internet-ready consumer electronics devices. Major findings from the report include: -Within fixed networks in the […]
Fox Networks has confirmed that Verizon FiOS TV and Mediacom subscribers will have access to FOX on Demand, and both providers are scheduled to offer Fox’s recently launched online authentication service. Verizon launched FOX On Demand on October 1, and Mediacom will be launching the service in the coming weeks. Fox On Demand offers viewers […]
Amazon is ramping up content investment in its London-based LOVEFiLM rental and streaming service, in addition to the Amazon Prime membership service offering free movie streams. In an analyst call, CFO Thomas Szkutak said management remained upbeat on its ownership in LOVEFiLM and rollout of movie streams for Amazon Prime subscribers. “We are happy with […]
In September 2011, the UK Internet population made over 785 million visits to online video websites – an increase of 36 per cent year-on-year, according to analysis from competitive intelligence firm Experian Hitwise. According to Experian’s report – Online Video: Bringing Social Media to Life – the majority of growth in this space has been […]