The latest digital video news, including video-on-demand, movie downloads and online distribution.
Netflix cooks up Dinner for Five exclusive By Danny King - 01/31/2008 JAN. 31 | Netflix will co-produce the 50th episode of Dinner for Five with the Independent Film Channel, host Jon Favreau and Swingers co-star Vince Vaughn. More
More Warner titles on DVD, VOD simultaneously By Jennifer Netherby - 02/08/2008 FEB. 8 | Warner Bros. is stepping up its slate of films debuting simultaneously on DVD and video-on-demand, giving Michael Clayton, The Brave One and No Reservations a day-and-date release in February followed by March releases August Rush and Nancy Drew. Films will be available the same day through all VOD operators nationwide.
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Netflix: Higher prices for high-def a possibility By Danny King - 02/06/2008 FEB. 6 | Netflix hasn’t ruled out raising prices on high-definition rentals if a resolution to the format war between Sony’s Blu-ray Disc and the Toshiba-led HD DVD drives costs up, according to chief financial officer Barry McCarthy.
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Comcast adds on-demand debuts same day as DVD By Linda Moss of Multichannel News - 02/05/2008 FEB. 5 | FROM MULTICHANNEL NEWS: On the heels of its “Project Infinity” announcement last month, Comcast unveiled some additions to its on-demand service Monday, including a slate of Hollywood hits that will be available the same day as their DVD releases.
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Wal-Mart's digital chief heads to Apple By Todd Spangler of Multichannel News - 02/04/2008 FEB. 4 | FROM MULTICHANNEL NEWS: Kevin Swint, previously Wal-Mart Stores divisional manager for digital media, will join Apple this week as general manager of international video for iTunes.
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Cablevision offers VOD, DVD simultaneously By Jennifer Netherby - 02/04/2008 FEB. 4 | Cablevision has begun offering on demand movies from Universal Studios and Warner Bros. the same day they debut on DVD with one caveat—viewers must also purchase the movie on disc. Universal films The Bourne Ultimatum, The Kingdom, Eastern Promises and upcoming release American Gangster (pictured) all debuted or will debut on the new service simultaneous with their DVD release, 30 to 45 days before they debut on traditional video-on-demand.
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Amazon fourth-quarter income doubles By Danny King - 01/30/2008 JAN. 30 | Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer, said fourth-quarter profit met analysts’ expectations as electronics and other merchandise surged during the holiday season.
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Henson Co., Viz Media offer shows for download By Cindy Spielvogel - 01/28/2008 JAN. 28 | More indie suppliers are making download deals, with the Jim Henson Company offering titles on iTunes and Viz Media teaming with Amazon Unbox.
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THE DOWN LOW Samantha Clark, Managing editor and online editor, Video Business January 30, 2008 PBS goes to iTunes
War will be on iTunes, at least clips of it. PBS is offering clips of its shows throu... More
Celebrating Jane Austen The stars of The Jane Austen Book Club greeted fans at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on Feb. 5.
Warner's 85th anniversary party Warner Home Video launched a retail event to celebrate it's 85th anniversary with a party on the studio's lot on Feb. 5.
All about alligators To promote the Jan. 29 DVD release of Lake Placid 2, Fox hosted a Feb. 1-3 event at the Everglades Alligator Farm in Florida.