Movies/TV/Online Videos
Ever wonder how much Netflix’s bandwidth costs them? Keep in mind, these fees are in addition to the royalty license they pay the movie studios. Maybe this is why HD on the PC is in no rush for them? Streaming Media Lately, Akamai has been giving some large companies like Netflix a very discounted rate if the customer agrees […]
Read moreHey…how about some more 3D movie news?!?! No surprise with this report, but given the extra money you fork over for the 3D benefit at theaters, I have a hunch plenty of companies will jump on the bandwagon. DigitalTrends But a limited number of theaters can show these movies in 3-D, because not all theater owners have bought new digital […]
Read moreNow here’s a pretty big deal, as Wal-Mart jumps into the streaming movie world head first by acquiring Vudu, which has recently grown by being integrated with TV sales. Not sure exactly how this affects Netflix, but you have to believe it’s got their attention. NY Times The retail giant has agreed to buy Vudu, a three-year-old Silicon Valley startup […]
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What this report does not state is what they mean when they say "TV," given that there are so many ways you can digest Netflix streaming these days–Roku, Xbox360, HTPC. That being said, just shows I am not a typical Netflix user, with 66% of them using the service for movies, where I primarily use it for catching up on […]
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This was too funny to not post. Found this from a twitter friend (Follow me @mikegarcen) not a clue where it originated. Click the link for the full size.
Read moreI must say I am extremely disappointed with this announcement, but it’s not all that surprising after seeing reports of how difficult the studios were making it for Redbox to get them (see: Wal-mart limiting DVD purchases in bulk). Anyone else bothered that Blockbuster doesn’t have this restriction? Home Media Mag Warner and Redbox will implement the deal in March, […]
Read moreSome people got a little too excited over the weekend with rumors of 1080p support coming to Netflix, but I think the addition of 5.1 surround sound will do them some good. Still not going to make me choose streaming over playing a Blu-ray movie, but for the casual movie goer it’s probably a great improvement to a service they […]
Read moreNot sure what to be more impressed about here, the fact that Hulu topped a billion in a single month, or the fact that that number is paltry compared to what YouTube does monthly. Guess people don’t mind watching videos on their computers huh? 🙂 HomeMediaMag The average Hulu viewer watched 22.9 videos during the month, representing another all-time high […]
Read moreYou have to understand what HBO is thinking, I just don’t understand why it wouldn’t be more prudent for them to just work into a deal to integrate with Hulu rather than try to start their own? Because what the world needs, is yet another online portal for TV streaming. Hopefully they’ll at least open up API’s for other websites […]
Read moreAnother twist in the kiosk versus studio saga, as it appears retailers are hopping on the bandwagon. Although this strikes me as odd since retailers make money no matter who purchases the discs. I doubt this will stop Redbox at all though…but I’m sure it will annoy consumers who find a new release out of stock. Home Media Mag “They […]
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