File this one firmly in the rumor category for now, but with a strong dash of it’s only a matter of time. Evidently Dish Network is preparing to unveil a Netflix-style streaming service under the Blockbuster brand. Dish bought up Blockbuster’s assets earlier this year. At the time, I was skeptical about Dish being able to do anything with the […]
Read moreIt looks like this is the end of the road for Zediva as they face an uphill road in the courts to get the injunction overturned. Zediva fought the law and the law shut it down. The unique DVD rental service, sued by the MPAA and Hollywood studios for running afoul of licensing and distribution agreements, has temporarily closed […]
Read moreWell, it seems like Comcast still views Internet streaming as a niche add-on and not as a serious business model. Don’t expect Comcast Corp. to launch a subscription video-on-demand service similar to Netflix and Amazon Prime anytime soon. Speaking Aug. 3 to analysts, CEO Brian Roberts said Comcast remained focused on delivering content to cable subscribers through various channels, including […]
Read moreWell it seems that streaming has been a benefit for one network. CBS Corp. Aug. 2 said new licensing agreement for the digital streaming of select library titles contributed to its entertainment division increasing second-quarter (ended June 30) operating income to $440 million, nearly double the $223 million operating profit during the previous-year period. Entertainment revenue, which includes CBS Television […]
Read moreAmazon.com continues to sign new license agreements and bolstering their online streaming catalogue. With the latest deal, Prime Instant Video will have more than 9,000 movies and tv shows available to stream to subscribers. Amazon.com now has a licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution that allows Amazon Prime members to stream select Universal Pictures movies through Prime Instant […]
Read moreBest Buy’s Insignia brand televisions are probably not on the top of many Missing Remote readers’ wishlists, but Zatz Not Funny! has caught wind of at least one model that might bear keeping an eye on. The Insignia cTV is due to launch at the end of July. The television’s distinguishing characteristic is that it will be the first television to launch […]
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It was pretty hard not to see this coming. Netflix has today announced that the $10 per month one out at-a-time DVD rental plus streaming option will no longer be available. The new plans are A) $8 per month for one DVD at-a-time, B) $8 for unlimited streaming and C) Combine both A and B for $16 per month. So […]
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As the cellular phone has continued to improve its feature offerings, so too have companies attempted to find a home for that product within the connected home theater. Over the years we have seen universal remotes, video docking stations and a number of other devices which aim to capitalize on the popularity of those mobile devices. XtremeMac sure is hoping […]
Read moreIt’s good to see Amazon sticking behind it’s streaming service, which you get for free with a Prime subscription for $79/year. More than affordable, but I would hope they will increase their HD offerings. Anyone here fully switch from Netflix to Amazon for streaming? Unfortunately, many of the added TV shows were not in high definition (HD). When we last […]
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I wonder if this is a sign that most Netflix users that are streaming are using devices and not their computers? Or maybe they just really want to remind people that streaming means you can watch it immediately. Some people are up in arms about this new UI, but I’m a fan. There’s no doubt Netflix has invested a lot […]
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