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Stan Lee Media Inc. Sues Disney Over Marvel Superheroes Rights   10 Oct, 2012

A former business venture created by Stan Lee has filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Co....More>>

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Lawsuit Halts ‘Avengers Phase One’ Blu-ray Boxed Set Release   5 Sep, 2012

The much-anticipated Sept. 25 retail release of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s 'The...More>>

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Dish Vows to Fight Fox’s ‘AutoHop’ Injunction Filing   4 Sep, 2012

Dish Network says it is determined to fight renewed efforts by Fox Broadcasting, which Aug. 22...More>>

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MPAA CEO Endorses Democratic Language on Copyrights and Internet Freedom   4 Sep, 2012

Christopher Dodd, CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, Sept. 4 said he welcomed the...More>>

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Netflix Users Object to Privacy Settlement   29 Aug, 2012

A number of Netflix subscribers have filed objections to a court decision on a privacy act...More>>

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Viacom, Cartoon Network Web Sites Accused of Violating Child Privacy Act   23 Aug, 2012

Viacom’s Nick.com, Turner Broadcasting’s CartoonNetwork.com and four other websites geared...More>>

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Fox Home Entertainment Joins Anti-Texting TV Spots   22 Aug, 2012

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Aug. 22 said it has collaborated with the National Highway...More>>

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Fox Files Suit Against TV Streaming Service in Los Angeles   13 Aug, 2012

Twentieth Century Fox Studios and Fox Television have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit...More>>

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Dish CEO on Ad-Skipping DVR: 'We Have Already Won'   8 Aug, 2012

Dish Network and several major television networks may be headed to bi-coastal courtrooms in the...More>>

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Dish Quietly Tweaks Ad-Skipping DVR   26 Jul, 2012

Dish Network has quietly incorporated a few adjustments to AutoHop — the controversial...More>>

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Cinram Sale Approved by Ontario Court of Justice   13 Jul, 2012

The Ontario Court of Justice has given its initial approval Cinram’s sale to Najafi Cos., with...More>>

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Dish Expected to Settle Voom Dispute, Analysts Say   11 Jul, 2012

Dish Network is expected settle a long-running legal dispute with Rainbow HD Holdings, the AMC...More>>

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Ad-Skipping DVR Household Penetration to Grow 22%   11 Jul, 2012

Dish Network’s new Hopper digital video recorder featuring controversial ad-skipping...More>>

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Judge Allows Aereo to Keep Streaming Network TV — for Now   11 Jul, 2012

A federal judge in New York has refused to grant a temporary restraining order against Aereo Inc.,...More>>

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Dish’s Ad-Skipping Litigation Going Bi-Coastal    9 Jul, 2012

A federal judge in New York has approved continued litigation of separate lawsuits filed by...More>>

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No Ruling by Court Hearing Ad-Skipping Lawsuits   2 Jul, 2012

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York July 2 issued no formal...More>>

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Dish Replacing AMC With HDNet Movies   29 Jun, 2012

Dish Network June 29 said it is replacing three AMC Networks channels — IFC, WE and AMC —...More>>

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Dish’s Ad-Skipping DVR Named ‘Best of Show’ at CEA Event   28 Jun, 2012

Dish Network’s new “Hopper” high-definition DVR, which includes the controversial AutoHop...More>>

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Lawmakers, Businesses Discuss Online Video   27 Jun, 2012

Lawmakers discussed how the federal government regulates video programming and distribution June...More>>

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Japan Passes Anti-Downloading Bill   22 Jun, 2012

Japan’s legislature has overwhelmingly passed an antipiracy bill that punishes Internet users who...More>>

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