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Report: Sony Eyes Online Content Store

November 19, 2009

Taking a page from Apple’s successful iTunes Store, Sony Corp. reportedly plans to launch an online content store that would sell movies, music and books, among other applications.

Break Media Launches Premium Content

November 19, 2009

Break Media, an online media community for men, has struck a deal that will expand the content available on its flagship site, Break.com.

Xbox, PS3 Align With Facebook

November 18, 2009

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 have integrated social networking site Facebook into their platforms, according to The Associated Press.

Netflix Begins Streaming Movies to Networked Sony TVs

November 17, 2009

Netflix Nov. 17 officially began offering subscribers the ability to stream movies and television programming from the Internet to select networked Sony televisions for free.

Cablevision Bows Interactive Search Function

November 17, 2009

Cablevision has launched an interactive tool that allows its iQ TV subscribers via the remote control to more easily find on-demand movies and TV programming.

Funny or Die Celebrates ‘Funny People’ Release

November 17, 2009

In celebration of the Nov. 24 Universal Studios Home Entertainment release of Funny People on Blu-ray Disc and DVD, comedy video Web site Funny or Die will host a special live Q&A session with the film’s writer, director and producer Judd Apatow Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. PST on funnyordie.com.

Paramount Offers ‘Star-Trek’ Extras on iTunes

November 17, 2009

Paramount Digital Entertainment is now offering a special package of exclusive Star Trek movie content with iTunes Extras, all available in HD through the iTunes store.

Movie Gallery Bows iPhone App, New Web sites

November 16, 2009

It doesn’t rent movies online or offer streaming and downloads, but the new iPhone app Movie Gallery launched Nov. 16 allows consumers to get instant movie recommendations, search for movies by title, actor or genre, watch trailers and find a Gallery or Hollywood Video store location.

Real Networks Follows Through with DVD Copying Appeal

November 11, 2009

As expected, Real Networks has formally filed an appeal of a U.S. District Court judge’s decision denying the Seattle-based media company the right to sell its RealDVD copying software.

100-Plus MGM Films Hit Digital Outlets

November 11, 2009

More than 100 MGM films from the MGM and Warner Bros. libraries, including The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind, are being made available for the first time on numerous electronic delivery platforms, including Xbox Live, PlayStation Marketplace, Amazon VOD, iTunes and cable VOD.