Industry News - Electronic Delivery

Home Media Magazine offers expanded coverage of digital distribution, including video-on-demand (VOD), video downloads, streamed content and other Web-delivered content..

Online Kidvid Site Jaroo.com Launches

November 03, 2009

Cookie Jar Entertainment has launched Jaroo.com, featuring one of the largest selections of free, full-length episodes of popular kids television programming.

Blockbuster Branded VOD Boosts CinemaNow Penetration

November 02, 2009

Sonic Solutions and Blockbuster Nov. 2 announced the Blockbuster brand name has helped increase VOD attach rates among consumers by 50%.

November Eyes Record VOD Offerings

November 02, 2009

The month of November is earmarked to generate a record cable video-on-demand slate with a slew of major theatrical releases the same day as DVD and Blu-ray Disc, according to In Demand, the VOD service co-owned by Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communications.

Paramount to Deliver Movies via Flash Memory

November 02, 2009

Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDM) Nov. 2 said it partnered with Kingston Technology to deliver full-length feature films on portable Flash drives when that market develops.

Sony Computer Adds Lucasfilm, Others To PlayStation Network

November 02, 2009

Content from Image Entertainment, Lucasfilm Ltd., MPI Media Group, New Video and others is now available on PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, Sony Computer Entertainment America said Nov. 2.

Apple TV Software Updated

October 30, 2009

Apple has introduced new Apple TV 3.0 software featuring a redesigned main menu and the ability to watch iTunes Extras and iTunes LP in full screen and listen to Internet radio and Genius Mixes.

‘Twilight’ Reclaims No. 1 VOD Ranking in 2009

October 29, 2009

The Oct. 1 re-release of Twilight on video-on-demand rental helped Summit Home Entertainment’s teen vampire box office and home video hit reclaim the No. 1 cable VOD title in 2009.

Disney Launches Free iPhone/iPod App

October 28, 2009

Disney has launched a free app for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.

Mobile Video Here to Stay, Mobile Browser Co. VP Says

October 28, 2009

Albert Chu, VP of Americas’ business alliance and marketing for Japan-based Access Systems, knows most people have never heard of his company, and that’s just fine by him. If you have a mobile device with a Web browser, there’s a good chance you’re using Access’ NetFront mobile browser