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Babelgum Starts Sci-Fi/Horror Block on Web and Mobile Channels

October 26, 2009

Web and mobile video content platform Babelgum has launched a sci-fi/horror programming block through its Comedy Channel.



Sky Licenses OpenTV Patents

October 26, 2009

U.K. pay-TV operator British Sky Broadcasting Ltd. has licensed digital TV software company OpenTV’s patents and intellectual property rights to continue development of BSkyB digital TV platform.



Hulu Will Charge, News Corp. Exec Says

October 22, 2009

Studio-owned free streaming site Hulu will eventually charge fees, according to a News Corp. executive, The Associated Press reported.



Verizon Fios Grows VOD Content

October 22, 2009

Verizon FiOS TV has widened its collection of on-demand content to more than 18,000 VOD titles per month, including 2,400 titles in high-definition. In recent months, FiOS has expanded its collection by 70% to include content from HBO, Cinemax, Starz and Encore.



Windows 7 Adds Web-TV Function, Programming

October 22, 2009

Microsoft Corp. quietly added Internet-TV functionality to the Oct. 22 global launch of its new Windows 7 operating system to the Windows Media Center, the first significant PC upgrade in three years.



Report: More than 5 Million Telco TV Subscribers in 2009

October 21, 2009

The growth of Internet-protocol television (IPTV) is projected to rise sharply in the third quarter, underscored by a 12% surge in Verizon’s FiOS TV customer base, according to a new report.



ZillionTV Cuts Staff, Hires New CEO

October 21, 2009

ZillionTV, the TV on-demand content service with five studio partners, has cut 30% of its staff, and founder Mitch Berman has hired a CEO to take his place, he said Oct. 21.



Free DivX Movie Offered With Philips Purchase

October 21, 2009

Through Dec. 31, consumers who purchase a DivX-certified Philips product can receive a free movie in the digital media format. The promotion is sponsored by DivX Inc. and P&F USA, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor for Philips flat-panel TVs and home theater products in the United States.



Best Buy and Netflix Partner to Stream Movies Through Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players

October 20, 2009

Two of Best Buy’s exclusive Insignia brand Blu-ray Disc players will enable Netflix members to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix over the Internet to their televisions.



Disney Eying Physical Media Alternative

October 20, 2009

The Walt Disney Co. is reportedly working on a digital initiative, dubbed “Keychest,” that would allow consumers to purchase movies and TV shows online and watch them on their computers, mobile phones and other portable media devices.






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