'Avatar' on Disc April 22

March 16, 2010

The No. 1 movie of all time will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc April 22, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment confirmed March 16.

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Blockbuster Seeking to Outsource Main Distribution Center

March 16, 2010

Blockbuster said it would seek to outsource operations at its largest distribution center in McKinney, Texas, which employs 910 people and primarily caters to stocking company-owned stores, according to a 10K regulatory filing released March 16.

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Netflix Selects Akamai for Streaming

March 16, 2010

Netflix March 16 said it signed Akamai Technologies as the primary content delivery network (CDN) for its Watch Instantly streaming service.

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FCC Wants National Broadband Plan

March 16, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) March 16 released the country’s first national broadband plan outlining a goal to provide “affordable” high-speed Internet access to every American, among other directives.

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ShoWest: Kiosks, By-Mail Rentals Driving Home Entertainment

March 16, 2010

More than 40% of consumers said they will rent a movie at a kiosk this year, compared to 36% who said they will do so at a video store, according to a new report.

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Panasonic Tour Kicks Off in Three Cities

March 15, 2010

From Dealerscope: Panasonic, in simultaneous events in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles Monday, launched a multi-city tour, called “Touch the Future,” designed to showcase its new 3D products along with its lines of digital still cameras, camcorders, audio gear and 2D plasma and LCD TV lines.

‘Caddyshack’ Goes Blu With New Documentary

March 15, 2010

Warner Home Video is giving Caddyshack the 30th anniversary treatment with a new feature-length documentary about the classic golf comedy.

The Masters to Screen in 3D

March 15, 2010

Tiger Woods is returning to golf — in 3D. Comcast Corp. March 15 said it would broadcast live professional golf’s premiere event, The Masters Tournament, for the first time in 3D resolution April 7-11 from Augusta, Ga.

Final Four to be in 3D

March 12, 2010

The NCAA Final Four will be broadcast in 3D live at as many as 100 digital cinemas nationwide, as part of an agreement between CBS Sports and LG Electronics.

Coinstar CEO: Blu-rays Won’t Replace DVDs in Redbox Kiosks

March 11, 2010

Blu-ray Discs will be available in a majority of Redbox kiosks by the middle of this year and won’t replace already available DVDs, Coinstar CEO Paul Davis said March 11.

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