Keyes: Blockbuster Streams Better Than Netflix

November 20, 2009

Blockbuster chairman and CEO Jim Keyes Nov. 20 said he eagerly anticipates the day when consumers with Internet-enabled devices and televisions are confronted with the option to either stream movie rentals from Blockbuster or Netflix.

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Netflix, IFC Sign Streaming Deal

November 20, 2009

Netflix subscribers beginning Nov. 20 will have free access to 53 independent movies from IFC Entertainment.

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New State Power Policy Could Cut LCD-TV Energy Use 50%

November 20, 2009

Proposed California energy efficiency standards for new high-definition televisions with screen sizes 58 inches and smaller could reduce energy use 50%, according to a new report.

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Sam Shepard Headlines First Epix Original Series Pilot

November 20, 2009

Veteran actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is slated to star in “Tough Trade,” the first original one-hour drama series for Epix, the high-definition pay-TV and online streaming channel co-owned by Lionsgate, MGM and Paramount Studios.

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Lawyers in Redbox Late Fee Suit Launch Web Site

November 19, 2009

The law firm behind a class-action lawsuit against Redbox, accusing the kiosk operator of charging illegal late fees, has launched a Web site.

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Olympusat Taps Ex-Lionsgate Exec Chavez

November 16, 2009

Independent television network services company Olympusat has hired former Lionsgate executive Arturo Chavez as GM of its Hispanic-owned and operated networks.

Epix Taps McKinnon for Original Programming

November 12, 2009

Epix, the entertainment venture started between MGM, Lionsgate and Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, has named Laverne McKinnon EVP of original programming and development.

Disney Ups Bob Chapek to Distribution President

November 11, 2009

Bob Chapek, president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, has been promoted to president of distribution for Walt Disney Studios.

Vivendi Promotes Macias

November 09, 2009

Vivendi Entertainment has been promoted Yolanda Macias to EVP of business development and acquisitions, according to Vivendi Entertainment president Tom O’Malley. She previously served as SVP of business development and acquisitions.

GameStop Names New SVP, GM for Digital Business

November 04, 2009

Former Ticketmaster SVP Shawn Freeman is now GameStop’s new SVP and GM of digital business, a new position for the video game retailer.

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