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FCC Net Vote Fallout: Uncertainty, Litigation 27 Feb, 2015
Net neutrality proponents may laud the Federal Communications Commission’s Feb. 26 vote in favor...More>>
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Barnes & Noble Keeping Nook, including Nook Video 26 Feb, 2015
Barnes & Noble Feb. 26 announced it would separate its education and retail units into standalone...More>>
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FCC Votes to Regulate Internet as Utility 26 Feb, 2015
The Federal Communications Commission Feb. 26 voted 3-2, largely along political party lines, in...More>>
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'The Killing' Creator Tells FCC Open Internet Encourages Diversity 26 Feb, 2015
As the Federal Communications Commission Feb. 26 met to vote on whether to reclassify the Internet...More>>
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Nickelodeon Launching Preschool SVOD Service for Mobile Devices 25 Feb, 2015
As expected, Nickelodeon Feb. 25 unveiled “Noggin,” a mobile subscription streaming service for...More>>
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Home Entertainment Accounts for 95% of DreamWorks Animation Q4 Film Revenue 25 Feb, 2015
Packaged-media and electronic-distribution revenue from 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' 'Mr. Peabody...More>>
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Starz Eyeing Branded SVOD Platform for Pay-TV Operators 25 Feb, 2015
Speaking Feb. 25 on Starz’s fiscal call, CEO Chris Albrecht said he envisions marketing a version...More>>
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Cablevision Loses 132,000 Video Subs 25 Feb, 2015
Cablevision reported a decline of 132,000 video subscribers in the fourth-quarter (ended Dec. 31,...More>>
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Netflix Greenlights New 'Pee-wee Herman' Movie 24 Feb, 2015
Netflix Feb. 24 announced it is partnering with comedy director Judd Apatow in the production of...More>>
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OTT Video Is Kids Play 23 Feb, 2015
With Netflix eyeing a global footprint within two years and Amazon Prime upping membership more...More>>
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Bob Chapek Named Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts 23 Feb, 2015
The Walt Disney Co. Feb. 23 announced it has named Bob Chapek chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts,...More>>
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Dish: Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger Would Kill Sling TV 23 Feb, 2015
Longtime critic of Comcast’s acquisition of Time Warner Cable (TWC), Dish Network Feb. 23 said...More>>
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Epix, Amazon Extend Prime Instant Video License Deal 23 Feb, 2015
Multiplatform entertainment network Epix and Amazon Feb. 23 announced they have extended an...More>>
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Dish CEO Joe Clayton Retiring March 31 23 Feb, 2015
Dish Network Feb. 23 announced that president and CEO Joseph Clayton will retire on March 31, in...More>>
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Hulu Scores 'CSI' Coup 19 Feb, 2015
Hulu Feb. 19 announced it acquired exclusive subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) rights to all...More>>
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Kevin Tsujihara: Consumer Ownership of Content a Challenge 18 Feb, 2015
Owning movies and TV shows on disc has been a cornerstone of home entertainment. But as sales of...More>>
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Analyst: 15% of U.S. Households Shun Pay-TV 17 Feb, 2015
Nearly 15% of U.S. households have opted against the bundled channel service offering — the...More>>
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Report: OTT Video in Emerging Markets Growing 17 Feb, 2015
With Netflix planning to operate in 200 countries by 2017, access to over-the-top video is...More>>
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Comcast Ups Live Streaming 17 Feb, 2015
To combat OTT and subscription streaming, Comcast has redoubled efforts to include streaming...More>>
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Netflix Coming to Aussie Pay-TV 16 Feb, 2015
In advance of launching subscription streaming service in Australia, Netflix Feb. 16 announced it...More>>
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