Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater have signed up for Hulu. Both directors are providing summer series for the online video provider. Hulu just unveiled its slate of originals and imports, although some of the programs were trotted out at the digital "upfront" ad confab last month. Smith ("Clerks") apparently enjoyed his guest stints as a TV … [Read more...]
Netflix tinkers with web vids
Netflix has upgraded its Web video player, making a series of changes for those who watch movies on computers. The changes, of course, are getting mixed reviews. The glaring error, easily observed, occurs when the user interface appears on the screen, with the scroll/navigation bar covering the lower part of double-line subtitles, pictured, … [Read more...]
Amazon game for PS3
Sony PlayStation 3 users now are plugged into Amazon's Instant Video service. Sony, ever at war with Microsoft and its Xbox 360 -- immediately claimed a console game exclusive for the Amazon app. The online retailer's streaming service already is widely available on a variety of home entertainment machines, including TVs and Blu-ray … [Read more...]
Apple TV, iTunes go 1080p
Apple made its move into 1080p high definition video, unveiling a third-generation version of its TV black box and true HD content from the iTunes store. The third-generation Apple TV box, available March 16, upgrades to a single-core A5 chip. The new colorful, icon-driven interface immediately rolled out to current Apple TV owners; the … [Read more...]
Viacom reruns to Amazon
Amazon's Prime members soon now be able to stream TV fare from Viacom's massive cable network catalog. The deal, which had been expected, includes older programming from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, TV Land and MTV. Amazon spun the news as more content for its Kindle Fire -- "the Kindle for movies, TV shows, music, magazines, apps, books, … [Read more...]
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