(Updated) DreamWorks Animation has drawn up a new plan that'll bring its film and TV content to Netflix. The exclusive deal, which had been rumored since mid-summer, is believed to be the first in which a Hollywood studio has agreed to stream its licensed content during the pay TV "window" period instead of going through satellite and … [Read more...]
Starz quits Netflix
Starz Entertainment says it's through negotiating with Netflix. The pullout means that Starz films and TV programs would disappear from Netflix's streaming video service at the end of February. That leaves a lot of time, and this may be a get-tough negotiating tactic. The news comes on the same day that Netflix's hugely unpopular price … [Read more...]
Spurlock sets Hulu series
Offbeat documentary maker Morgan Spurlock goes exclusive with Hulu for a six-part series titled "A Day in the Life." It debuts Aug. 17. The Spurlock show is Hulu's first long-form original program. It will stream on Hulu and Hulu Plus, meaning free for all viewers. New half-hour episodes roll out on Wednesdays. Each episode focuses on the day … [Read more...]
Universal pics to Amazon
Amazon Prime beefed up its streaming video offerings via a catalog deal with Universal Pictures (NBC Universal). The influx of movies means Amazon Prime has about 9,000 titles -- films and TV combined -- for unlimited streaming. Amazon Instant Video is "free" to customers who pay $79 a year for Prime two-day shipping. The Universal catalog … [Read more...]
Fox hides behind wall
No more "Glee" the morning after. Unless you're a paying customer. Fox said that beginning in mid-August, fresh episodes of its shows will no longer be available for free online viewing the next day. That access will be limited to subscribers of cable and satellite distributors that partner with Fox. And the paid Hulu Plus service. "To watch … [Read more...]
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