Online video watching heated up in the dog days of July, with a record 6.9 billion viewing sessions logged during the month. The average U.S. viewing time was on fire as well, hitting 18.5 hours. That was up from 16.8 hours in June and 15.9 hours in May, according to comScore figures for July. The viewing-session record followed up on one … [Read more...]
‘Just for Kids’ streaming
Netflix calls it "Just for Kids," but no doubt busy parents will appreciate the new feature as well. Netflix just added a section for streaming video that segregates children's programming from the rest of the fare -- so "Toy Story 3" isn't nestled up next to some dark and sexy anime title meant for the really big kids. Just for Kids has a … [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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