A mixed bag of video download-related news this week -- let's cram it in with some speedlinks: Hulu, the new online video site from NBC Universal and News Corp., is operating at least somewhat in the spirit of the web. Its beta search function produces hits on shows from rival networks such as CBS, ABC and A&E. Advertising Age has the Hulu … [Read more...]
‘Daily Show’ online — all 8 years’ worth
Want more than just your "Daily" dose? Fans of Jon Stewart's gooney-news show will be swimming in video later today when Comedy Central unleashes a web site featuring a searchable database of shows past.The site -- thedailyshow.com -- will serve up about 13,000 video segments, representing everything ever on the show since its 1999 debut, the Los … [Read more...]
Apple’s new crop: online vid rentals
Apple TV appears to be a rare critical and commercial disappointment for Steve Jobs and Co. Help could be on the way. Apple is pressing on into the online video rental business, according to Britain’s Financial Times. Apple is in advanced talks with the major studios about the service, the Times reported on its web site. Apple now sells movie … [Read more...]
