YouTube appears poised to enter the movie rental business, offering streams of current Hollywood movies at the going rate. The Wall Street Journal web site broke the news that Google's amateur video giant has been in talks with Sony, Warner Bros., MGM and Lionsgate for full-length Hollywood fare. At least some of the video rentals would be … [Read more...]
‘Home’ video debuts on YouTube
The Luc Besson-produced visual feast "Home" opens Friday in theaters across the U.S. and Europe, in celebration of World Environmental Day. Best to catch this "stunning visual portrayal of Earth" on the biggest screen you can find, but there's a quick, easy and free way to see the film as June 5 dawns. YouTube is set for a one-day-only … [Read more...]
YouTube turns pro with team of losers
YouTube just unveiled its premium content redesign, bringing viewers a motley assortment of TV shows and feature films. The user-generated-content giant announced the move as it trotted out previously reported content deals with Sony and MGM, as well as a few lesser pacts. In a week in which YouTube showed its strength and great worth -- with … [Read more...]
Susan Boyle: They all laughed
Let's hear it for Susan Boyle, the spinster from Scotland who blew away Simon Cowell and the other judges on "Britain's Got Talent." The plump and disheveled Boyle took the stage Saturday to eye rolling from the "American Idol"-like show's judges. Hoots and jeers from the audience. The 47-year-old said she wanted to be like British musical … [Read more...]
YouTube flirting with Sony Pictures
YouTube's quest for real Hollywood content continues. Ongoing talks with Sony Pictures could result in full-length streaming movies for the site -- a big improvement over the watery content deal reached the other day for short-form content from Disney/ABC/ESPN. Of course, Sony won't be giving up its latest boxoffice hits. The studio's film … [Read more...]
