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23 Dec ' 05:16
Week Ended Dec. 19, 2010
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23 Dec ' 01:13
Rovi to Acquire Sonic
December 23, 2010
Metadata and networking technology company Rovi Corp. said late Dec. 22 that it had reached an agreement to acquire digital video company Sonic Solutions for roughly $720 million.
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22 Dec ' 17:03
‘Despicable Me’ Is Remarkable on the Charts
December 22, 2010Fueled by a strong out-of-the-gate performance, Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s Despicable Me easily topped the national home video sales charts its first week in stores.
L.A. Anti-piracy Bust Largest in City’s History
December 22, 2010
In the largest raid on counterfeit goods in Los Angeles’ history the city’s Anti-Piracy Task Force has made 10 arrests and seized more than $4 million worth of counterfeit goods — including a sizeable number of DVDs — this holiday season, L.A. city controller Wendy Greuel said Dec. 22.
Individual Blockbuster Shareholders Seek Documents
December 22, 2010
A committee representing more than 35 individual Blockbuster shareholders will ask a New York bankruptcy judge Jan. 20 to disclose documents regarding business decisions made before the company filed for bankruptcy.
Survey: 65% Want Web Video on HDTVs
December 22, 2010
Two-thirds of consumers are more likely to watch online video if they can access it on their HDTV, and half would pay for online video if their service provider offered it at a low price point, according to a new survey from Cisco Systems.
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22 Dec ' 12:58
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21 Dec ' 16:17
In a 3-2 vote along party lines, the Federal Communications Commission Dec. 21 approved Internet neutrality rules that will force Internet service providers, or ISPs, to treat all Web content equally, prohibiting the blocking of lawful content, applications, services and the connection of devices to networks.
New Apple TV Sales Hit 1 Million
December 21, 2010
Sales of the new $99 Apple TV are expected to top 1 million units this week, Apple said Dec. 21.
Report: 17% of iPad Homes Have Second Tablet
December 21, 2010
Seventeen percent of Apple iPad owners say there’s more than one tablet device in their home, according to research from YouGov.
Verizon FiOS Mobile App Hits iPad
December 21, 2010
Verizon FiOS customers can now download a free FiOS Mobile application to their Apple iPads, allowing them to manage their DVRs, browse VOD remotely and turn their iPad into a remote, Verizon announced.
Report: Hulu Forgoes IPO, Further Develops Subscription Plans
December 21, 2010
Video-streaming website Hulu will not yet go public and may weigh other financing options, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 21.
Comcast Doubles Day-and-Date VOD in 2010
December 21, 2010
During 2010, No. 1 cable operator Comcast offered double the number of VOD movies the same day they were released on disc, with more than 200, the company said.
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21 Dec ' 12:09
FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rules
December 21, 2010In a 3-2 vote along party lines, the Federal Communications Commission Dec. 21 approved Internet neutrality rules that will force Internet service providers, or ISPs, to treat all Web content equally. -
20 Dec ' 23:49
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20 Dec ' 19:48
Blockbuster to Close Another 182 Stores
Working to emerge from bankruptcy, Blockbuster Inc. said in court papers that it will close 72 more stores before the end of the year and an additional 110 stores during the first couple of months of 2011.
FCC Set to Vote on Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Dec. 21 on regulations that would force net neutrality rules on Internet service providers, requiring them to treat all Web content and all Web users equally.
Goldman Analyst Says 'Neutral' for Netflix
Goldman Sachs analyst Ingrid Chung placed a neutral rating on shares of Netflix Dec. 20, saying the increased bandwidth needed to stream Netflix content will eventually lead to Internet service providers, or ISPs, rolling out tiered broadband packages.
December 20, 2010
comScore: Online Holiday Shopping a New Record
December 20, 2010
The online holiday shopping season to date has passed $27.46 billion, according to online tracking firm comScore, with four individual days passing $900 million.
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20 Dec ' 15:45
MGM Emerges from Bankruptcy
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. emerged from bankruptcy protection Dec. 20, making effective a reorganization approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York Dec. 2.
Report: Google Delays TV Introductions at CES
Amid poor reviews and a backlash from major networks, Google has asked several hardware partners to delay introducing new Google TV-enabled products at January’s International Consumer Electronics Show, according to a report in The New York Times.
Blockbuster Express Launches Golden Ticket Contest
December 20, 2010
Five golden tickets have been hidden in DVD and Blu-ray Disc cases in Blockbuster Express kiosks across the country, and the five people who find them will be eligible for a $1,000 prize, Blockbuster announced Dec. 20.
December 20, 2010
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20 Dec ' 11:36
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