Tag Archive: Video
Why Dish Network’s new Blockbuster streaming package is no threat to Netflix
Sep. 24, ‘11: One big reason: Because it’s only for Dish Network subscribers. And based on this chart, that’s not something Netflix should be worrying about — most people aren’t Dish subscribers, and Netflix is growing much faster. (Also, who has any warm … Continue reading →
Netflix is now open to considering selling video-on-demand
Sep. 21, ‘11: Netflix, you’ve likely heard, is splitting off its DVD subscription service, which has a good selection of newer releases, from its streaming subscription service, which doesn’t. One option for Netflix to add more newer releases to its streaming library — and … Continue reading →
Netflix adds more streaming content from Discovery, TLC, and Animal Planet
Sep. 21, ‘11: A 2-year, non-exclusive deal. Not a huge addition, but worth noting, particularly as Netflix looks to expand its streaming TV show library. Related: 10 things to remember about Netflix while scratching your head about Qwikster
Why isn’t Apple in the running to buy Hulu?
Sep. 9, ‘11: Hulu is for sale, and Google, Yahoo, Amazon, and Dish Network — which owns Blockbuster — are the reported bidders. Apple, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to be interested. First, for the sake of argument, why might Apple want … Continue reading →
Netflix: More subscribers than any cable company, growing the fastest, but still not Starz’ best friend
Sep. 2, ‘11: One of the reasons that Netflix and Starz couldn’t reach an agreement over extending their relationship is because Starz reportedly wanted Netflix to charge its subscribers more to access Starz content — via a premium tier — the way Starz’ … Continue reading →
Starz dumps Netflix… maybe
Sep. 1, ‘11: Starz just put out a statement saying that it “has ended contract renewal negotiations” with Netflix and will stop distributing its content — TV shows and movies — on the service at the end of February, 2012. Netflix shares are down … Continue reading →
MobiTV’s IPO filing: Not the mobile TV bet I’d make
Sep. 1, ‘11: MobiTV, one of the mobile video pioneers, recently filed for an IPO. It’s not a lovely picture. Three customers — Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile — represent the “substantial majority” of its business. Sprint, in particular, is more than half of … Continue reading →
How Fox is encouraging piracy (and might not even care)
Aug. 22, ‘11: Ernesto at TorrentFreak reports: It’s been a week since Fox stopped offering free access to its TV-shows the day after they air on television. […] Over the last week TorrentFreak tracked two Fox shows on BitTorrent to see if there … Continue reading →
Sandwich Video
Aug. 8, ‘11: If you don’t know about Sandwich Video, you need to. Adam Lisagor (a.k.a. “Lonelysandwich“) makes amazing videos, mostly for tech companies introducing new products, and was a big inspiration for SplatF. You can read my Business Insider profile about him … Continue reading →
American Airlines launches in-flight streaming TV and movie rentals
Aug. 3, ‘11: It’s rolling out first on AA’s 767-200 planes, which it flies on the key JFK-SFO and JFK-LAX routes. Movies will cost $4 and TV episodes will cost $1 each; you don’t have to buy wi-fi access to stream them. But … Continue reading →