HD Report‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ streaming free today on Redbox
Redbox Instant by Verizon launched to the public back in March, providing both rented and subscription-based streaming of movies much like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. In a marketing move you might call “unexpected,” Redbox is offering…
This week’s new Blu-ray, Digital, and UltraViolet releases
This week HBO’s True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season is now available in a 7-Disc set that includes loads of extras such as “Inside the Episodes,” audio commentaries, previews & recaps, character bios, behind the scenes…
Netflix now hiding expiration dates from API to avoid another ‘Streampocalpyse’
When nearly 1,800 Netflix titles vanished from their streaming library on May 1, the media had a field day. Now they’re making sure that doesn’t happen again.
NBC shows added to Amazon Prime Instant Video
Amazon announced an expanded deal with NBC/Universal that brings new shows to the Prime Instant Video lineup. Starting today, Prime members can watch episodes from Grimm Season 1, Suits Season 1, and Covert Affairs Seasons 1-2….
ABC launches Watch ABC app that streams live broadcasts
ABC launched the Watch ABC app today that streams live broadcasts of both local and network programming to the Apple iPhone and iPad. The app replaces the former ABC Player app — following the same branding…
Netflix rates Internet Service Provider speeds
Netflix has rated speeds from internet service providers during the month of April, and doesn’t it figure Google Fiber comes out on top at an average of 3.41Mbps (Megabytes Per Second). Listed second, Cablevision tops other…
FOX putting digital ahead of Blu-ray & DVD
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will start selling more digital copies of films up to four weeks ahead of Blu-ray and DVD formats. This Tuesday, May 14, FOX will offer A Good Day to Die Hard in…
beIN SPORT launches streaming service on Time Warner & Bright House
beIN SPORT has just launched their streaming service beIN SPORT Play that provides 24/7 access to sports programming in high definition quality. Starting today, authenticated Time Warner Cable and Bright House Network subscribers can view the…
Vikings land on LOVEFiLM
Amazon LOVEFiLM customers in the UK and Germany will soon get access to all nine episodes of History’s “Vikings” streaming in high definition. “Vikings” lands on LOVEFiLM in the UK on May 24, and in Germany…
YouTube paid-channel service officially launches
YouTube launched a paid-channel service to compete against the likes of Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and other online video service providers. Except the streaming service runs on a slightly different subscription model, charging à…
Netflix adding 5 Disney shows to streaming library
Netflix and Disney/ABC Television signed a multi-year distribution deal involving five Disney Junior and Disney XD shows. New Disney shows queued up today in the Netflix Instant Watch library include Jake and the Never Land Pirates…
‘The Host’ Blu-ray, DVD & UltraViolet release dates announced
Universal Studios has announced the release date for The Host on Blu-ray Disc & DVD will be July 9, 2013, predated by an early digital release on June 25. The Blu-ray Combo Pack will contain the…
This week’s Blu-ray, Digital and UltraViolet releases
What’s new on Blu-ray Disc, Digital Copy, and UltraViolet this week? Let’s start with Tom Cruise as investigator Jack Reacher. The 2-Disc Combo from Paramount includes Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and UltraViolet copy of the film. Fringe:…
Hulu Plus app now available on Windows Phone 8
The Hulu Plus app is now available for Windows Phone 8, product manager Karan Nischol announced today on the Hulu Blog. The 4MB app, available in the Windows Phone Store, lets you stream unlimited TV shows…
Netflix loses nearly 1,800 streaming titles
Did you hear that Whoosh noise this week? That was the sound of almost 1,800 Netflix streaming titles vanishing from their online library.
Blockbuster On Demand app now available for Apple iOS devices
Blockbuster has just released an iOS version of their On Demand app that allows Apple mobile devices to instantly stream movies in HD (even 1080p) with 5.1 surround sound (although high-definition quality calls for a consistant…
‘Jack Reacher’ Blu-ray release date and confirmed package art
Paramount’s action/thriller Jack Reacher will release to Blu-ray Disc on Tuesday, May 7. The Two-Disc Combo edition will include a Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and UltraViolet Copy. The BD is formatted in 1080p at 2.35:1 widescreen aspect…
New on Blu-ray this week: Star Trek, Star Trek, and more Star Trek
There’s been a buzz ever since release date and details were announced for Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season Three on Blu-ray. This week, the six-disc boxed set from Paramount hits shelves, containing all 26…
New on Blu-ray & UltraViolet: Jurassic Park 3D, Gangster Squad, The Impossible
What’s new on Blu-ray Disc, Digital Copy and UltraViolet this week? Many folks have been waiting for the 3D release of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park. The combo edition from Universal Studios includes Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray,…
HD Channel News
DIRECTV has announced they'll be switching Sports Mix Channel to HD, and subsequently removing the SD version. Sports Mix provides a grid of channel feeds, allowing viewers to watch eight ... Blu-ray News
Universal has announced the release date for Battlestar Galactica - 35th Anniversary on Blu-ray Disc will be Aug. 6, 2013. Originally thought to be released last week on May 14, ... Streaming News
Redbox Instant by Verizon launched to the public back in March, providing both rented and subscription-based streaming of movies much like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. In a marketing move you ... App News
Time Warner Cable has updated the TWC TV app for Android to allow On Demand access and viewing away from home. The improved app offers over 4,000 On Demand titles in-home, as well as out-of-home access…
3D News
It's not a huge day for new Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet titles, but the week is made significant by the release of several films to 4k resolution. 4k (also called ... Apple News
DISH Network has released an update to the DISH Anywhere app that now lets Android users access On Demand titles. The Android device needs be running version 4.0 or higher, ... 
Who Needs Another Set-Top Box?
Posted by Christian Hokenson on Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Does your home entertainment center really need ANOTHER set-top box? HD-Report doesn’t think so, but Amazon is rumored to be working on their own bit of hardware to add to the clutter.
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