Netflix to stream new DreamWorks shows

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This morning Netflix and DreamWorks announced a partnership that will bring original animated TV series to the streaming service. DreamWorks will base the new shows on existing franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, and How to Train…

Amazon’s LOVEFiLM adds Disney Movies On Demand

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Folks in the U.K. with a LOVEFiLM subscription will now be able to watch titles from Disney Movies on Demand at no extra charge, Amazon announced today. The Disney Movies on Demand collection includes titles such…

Amazon Instant Video adds more TV shows

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If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber and stream from their Instant Video collection you’ll now have more TV shows to watch from Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central. Amazon announced a deal with Viacom today…

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ streaming free today on Redbox

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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…

Netflix now hiding expiration dates from API to avoid another ‘Streampocalpyse’

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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

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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

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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

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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…

beIN SPORT launches streaming service on Time Warner & Bright House

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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…

YouTube paid-channel service officially launches

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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

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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…

Netflix loses nearly 1,800 streaming titles

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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

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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…

Hot rumor: Amazon to release TV set-top box

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Bloomberg reports the online giant is beefing up its presence in the home video arena.

Netflix To Introduce Family Share Plan

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Netflix posted major subscriber growth for 1Q13, beating HBO for the first time on subscriber numbers. Netflix will be introducing a $11.99 per month family plan that allows for up to four devices to simultaneously stream content on one account.

No More Free Rides On Netflix?

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Wall Street Casino gamblers seem to think Netflix’s Reed Hastings is leaving money on the table by letting friends and family get a free ride on one account. Netflix may consider “family plans” at a different price tier to alleviate the problem and increase revenue.

Amazon Instant Video launches 14 pilots for free viewing

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Amazon has launched 14 pilots to their Instant Video service that are available for free viewing. The titles include comedies such as Alpha House with John Goodman (The Big Lebowski) and Betas starring Ed Begley Jr….

Netflix Premieres Hemlock Grove Today

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Starting today, Netflix subscribers can watch all 13 episodes of the new Eli Roth produced horror series Hemlock Grove.

NBC Sports Live Extra app now available for Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon FiOS, & Suddenlink customers

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Can’t get enough sports? The NBC Sports Live Extra app is now available to stream content from NBC, NBC Sports Network & Golf Channel on mobile devices. The service first launched last night with the Penguins…

Amazon LOVEFiLM now streaming TV shows from Warner Bros.

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Amazon LOVEFiLM subscribers will now get TV shows from Warner Bros., International Television Distribution, the companies announced today. The deal will allow Amazon to stream popular shows like The West Wing, One Tree Hill , Nip…