The Nielsen Co. said it launched a new video-on-demand measurement service using data from cable set-top boxes and is getting data from Comcast, the nation’s biggest cable operator. The new measurement service is called Nielsen on-Demand Reporting & Analytics, or…
Video-sharing site Veoh Networks formed a partnership with digital network FEARnet to carry horror and thriller flicks on Veoh’s site. The two companies will share ad revenues starting next month, when FEARnet launches a branded channel on Veoh featuring popular…
While Blu-ray high-definition DVD players may be beating out the competing HD DVD format, the cost difference between Blu-ray and standard DVD players remains an impediment to wider adoption, one industry analyst said. Blu-ray gained ground thanks to holiday promotions…
HD programming picks for Jan. 24-30: “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Galaxy Quest,” “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials,” “Secret Club of Speed” “Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back” and “Galaxy Quest” (HBO) Friday, Jan. 25. Spend the day watching a serious…
Amazon.com Sells Toshiba Entry-Level HD DVD for $125 Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer, is selling Toshiba’s entry-level HD-A3 DVD for $125, a week after Toshiba cut the player’s suggested retail price in half to $149.99 to boost sales. The…
ESPN is launching a new show featuring race driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.. “Dale Jr.—Shifting Gears” will premiere Feb. 8. The network has scheduled a conference call Friday to discuss the program. ESPN and ESPN on ABC carry NASCAR races on…
Temporarily suspending its warnings to teens about marijuana and illegal drug use, the White House drug office will use its first Super Bowl spot in four years to caution that the biggest teen drug danger could be the legal medicines…