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Digital
Hulu Eyes U.K. Version of Site
The NBC Universal-News Corp. Web video site Hulu is exploring starting a version of the site for audiences in the U.K., paidContentUK reports. Both partners are exploring possible deals with local content creators, the site says. The news comes after…
Craig McCaw Invests in Web Video News Service
Communications billionaire Craig McCaw is backing a new Web start-up, 1CAST, that aims to serve as a destination for news clips, Forbes.com reports. The company has already signed deals with Bloomberg Television and CNBC, in addition to Reuters and the…
PBS Kids Go! Adds Games to Video Player
PBS Kids Go! has expanded its online video player to include in-video gaming. The new games target early elementary school children with games designed to foster greater learning comprehension. “Arthur,” “Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman,” “Cyberchase” and “Wordgirl: The Electric Company”…
‘Douchebags’ Site Has TV Deal in Works
The popular site HotChicksWithDouchebags.com has TV- and film-related deals in the works, the site says. In a blog post to commemorate the site’s three-year anniversary, the site’s owner withheld details about each of the deals, but says he “will be…
NAB Includes New Platforms
The National Association of Broadcasters conference next month will include new platforms, with video games and content players included with traditional exhibitors, Daily Variety says. Electronic Arts will be the first big video-game company to show at NAB, while MGM…
Homes Unprepared for DTV Down to 3.4% of U.S., Nielsen Says
The number of households unprepared for the digital transition has declined slightly since the beginning of March, Nielsen Media Research reported today. Improving by about 350,000 homes since March 1, the percentage of homes completely unprepared for the digital transition…
NTIA Gets Broadband Suggestions
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration received suggestions from the public on how to define unserved and underserved broadband areas, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The definition will help decide where to award $7.2 billion in broadband stimulus funds, the publication…
Viacom’s Dauman Talks Epix, Online Distribution
Viacom president-CEO Philippe Dauman says the new premium cable network Epix is on track for an October launch date, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Epix, Viacom’s joint venture with Lionsgate and MGM, has enough distribution partners for its launch and is…
Cisco Plans to Purchase Flip Video Makers
Cisco Systems wants to buy the company behind Flip Video recorders, Pure Digital, for $590 million in stock, the Associated Press reports. The move is part of the company’s goal to expand beyond its computer networking business, the news service…