As part of a growing trend to measure online audiences in a more detailed fashion, Disney-ABC Television Group said it is rolling out online measurement tools from Quantcast across its Web properties, including for its full-episode player on ABC.com. The…
The Xbox 360 isn’t the only media platform to have high-definition streaming from Netflix. Samsung’s BD-P2500 and BD-P2550 and LG Electronics BD300 Blu-ray players will receive firmware updates in order to stream content in high-def. The update for Samsung’s Blu-ray…
HD programming picks for Dec. 4-10: “Shrek the Third,” “Enchanted,” “Happily N’Ever After” “Shrek the Third” (HBO Comedy) Tues., Dec. 9, 10:25 a.m.: Shrek (Mike Myers) is back for a third installment. He’s getting loaded down with more responsibilities, as…
Mojo HD Officially Ceases Broadcast A month and a half after parent company inDemand announced its cancellation, Mojo HD ended its transmissions on Dec. 1, tech blog Engadget reported. Despite the cancellation, Mojo HD original program “Three Sheets” will air…
Families are looking toward their televisions for entertainment, as more and more are staying home amid bleak economic conditions, a new survey said. In a survey of 1,026 adults commissioned by Verizon, 57% of them said they would look to…
Comedy Central has updated its Jokes.com Web site, which houses 5,000 standup comedy clips and 12,000 text-based jokes, TelevisionWeek says. The jokes are cross-referenced, creating opportunities for both users and advertisers. McDonald’s, for example, will be sponsoring a group of…
A new gadget from Sling Media helps view videos and pictures in one’s computer on the living room TV screen, USA Today says. “The experience left something to be desired, though,” according to the paper. “The remote’s functions are limited…
As part of a reorganization of Discovery Communications’ emerging networks group, 16-year veteran Client Stinchcomb announced today that he will step down this week from his current post as executive VP and general manager for Discovery HD Theater and Turbo…
MySpace is making video clips from members’ pages available to mobile phones and other mobile devices, Reuters reports. The news service says the online network planned to begin making video available today as a free, ad-supported service on the BlackBerry…
Video game marketer Activision, which is rolling out a new version of its popular “Guitar Hero” game for the holiday season, is widening its ad deal with News Corp., MediaDailyNews reports. The deal will put Activision on 12 News Corp….