The local stations division of NBC Universal bought new-media content producer LX.tv in a deal that calls for the new-media shop to produce original entertainment content for all NBC-owned stations and other local properties, NBC announced today. LX.tv produces two…
Popular video site Break.com launched three Web sites and now represents a dozen more for ad sales as part of the company’s new growth strategy for 2008, Break announced today at NATPE. The new sites that are now part of…
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Michael Eisner’s new-media studio the Tornante Co. is launching a Web and mobile phone video project in conjunction with publishing house G.P. Putnam’s Sons’ newest Robin Cook novel, “Foreign Body.” The Web series in support of the book will debut…
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…
Social networking site MySpace formed a partnership with the BBC to bring archival short-form content to MySpaceTV. The deal is the first such global agreement between MySpaceTV and a major broadcaster, MySpace said. Under the deal, MySpace users can visit…