Cartoon Network Pushes Online Gaming
To Expand Reach, Channel Will Offer More Online Kids’ Competitions, Video
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Apple Refuses to Carry NBC’s New Fall Shows
NBC Universal has decided not to renew its agreement with Apple’s iTunes to carry NBCU shows on the download service, sparking retail retaliation from the computer giant. In response to NBCU’s decision, Apple today said it would not make NBC’s…
ESPN Relaunches ESPN360.com
ESPN is readying a relaunch of its broadband service ESPN360.com, part of its effort to create a true online sports channel that will feature up to 11 live sporting events at once. The channel, which is currently available to 17…
Local Spot TV Exchange Up to 28 Broadcast Groups
TVB’s ePort Aims to Replace Paper Transactions, Launches in November
Travel Channel Commits to Hi-Def
HD Simulcast Set to Launch in First Quarter
Sony Offers Combo Computer-HDTV
All-in-One Device Features Blu-ray DVD Technology
Rounding Up HD News: Warner HD Executive Leaves
Warner HD Executive Leaves Steve Nickerson, Warner Home Video’s senior VP of worldwide high definition, will be leaving the company to pursue other interests at the end of September, according to TVPredictions.com. Mr. Nickerson has supported the dual-format approach in…
This Week in HD: ‘X-Men: The Last Stand,’ ‘Idiocracy,’ ‘Entourage’
HD programming picks for Aug 30-Sept. 5: “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Idiocracy,” “Entourage” “X-Men: “The Last Stand” (HBO HD). Saturday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.: A full-scale war ensues after an antibody that can turn mutants into humans is discovered in…
NBC, News Corp. Christen Online Video Venture Hulu
News Corp. and NBC Universal have named their online video joint venture Hulu. The venture is designed to be the ad-supported home for Web videos from News Corp., NBC Universal and other content companies that want to participate. The venture…
Comedy Central Extends ‘South Park’ Deal
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone extended their deal with Comedy Central for three years in an agreement that calls for the pair to form a digital development studio. It’s one of the highest-profile deals to make a…