The Blog for Video 2.0
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
YouTube's CBS deal falls apart
More news from the big boys in the video 2.0 world...The Wall Street Journal is reporting that A deal between Google Inc. and CBS Corp. that would let YouTube users watch clips from CBS shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” has unraveled.
The two companies had been closing in on a multi-year deal but could not agree on key issues such as the length of the partnership.
Traditional media companies are looking for ways to court online users as viewers split their leisure time surfing the Web and using digital media devices like Apple Inc.’s iPod. While Google/YouTube, Joost and other large providers continue to look toward big media, independent content providers such as filmmakers, musicians and video producers can find distribution for their movies and videos at http://www.hungryflix.com.
The talks may resume, and the two companies have agreeed to work on smaller scale initiatives in the short term.
HungryFlix provides video downloads for the iPod, PSP and computer.
The two companies had been closing in on a multi-year deal but could not agree on key issues such as the length of the partnership.
Traditional media companies are looking for ways to court online users as viewers split their leisure time surfing the Web and using digital media devices like Apple Inc.’s iPod. While Google/YouTube, Joost and other large providers continue to look toward big media, independent content providers such as filmmakers, musicians and video producers can find distribution for their movies and videos at http://www.hungryflix.com.
The talks may resume, and the two companies have agreeed to work on smaller scale initiatives in the short term.
HungryFlix provides video downloads for the iPod, PSP and computer.
Labels: Google, media, online distribution, video 2.0, video distribution, youtube
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Joost to distribute Viacom Content
Viacom has signed a deal to deliver television and theatrical programming to to the new Joost Internet TV service.
TV shows expected to debut once the deal is closed include MTV's "Laguna Beach," "Beavis and Butthead," "The Real World," "Punk'd" and "My Super Sweet 16." Comedy Central will provide episodes from "Stella," "Comedy Central Presents" and "Freak Show." BET's offerings will include "Beef The Series," "DMX: Soul of a Man," "Comic View" and "American Gangster." Country Music Television, MTV2, Logo, Spike TV, mtvU, VH1 and Gametrailers.com will also provide content.
The deal is clearly targeted at teens and young adults, a huge advertising demographic and one that is open to viewing content on their computers.
Joost has been receiving positive reviews for their rich client software and great user experience. Joost was formed last year by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, founders of the Internet calling service Skype.
Also of note is the fact that Viacom has selected Joost over YouTube/Google. It seems that YouTube will now look to form partnerships of it's own and the IPTV space will enter it's next phase.
While the large corporations move forward, independent filmmakers, video producers and content providers can find distribution for their films at HungryFlix.
TV shows expected to debut once the deal is closed include MTV's "Laguna Beach," "Beavis and Butthead," "The Real World," "Punk'd" and "My Super Sweet 16." Comedy Central will provide episodes from "Stella," "Comedy Central Presents" and "Freak Show." BET's offerings will include "Beef The Series," "DMX: Soul of a Man," "Comic View" and "American Gangster." Country Music Television, MTV2, Logo, Spike TV, mtvU, VH1 and Gametrailers.com will also provide content.
The deal is clearly targeted at teens and young adults, a huge advertising demographic and one that is open to viewing content on their computers.
Joost has been receiving positive reviews for their rich client software and great user experience. Joost was formed last year by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, founders of the Internet calling service Skype.
Also of note is the fact that Viacom has selected Joost over YouTube/Google. It seems that YouTube will now look to form partnerships of it's own and the IPTV space will enter it's next phase.
While the large corporations move forward, independent filmmakers, video producers and content providers can find distribution for their films at HungryFlix.
Labels: iptv, joost, media, online distribution, tv, video 2.0, video distribution, youtube
Monday, February 12, 2007
Lionsgate Films on iTunes soon
Apple announced in a joint statement with Lionsgate that more than 150 movies from the studio would be added to the iTunes store by the end of the month.
“We’re delighted to offer these incredibly popular Lionsgate films on iTunes, and look forward to adding even more films in the future,” said Steve Beeks, president of Lionsgate. “iTunes lets users download these wonderful films to watch on their computer, TV or iPod, so movie fans can take their favorite Lionsgate films with them anywhere.”
iTunes customers will be able to purchase blockbuster Lionsgate films like “Terminator 2,” “LA Story,” “Basic Instinct,” “The Blair Witch Project” and “Dirty Dancing” and more than 150 titles coming to iTunes this month. Lionsgate joins Paramount and Disney, who just recently announced that it had sold over 1.3 million movies since it joined the store.
It appears that the release is limited to a portion of Lionsgate's catalog rather than new releases, similar to the current deal with Paramount.
This adds to the options available to customers in the US. Movie fans can also download movies from HungryFlix.com, which offers great independent content not available on iTunes.
“We’re delighted to offer these incredibly popular Lionsgate films on iTunes, and look forward to adding even more films in the future,” said Steve Beeks, president of Lionsgate. “iTunes lets users download these wonderful films to watch on their computer, TV or iPod, so movie fans can take their favorite Lionsgate films with them anywhere.”
iTunes customers will be able to purchase blockbuster Lionsgate films like “Terminator 2,” “LA Story,” “Basic Instinct,” “The Blair Witch Project” and “Dirty Dancing” and more than 150 titles coming to iTunes this month. Lionsgate joins Paramount and Disney, who just recently announced that it had sold over 1.3 million movies since it joined the store.
It appears that the release is limited to a portion of Lionsgate's catalog rather than new releases, similar to the current deal with Paramount.
This adds to the options available to customers in the US. Movie fans can also download movies from HungryFlix.com, which offers great independent content not available on iTunes.
Labels: apple, apple tv, ipod, iTunes, media, movies, online video, studios, video distribution
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