Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Prisoner - Exciting Thriller HD Short Film on HungryFlix.com
Labels: iphone, ipod, ipod videos, movie, movie downloads
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Revver sold to LiveUniverse; Stage6.com Closed
Last month, video site Revver.com was sold in a fire salee. LiveUniverse, an online entertainment company led by MySpace founder Brad Greenspan purchased the online video sharing site for a reported $3.5 million. Revver had previously received $12.5 million in funding from such investors as cable giant Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) CMCSA and venture capital firms Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Another video startup, Stage6.com, shut down operations last month. Stage6, owned by digital media pioneer DivX DIVX, pulled the plug even though its viewership had been rising since November. It had 10.7 million views in January. DivX has stated that they did not have the resources to run the site and that copyright issues were a growing concern. LiveUniverse is reported to be making an offer for Stage6.
The recent consolidations and closings leave a still crowded field of online video sites with Veoh.com, Break.com, Metacafe, HungryFlix, and many others battling for page views and visitors.
Another video startup, Stage6.com, shut down operations last month. Stage6, owned by digital media pioneer DivX DIVX, pulled the plug even though its viewership had been rising since November. It had 10.7 million views in January. DivX has stated that they did not have the resources to run the site and that copyright issues were a growing concern. LiveUniverse is reported to be making an offer for Stage6.
The recent consolidations and closings leave a still crowded field of online video sites with Veoh.com, Break.com, Metacafe, HungryFlix, and many others battling for page views and visitors.
Labels: hungryflix, movie downloads, online video, video distribution
Sunday, March 2, 2008
HungryFlix.com raises file size to 1GB in order to support HD content
HungryFlix.com is releasing system improvements today that will greatly enhance the site's ability to handle larger file sizes and scalability to more users.
These improvements have led the site to increase their maximum file size from 500MB to 1GB. Content providers have always been able to store as many files as they wish but with the file size doubled, the door is open to more HD content.
"We are seeing growth on both sides of the HD equation" said HungryFlix CEO Brian Andrews. "Prosumer HD equipment is now in the hands of more filmmakers and producers. These people are shooting in HD and want to present their content in the best possible resolution. Likewise, we are seeing growth in the home media server market with game consoles, slingbox and Apple TV. So we now have both providers and consumers look for HD quality."
HungryFlix.com's goal is to provide consumers and providers with the most choice available anywhere. Users can purchase DRM-free content and move it from one device to another without restrictions.
These improvements have led the site to increase their maximum file size from 500MB to 1GB. Content providers have always been able to store as many files as they wish but with the file size doubled, the door is open to more HD content.
"We are seeing growth on both sides of the HD equation" said HungryFlix CEO Brian Andrews. "Prosumer HD equipment is now in the hands of more filmmakers and producers. These people are shooting in HD and want to present their content in the best possible resolution. Likewise, we are seeing growth in the home media server market with game consoles, slingbox and Apple TV. So we now have both providers and consumers look for HD quality."
HungryFlix.com's goal is to provide consumers and providers with the most choice available anywhere. Users can purchase DRM-free content and move it from one device to another without restrictions.
Labels: apple tv, hungryflix, indie film, ipod movies, movie downloads
Friday, January 18, 2008
Apple announces movie rentals via iTunes and Apple tV
At the annual MacWorld Expo this week, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the availability of movie rentals via both iTunes and now directly from the Apple TV.
Apple was able to secure deals from all major and independent film studios including Fox, Universal, Warner and Disney. Library titles will be offered at $2.99, new releases at $3.99 and HD verisons for an additional dollar.
The DRM restrictions are consistent with offerings from Microsoft's Xbox 360 Marketplace, Amazon Unbox and traditional cable pay-per-view. Customers will have 30 days to watch a downloaded film. Once a user starts watching, they will have 24 hours to complete the film before their download expires.
Included in the announcement were upgrades to Apple TV which now includes the tag line, "no computer required." Users can now rent movies directly from their Apple TV device without going through iTunes. This is a great benefit for Apple TV users and may push Apple's portable media dominance into the family room.
For people looking for independent content for their iPod or Apple TV, HungryFlix.com offers movie downloads with no DRM restrictions starting at just $0.99.
Apple was able to secure deals from all major and independent film studios including Fox, Universal, Warner and Disney. Library titles will be offered at $2.99, new releases at $3.99 and HD verisons for an additional dollar.
The DRM restrictions are consistent with offerings from Microsoft's Xbox 360 Marketplace, Amazon Unbox and traditional cable pay-per-view. Customers will have 30 days to watch a downloaded film. Once a user starts watching, they will have 24 hours to complete the film before their download expires.
Included in the announcement were upgrades to Apple TV which now includes the tag line, "no computer required." Users can now rent movies directly from their Apple TV device without going through iTunes. This is a great benefit for Apple TV users and may push Apple's portable media dominance into the family room.
For people looking for independent content for their iPod or Apple TV, HungryFlix.com offers movie downloads with no DRM restrictions starting at just $0.99.
Labels: apple tv, download, ipod, iTunes, movie downloads
Friday, December 28, 2007
Apple and Fox to offer movie rentals via iTunes?
As had been speculated earlier in the month, News Corp. (NYSE: NWS) and its studio Twentieth Century Fox have signed a deal with Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) to allow users to rent the latest Fox DVD releases by downloading a digital copy from Apple’s iTunes platform for a limited time, reports FT, citing sources. No pricing info in the story, though an earlier report in June pegged it at around $2.99 per rental.
The new deal will likely be announced at the Macworld show on January 14, and FT portrays it as a deal that “has the potential to transform film distribution.” I am not so sure the consumer market is ready yet...also, download speeds and time, usually on the higher side for movie files, still matter. Also, the Disney movie downloads on iTunes haven’t burned the charts yet in any meaningful way.
One interesting twist that will help, though: Besides the online rental deal, a digital file protected by Apple’s DRM scheme FairPlay will be included in new Fox DVD releases, enabling film content to ripped to a PC and video iPod. DVD content can already be moved to an iPod but this requires a bit of an effort.
The new deal will likely be announced at the Macworld show on January 14, and FT portrays it as a deal that “has the potential to transform film distribution.” I am not so sure the consumer market is ready yet...also, download speeds and time, usually on the higher side for movie files, still matter. Also, the Disney movie downloads on iTunes haven’t burned the charts yet in any meaningful way.
One interesting twist that will help, though: Besides the online rental deal, a digital file protected by Apple’s DRM scheme FairPlay will be included in new Fox DVD releases, enabling film content to ripped to a PC and video iPod. DVD content can already be moved to an iPod but this requires a bit of an effort.
Labels: apple, ipod, movie downloads, movies
Friday, December 7, 2007
Movie Gallery closing MovieBeam download service
Video Business is reporting that Movie Gallery confirmed it will close its MovieBeam set-top box download service on Dec. 15.
The video chain acquired MovieBeam earlier this year from the Walt Disney Co. and others investors. Movie Gallery said the initial acquisition cost plus any ongoing development expenses would amount to less than $10 million this year.
The previous investors had spent more than $100 million on the service.
Movie Gallery filed for bankruptcy protection in October.
The video chain acquired MovieBeam earlier this year from the Walt Disney Co. and others investors. Movie Gallery said the initial acquisition cost plus any ongoing development expenses would amount to less than $10 million this year.
The previous investors had spent more than $100 million on the service.
Movie Gallery filed for bankruptcy protection in October.
Labels: bankruptcy, movie downloads
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Next Burns Indie to Premiere in iTunes
he iTunes Store will now debut Purple Violets on November 20, a $4 million film from indie director Edward Burns. It will be the first time a feature film debuts exclusively on the iTunes Store, according to the New York Times, and the latest step towards injecting life into the store's struggling movie section. For now, it seems as though only indies are steadily hopping on board and singing the praises of the iTunes Store.
There are other resources for indie filmmakers, including the iPod Movies site HungryFlix.com.
Time will tell on how much success indie have in these new models.
There are other resources for indie filmmakers, including the iPod Movies site HungryFlix.com.
Time will tell on how much success indie have in these new models.
Labels: independent film, iTunes, movie downloads
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
New DVD Release to include downloadable movies
In a major move toward providing more choice for consumers, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will include on its Live Free or Die Hard DVD a digital file of the movie that can be downloaded from the disc to a PC or portable device.
Warner Home Video will include downloadable movie files on its Dec. 11 DVD Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
The digital Live Free copy will come in two versions, one for the PC and one for portable video players featuring Microsoft Windows’ PlaysForSure technology. However, the file’s digital rights management is currently not compatible for playback on Apple products, such as video iPods.
Warner Home Video will include downloadable movie files on its Dec. 11 DVD Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
The digital Live Free copy will come in two versions, one for the PC and one for portable video players featuring Microsoft Windows’ PlaysForSure technology. However, the file’s digital rights management is currently not compatible for playback on Apple products, such as video iPods.
Labels: fox, ipod, movie downloads, portable media, Warner
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
ZDNet Asks: Where to do you stand on digital media ethics?
ZDNet's Ed Bott asks where you stand on the legal issues around digital media in this article.
HungryFlix.com has always felt that artists deserve to be paid, there is no question there. The debate does heat up when we look at organizations such as the RIAA, MPAA, big record companies and movie studios and their control over what we can and can not do with media that we purchase.
DRM simply does not work. It keeps honest people honest, nothing more. It is time to move past these failed DRM schemes and deliver real value to consumers. If you are looking for DRM-free movie downloads be sure to check out HungryFlix.com.
HungryFlix.com has always felt that artists deserve to be paid, there is no question there. The debate does heat up when we look at organizations such as the RIAA, MPAA, big record companies and movie studios and their control over what we can and can not do with media that we purchase.
DRM simply does not work. It keeps honest people honest, nothing more. It is time to move past these failed DRM schemes and deliver real value to consumers. If you are looking for DRM-free movie downloads be sure to check out HungryFlix.com.
Labels: DRM, iTunes, movie downloads, music downloads
Video download sites reviewed
Apple TV Source, a great blog that covers all things Apple TV, has posted a review of video download stores that offer and alternative to iTunes for Apple TV owners.
The site takes a look at HungryFlix.com, which offers Apple TV movie downloads from independent filmmakers. Apple TV Source says that with some improvements HungryFlix can become, "a powerhouse for independent filmmakers."
The site takes a look at HungryFlix.com, which offers Apple TV movie downloads from independent filmmakers. Apple TV Source says that with some improvements HungryFlix can become, "a powerhouse for independent filmmakers."
Labels: apple tv, filmmaking, hungryflix, independent, indie film, iTunes, movie downloads
Monday, October 1, 2007
Can the independent video store survive?
In the wake of large chain video stores, DVD sales, Video On Demand, Netflix and video downloads Content Agenda is reporting that "Independent video stores need niche to survive".
Many small mom and pop video shops have already closed their doors due to increased competition form large chain stores. Industry insiders say brick-and-mortar stores will dwindle in the next few years, eventually being replaced by online operations.
Dean Brandt, owner of the Dreaming Ant movie-rental stores in Pittsburgh's Oakland and Bloomfield neighborhoods, said that he sees the DVD-rental business migrating more toward businesses that have movie downloads to computers or televisions.
To survive, a movie-rental store must find a niche, Brandt explained. His forte is foreign and independent movies, and keeping attuned to his customers' wants.
"I think there's always going to be a need for an immediate fix, and that's why the video store is still around," he said. "It's like bookstores. People like seeing the selections, looking at the cases, talking to people."
Charles Hall, senior analyst with Rider Research, a Louisiana-based group focusing on the Internet's impact on the entertainment industry, estimated that within seven years a sizable number of movies with high-quality pictures and sound will be downloaded from the Internet to computers or televisions.
But video rental stores will survive for a while because of those customers who don't want to use other services or are slower to embrace the changes in how their movies are delivered.
There are many options today, and the list will continue to grow over the next few years.
Checking out history
Highlights in video and DVD rentals over the years.
1977 -- George Atkinson launches the first video rental store, a 600-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles.
1983 -- Less than 10 percent of U.S. households own videocassette recorders.
1997 -- The DVD is introduced in the United States.
2000 -- Video sell-through revenues total $8.3 billion, surpassing theatrical box office sales of $7.7 billion for the first time.
2002 -- MovieLink launches its Internet video-on-demand store.
2003 -- Annual rentals of DVDs exceed VHS rental revenues for first time -- $4.38 billion to $3.82 billion.
2004 -- McDonald's launches Redbox DVD rental kiosks; Blockbuster begins its online DVD rental service.
2006 -- CinemaNow launches the first "download to burn DVD" service for major theatrical motion pictures; first Blu-Ray high-definition discs are issued.
Source: The Entertainment Merchants Association
Many small mom and pop video shops have already closed their doors due to increased competition form large chain stores. Industry insiders say brick-and-mortar stores will dwindle in the next few years, eventually being replaced by online operations.
Dean Brandt, owner of the Dreaming Ant movie-rental stores in Pittsburgh's Oakland and Bloomfield neighborhoods, said that he sees the DVD-rental business migrating more toward businesses that have movie downloads to computers or televisions.
To survive, a movie-rental store must find a niche, Brandt explained. His forte is foreign and independent movies, and keeping attuned to his customers' wants.
"I think there's always going to be a need for an immediate fix, and that's why the video store is still around," he said. "It's like bookstores. People like seeing the selections, looking at the cases, talking to people."
Charles Hall, senior analyst with Rider Research, a Louisiana-based group focusing on the Internet's impact on the entertainment industry, estimated that within seven years a sizable number of movies with high-quality pictures and sound will be downloaded from the Internet to computers or televisions.
But video rental stores will survive for a while because of those customers who don't want to use other services or are slower to embrace the changes in how their movies are delivered.
There are many options today, and the list will continue to grow over the next few years.
Checking out history
Highlights in video and DVD rentals over the years.
1977 -- George Atkinson launches the first video rental store, a 600-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles.
1983 -- Less than 10 percent of U.S. households own videocassette recorders.
1997 -- The DVD is introduced in the United States.
2000 -- Video sell-through revenues total $8.3 billion, surpassing theatrical box office sales of $7.7 billion for the first time.
2002 -- MovieLink launches its Internet video-on-demand store.
2003 -- Annual rentals of DVDs exceed VHS rental revenues for first time -- $4.38 billion to $3.82 billion.
2004 -- McDonald's launches Redbox DVD rental kiosks; Blockbuster begins its online DVD rental service.
2006 -- CinemaNow launches the first "download to burn DVD" service for major theatrical motion pictures; first Blu-Ray high-definition discs are issued.
Source: The Entertainment Merchants Association
Labels: blockbuster, DVD rental, movie downloads, video stores
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Rumor Mill: Apple to release widescreen iPod today
Apple Inc. has a media event entitled "The Beat Goes On", scheduled for 10am PST today. The rumor mill has been going full force, with the most popular suggestions being complete updates to the iPod line. The biggest rumor is that of an iPhone-without-the-Phone iPod, or commonly known as the "widescreen iPod."
HungryFlix.com has been waiting for this "true video iPod" for two years. We feel that Apple will finally deliver today and that music and movie fans across the globe will rejoice.
And of course, once you get your shiny new widescreen iPod be sure to stop by HungryFlix for some great movie downloads.
HungryFlix.com has been waiting for this "true video iPod" for two years. We feel that Apple will finally deliver today and that music and movie fans across the globe will rejoice.
And of course, once you get your shiny new widescreen iPod be sure to stop by HungryFlix for some great movie downloads.
Labels: apple, iphone, ipod, movie downloads, movies, video downloads, video ipod, widescreen ipod
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
America's Chemical Angels - Awesome Documentary comes to HungryFlix
HungryFlix.com just received a great documentary, America's Chemical Angels
The problem of giving psychoactive drugs to millions of American children is rarely discussed in mainstream media. However, over the last three decades, there has been a continuing scholarly debate about the wisdom of putting millions of American schoolchildren on a lifetime prescription of psychoactive drugs to control behaviors and improve grades. Now, the federal government is bringing up the issue of dangerous side effects from those drugs.
The problem of giving psychoactive drugs to millions of American children is rarely discussed in mainstream media. However, over the last three decades, there has been a continuing scholarly debate about the wisdom of putting millions of American schoolchildren on a lifetime prescription of psychoactive drugs to control behaviors and improve grades. Now, the federal government is bringing up the issue of dangerous side effects from those drugs.
Labels: documentary, drugs, movie downloads, movies, Ritalin, teens
Media download stats fall in Japan
The number of downloads from legal music and video services in Japan has fallen for the first time, according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
A total of 111.6 million downloads were made during the second quarter of this year, down from 114.3 million in the first quarter of the year, the RIAJ said. The figures are derived from data supplied to the RIAJ by its 42 member companies.
Root causes for the drop were not yet determined. Even with the small decrease in volume, revenue managed a slight increase.
US-based startups like HungryFlix.com offer movie and music downloads and continue to see growth. It will be interesting to see if this negative trend moves to the US.
A total of 111.6 million downloads were made during the second quarter of this year, down from 114.3 million in the first quarter of the year, the RIAJ said. The figures are derived from data supplied to the RIAJ by its 42 member companies.
Root causes for the drop were not yet determined. Even with the small decrease in volume, revenue managed a slight increase.
US-based startups like HungryFlix.com offer movie and music downloads and continue to see growth. It will be interesting to see if this negative trend moves to the US.
Labels: digital download, download, hungryflix, iTunes, movie downloads, music downloads
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sony announces new video Walkman
Sony, the company that started the portal media craze with the original Walkman, has announced new devices that will play "open standard" music and video files.
The NWZ-A810 and NWZ-S610 are coming in September with prices ranging from $120 to $230.
The A810 has a 2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels (that's a half-inch smaller and half the vertical resolution of the video iPod, for those scoring at home), while the S610 has a 1.8-inch screen (same resolution). Both come in 2-, 4- and 8-GB sizes.
Time will tell if Sony can reclaim so of its past glory and steal some iPod thunder.
We at HungryFlix.com hope that the new Sony devices support MPEG4 and H.264 video so that Sony fans can download movies at HungryFlix.com.
The NWZ-A810 and NWZ-S610 are coming in September with prices ranging from $120 to $230.
The A810 has a 2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels (that's a half-inch smaller and half the vertical resolution of the video iPod, for those scoring at home), while the S610 has a 1.8-inch screen (same resolution). Both come in 2-, 4- and 8-GB sizes.
Time will tell if Sony can reclaim so of its past glory and steal some iPod thunder.
We at HungryFlix.com hope that the new Sony devices support MPEG4 and H.264 video so that Sony fans can download movies at HungryFlix.com.
Labels: ipod, movie downloads, mp3, mp4, sony
Saturday, July 21, 2007
HungryFlix Apple TV Giveaway
HungryFlix.com is holding our first contest, an Apple TV giveaway. Just regsiter for an account between July 20 - Sep 30, 2007 and you will be entered for a chance to win.
HungryFlix is the home of indie movie downloads for iPhone, iPod, PSP and Apple TV.
We are extremely excited about Apple TV and the opportunities it will open up for independent filmmakers and producers.
Stop by, create an account and download some great indie films today.
For contest rules please click here.
HungryFlix is the home of indie movie downloads for iPhone, iPod, PSP and Apple TV.
We are extremely excited about Apple TV and the opportunities it will open up for independent filmmakers and producers.
Stop by, create an account and download some great indie films today.
For contest rules please click here.
Labels: apple tv, contest, free, giveaway, hungryflix, iphone, movie downloads, movies, win, youtube
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
How the iPhone will change indie filmmaking - Forever
Unless you've been living in a cave, under a rock, or on the Dark Side of the Moon you know that on Friday June 29th Apple's new iPhone finally hit store shelves. Thousands of Apple and mobile phone fans waited in hundreds of lines for hours just for the privledge of dropping $499-$599 on the shiny new mobile phone/internet device/widescreen iPod. Analysts and tech geeks hailed the iPhone's arrival as a momentus event in the cell phone industry. I'm here to tell you that history will show the iPhone's release as one of the single biggest events in the history of independent filmmaking.
Hun? What, exactly, does the iPhone--a mobile phone/internet device/widescren iPod--have to do with indie filmmaking? Well, a lot. The movie download market must prepare for a great new phase as we look forward to more and more great devices capable of playing our content.
For independent content to survive and thrive, it must move to new delivery devices like Apple TV, iPod and now the iPhone. Support for these new devices will lead to growth in the audience for indie content. Many "mainstream" consumers will not view indie films at screenings, festivals or DVD. The films are too hard to find, often barried in video rental store shelves or playing in small art house theaters. This has been the case for the past few decades. Once every five years there is a breakout hit--a Clerks or Blair Witch--that gives the indie community something to rally around. The independent movie press declare, "We've arrived. This is the 'Year of the Indie'". Just as quickly as these hits arise, the excitement dies down and the great content made in the aftermath gets lost in the shuffle.
Now, for what may truely be the first time, consumers will have in their hands a great portable media device. You may argue that the iPod with video or the PSP have existed for a few years. But, these are devices that most people do not *have* to carry at all times. These are "luxury" devices that we carry when we want to. Cell phones are vastly different. Most Americans now carry their cell phone at all times--to the gym, on the bus, walking through the mall, at the ball game. We always have our phones with us. Now that Apple has delivered "the best iPod ever built" (Apple's words) and snuck it inside a phone, we now have a captive audience that will always have viewing capability.
This is, or has the potential to be, huge. Just look no farther than the iPhone's home screen. Right there on that gorgious 3.5" screen is a direct link to everyone's favorite dancing-cats-meet-dancing-teenagers clip sharing site, YouTube. Think about that. Apple put YouTube directly on the home screen of their revolutionary new device. Now, this could be entirely motivated by a new advertisting or search revenue deal Apple has struck with Google. But even if it is, the fact that YouTube is on the home screen of the iPhone can not be ignored.
Apple believes in mobile entertainment. They created the iPod so that we all could enjoy all our music at any time or place. Now, we are closer than ever to that dream for video. The iPhone's 3.5" screen has a resolution higher than many computer monitors. It displays MPEG4 H.264 video beautifully--better than any portable device ever has. These quality features combined with the simple fact that people will actually have the device with them, lead to great market opportunities.
Of course, the iPhone is, for now, a niche device. It's high price tag mean that it won't be found in the hands of many teens or college students in the near future. But just as with all technology, the price will drop over time. The iPhone will also force other handset makers and cell providers to design better devices. Devices that compete with the iPhone. When this happens, consumers win.
HungryFlix.com is ready to help independent producers, filmmakers and musicians in this new distribution world. We believe that this new class of mobile devices will open the doors to great indie content. It is time to get onboard. There are hundreds of thousands of movie and music fans out there with new devices that are hungry for great content. Feed Your Portable!
Hun? What, exactly, does the iPhone--a mobile phone/internet device/widescren iPod--have to do with indie filmmaking? Well, a lot. The movie download market must prepare for a great new phase as we look forward to more and more great devices capable of playing our content.
For independent content to survive and thrive, it must move to new delivery devices like Apple TV, iPod and now the iPhone. Support for these new devices will lead to growth in the audience for indie content. Many "mainstream" consumers will not view indie films at screenings, festivals or DVD. The films are too hard to find, often barried in video rental store shelves or playing in small art house theaters. This has been the case for the past few decades. Once every five years there is a breakout hit--a Clerks or Blair Witch--that gives the indie community something to rally around. The independent movie press declare, "We've arrived. This is the 'Year of the Indie'". Just as quickly as these hits arise, the excitement dies down and the great content made in the aftermath gets lost in the shuffle.
Now, for what may truely be the first time, consumers will have in their hands a great portable media device. You may argue that the iPod with video or the PSP have existed for a few years. But, these are devices that most people do not *have* to carry at all times. These are "luxury" devices that we carry when we want to. Cell phones are vastly different. Most Americans now carry their cell phone at all times--to the gym, on the bus, walking through the mall, at the ball game. We always have our phones with us. Now that Apple has delivered "the best iPod ever built" (Apple's words) and snuck it inside a phone, we now have a captive audience that will always have viewing capability.
This is, or has the potential to be, huge. Just look no farther than the iPhone's home screen. Right there on that gorgious 3.5" screen is a direct link to everyone's favorite dancing-cats-meet-dancing-teenagers clip sharing site, YouTube. Think about that. Apple put YouTube directly on the home screen of their revolutionary new device. Now, this could be entirely motivated by a new advertisting or search revenue deal Apple has struck with Google. But even if it is, the fact that YouTube is on the home screen of the iPhone can not be ignored.
Apple believes in mobile entertainment. They created the iPod so that we all could enjoy all our music at any time or place. Now, we are closer than ever to that dream for video. The iPhone's 3.5" screen has a resolution higher than many computer monitors. It displays MPEG4 H.264 video beautifully--better than any portable device ever has. These quality features combined with the simple fact that people will actually have the device with them, lead to great market opportunities.
Of course, the iPhone is, for now, a niche device. It's high price tag mean that it won't be found in the hands of many teens or college students in the near future. But just as with all technology, the price will drop over time. The iPhone will also force other handset makers and cell providers to design better devices. Devices that compete with the iPhone. When this happens, consumers win.
HungryFlix.com is ready to help independent producers, filmmakers and musicians in this new distribution world. We believe that this new class of mobile devices will open the doors to great indie content. It is time to get onboard. There are hundreds of thousands of movie and music fans out there with new devices that are hungry for great content. Feed Your Portable!
Labels: hungryflix, iphone, ipod, iTunes, movie downloads, movies, online video, video download, youtube
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
TiVo, Amazon to push download directly to TV
TiVo Inc. announced on Tuesday that many of its customers can now order pay-per-view movies and television shows from Amazon.com's Unbox download service directly from their TV, without a personal computer.
TiVo upgraded the "Amazon Unbox on TiVo" service to allow customers with high-speed Internet connections to select one of about 10,000 movies, shows or other video, using the TiVo remote control.
For TiVo, the new capabilities help to distinguish it's DVR units from less expensive models now offered by cable and satellite providers.
This is continued good news for the movie downloads market as it opens more doors for consumers to get great content and view it in the more comfortable family room setting.
Amazon Unbox competitor HungryFlix.com has offered movie downloads for Apple TV since the device's introduction in March.
TiVo upgraded the "Amazon Unbox on TiVo" service to allow customers with high-speed Internet connections to select one of about 10,000 movies, shows or other video, using the TiVo remote control.
For TiVo, the new capabilities help to distinguish it's DVR units from less expensive models now offered by cable and satellite providers.
This is continued good news for the movie downloads market as it opens more doors for consumers to get great content and view it in the more comfortable family room setting.
Amazon Unbox competitor HungryFlix.com has offered movie downloads for Apple TV since the device's introduction in March.
Labels: apple tv, digital download, internet video, iptv, movie downloads, online video, tivo
Friday, June 1, 2007
DRM Free Movie Downloads
Looking for great indie films? Visit HungryFlix.com today for great indie movie downloads for your iPod, PSP and Apple TV.
All movies are free of DRM and downloads start at just $0.99.
www.hungryflix.com
Labels: digital download, DRM, hungryflix, movie downloads
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wages of Sin on Sale at HungryFlix - Movie downloads for Apple TV
Wages of Sin, a B-movie martial arts flick, is the world's first independent film delivered to Apple TV. In a special promotion, TimeCode Mechanics is offering this feature length movie download for just $1.99 at HungryFlix.com. But, this special pricing is only for the 24 hours of fun we call Friday The 13th!!!
The future of online distribution for independent films is here!
Stop by HungryFlix and check out all the great downloads from TimeCode Mechanics:
Wages of Sin for Apple TV
Wages of Sin Fight Choreography for Apple TV
TimeCode's Producer Page
The future of online distribution for independent films is here!
Stop by HungryFlix and check out all the great downloads from TimeCode Mechanics:
Wages of Sin for Apple TV
Wages of Sin Fight Choreography for Apple TV
TimeCode's Producer Page
Labels: apple tv, digital download, hungryflix, movie downloads, wages of sin
Monday, April 2, 2007
HungryFlix.com Online
Look us up online. We're everywhere!
| hungryflix blog | blog.hungryflix.com |
| hungryflix podcast | www.flilxpodcast.com |
| myspace | www.myspace.com/hungryflix |
| virb | www.virb.com/hungryflix |
| Squidoo | www.squidoo.com/hungryflix |
Labels: digital download, hungryflix, movie downloads, online distribution, online video
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Apple TV-ready film available on HungryFlix
Forward looking director/producer Nathyn Brendan Masters has released an Apple TV compatible special edition of his new action film "Wages of Sin" on HungryFlix.com.
The Apple TV version will give users a near DVD quality product at a lower price and with the convience of being able to view the movie on an iPod, computer with iTunes or on the new Apple TV device.
Download Wages of Sin at HungryFlix.com today!
The Apple TV version will give users a near DVD quality product at a lower price and with the convience of being able to view the movie on an iPod, computer with iTunes or on the new Apple TV device.
Download Wages of Sin at HungryFlix.com today!
Labels: apple tv, digital download, indie film, iTunes, movie downloads
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Video of Apple TV in action!
Well, you know we here at http://www.hungryflix.com are very exicited about the Apple TV and similar devices. Here is a quick little clip showing the Apple TV in action with one of the great films available at hungryflix.com.
Video of Apple TV in action
Video of Apple TV in action
Labels: apple tv, hungryflix, iTunes, movie downloads, online distribution, quicktime
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Could Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads actually help others?
When mega retailer Wal-Mart enters a market, most existing competitors fear for their life. This may not be the case with online distribution and movie downloads claims CinemaNow CEO Curt Marvis.
ContentAgenda.com is reporting that Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads may actually help because it bring more studio support for online distribution. Wal-Mart pushes 40% of all DVD sales, this has kept the studios from attempting anything online that would annoy Wal-Mart.
Marvis predicts that "by 2010 downloading of movie and video content will be as commonplace as downloading of music is in today's world. It will happen that fast."
We are already seeing some movie downloads with the limited success of CinemaNow, Amazon Unbox, HungryFlix.com, iTunes, Vongo and MovieLink.
What separates the movie downloads at HungryFlix.com is the premium independent content that can not be found at other sites.
ContentAgenda.com is reporting that Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads may actually help because it bring more studio support for online distribution. Wal-Mart pushes 40% of all DVD sales, this has kept the studios from attempting anything online that would annoy Wal-Mart.
Marvis predicts that "by 2010 downloading of movie and video content will be as commonplace as downloading of music is in today's world. It will happen that fast."
We are already seeing some movie downloads with the limited success of CinemaNow, Amazon Unbox, HungryFlix.com, iTunes, Vongo and MovieLink.
What separates the movie downloads at HungryFlix.com is the premium independent content that can not be found at other sites.
Labels: amazon unbox, hungryflix, indie film, iTunes, movie downloads, online distribution, online video
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