Entertainment

Could Hulu Selling Itself Actually Be Good For Content?

Both CNBC and the Wall Street Journal reporters have sources telling them Hulu received an offer to be bought out, and now they’re considering it. The main consequence of such a sale would would revolve around network and cable television content on the site.


May 13, 2011
Entertainment

ABC iView Coming To Some Older Viera TVs Too

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When Panasonic announced that it would finally be offering ABC’s iView through the Viera Connect service, it was an announcement specifically for the new range of television screens. But what about older Viera screens? Turns out, some models will see the IPTV service arrive soon.


May 11, 2011
Entertainment

Panasonic Bringing ABC iView To Viera TVs

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Given that the ABC’s mantra is to spread its content far and wide, it’s no surprise that Panasonic today has announced that its Smart Viera online content hub will offer ABC’s iView service.


January 28, 2011
Entertainment

How Hulu Lost Its Place In A Netflix World

Hulu is a terrific service. Who could argue with free, current episodes of primetime TV on your computer? But for months now, Netflix has been eating Hulu’s lunch. And Hulu’s plan to fight back sounds more like a swan song.


January 27, 2011
Entertainment

ABC Will Be Fast-Tracking Doctor Who This Year

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Some good news for Doctor Who fans – according to an interview on TV Tonight, the ABC is planning on fast tracking the UK sci-fi show to Australian TV sets this year.


January 10, 2011
Entertainment

Disney, ESPN, ABC Widgets Could Stream To Yahoo TVs Soon

The WSJ has heard from those elusive sources, who’re claiming that Yahoo is talking with Disney about developing TV-streaming widgets for the ESPN, ABC and Disney networks. People with Yahoo Connected TVs could stream TV shows from those networks, along with movie trailers and in ESPN’s case, stats.


December 9, 2010
Entertainment

Netflix Will Soon Stream ABC TV And Movies: Lost! Scrubs!

Heaps of ABC TV shows and movies will be coming to Netflix soon, thanks to a new deal with Disney. That includes all of Lost, all of Scrubs, the first two High School Musicals and a whole lot more.


December 3, 2010
Entertainment

ABC iView Also Coming To Samsung IPTVs, Blu-ray Players Next Year

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Here’s a spot of good news for iView lovers who don’t have a PS3 or Bravia TV or iPad. An out-of-the-browser version of our favourite catch-up TV service is coming to Samsung internet-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players in the new year.


Entertainment

iView App For iPad Includes Watchlists, AirPlay

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Everyone loves the ABC’s iView service and is clamouring for it to be available on more platforms. That process got a big boost today with the launch of an iPad app for accessing iView.


November 11, 2010
Entertainment

No Streaming For You: Every Major Network Site Blocks Google TV

Fox has decided to join the big broadcaster blockade of Google TV, blocking it from accessing its website to stream video content.