Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes, saying that $US0.99 TV rentals could “jeopardise” the entire medium, is now the third content giant to give Apple’s rental model a big media middle finger. And he’s not alone.
Future Apple TV owners, we hope you like Fox and ABC a whole lot, because NBC Universal is only the latest studio to say they’re not sharing their toys – $IS0.99 rentals would “devalue” their content, says NBC Universal’s CEO. [CNET via SlashGear]
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A study in incongruity: ArcAttack, the Tesla-coil playing musical act adored by geeks everywhere, rocking out for Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and That British Guy Who Isn’t Simon Cowell on America’s Got Talent. But something else is amiss, too…
Even though NBC showed off an iPad version of its site with awesome full-episode streaming of shows like The Office – and ABC and CBS are busy showing off their own iPad video – NBC’s decided to block iPad streaming for now.
Fox Mobile Group today announced Bitbop, a wireless subscription service that brings “premium” video content to US smartphone users. It’ll cost $US10 per month, and it’s the next best thing until a Hulu app gets here. Which, hey, still waiting!
Most of us have followed the whole NBC debacle since the very beginning, but a recap of the mess never hurts. Especially when it’s animated with an awkward voiceover. So watch, giggle, and tell us if you’re with Coco.
