We reported that Universal had seemingly inappropriately tried to pull the Mega Song video from YouTube. Now, in a leaked court filing, it claims to have a deal with Google that allows it to censor any video it damn well likes. More »
Universal Music’s legal department sure has been busy! Late last week UMG had a song defending Megaupload removed from YouTube on a false copyright claim. Then on Monday, the company had a news report removed on the same grounds. More »
Megaupload says it’s suing Universal Music Group. Wait, what? File sharing vector suing copyright holder? Last week, Megaupload went on the offensive against the recording industry with a video uploaded to YouTube featuring big name artists. Universal had it taken down. More »
Google Music is supposed to launch tomorrow in the US, but it is still hustling to ink deals with major record labels. According to Bloomberg, it’s a high-wire act — Universal might even sign tomorrow. Cutting it awfully close aren’t we Google? More »
Apple finally agreed to terms with Universal Records, who was the last of the four major labels holding out for their iCloud/iTunes streaming music service. More »
AllThingsD is reporting that EMI Music has just signed a deal with Spotify. Counting Spotify’s previous deal with Sony, the awesometastic music service now has two of the four major record labels locked up. More »
The 3D hype train keeps thundering along, but the number of content passengers riding it can still be counted on a single hand. But there’s good news for anyone looking for more 3D to watch on their new TVs, with Foxtel today announcing that the Universal animated hit Despicable Me will be available in 3D On Demand from January 27. More »
Months after retail stores went crazy promoting the benefits of 3D, there’s still a lack of 3D Blu-ray content available. Universal is addressing the issue by launching four new 3D packs over the next six weeks. More »
