Local suitors have reportedly been told that Netflix wants to launch in Oz in the next 12 to 18 months. I wouldn’t be surprised. They’re expanding into Latin America this year, and here we are rolling out an NBN. But what would it mean for the likes of Bigpond Movies or Fetch TV? More »
Sony’s video on demand service was turned on in Australia Tuesday morning, letting users of connected Bravia TVs, Sony home theatre systems and Blu-ray players stream movies for $5. And to bizarrely prove the point that devices like its new Blu-ray 3D player with Wi-Fi will let even old TVs connect to the internet, Sony went retro. More »
If you’re rubbing up against data caps or a generally poor connection, gleaming, streaming HD probably isn’t helping at all. So now Netflix is letting you dial down, Technologizer reports: choose from “good”, “better” or “best”. More »
In the streaming video wars, Miramax has today settled comfortably into the role of Switzerland. That sweet deal it lined up with Netflix a few weeks ago? Today they announced basically the same for Hulu. Good Will Hunting all around! More »
I know. Sometimes Netflix Watch Instantly seems like an endless stream of Daddy Daycare sequels, as more and more studios strip away the good stuff. But take heart! Miramax just signed a multi-year agreement that’s going to deliver lots of high-quality movies starring people with cool accents, starting in June. More »
