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Physical media is slowly dying, or so it seems, and we all know it.  The retailers know it, too, and some have been striving to find a way to survive if/when the transition finally happens.  One of those retailers, Best Buy, has just inked an interesting deal with CinemaNow that… Continue Reading »

We’ve heard it all before, that the DVD is dying, and that the Blu-Ray might not even matter for movies, that the industry is going towards digital download.  While that may be true, there is a chance that we might be seeing another physical way of distributing movies before we… Continue Reading »

Since June 2008, the Motion Picture Association of America (“MPAA”) has moved forward with a petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the right to use selectable output control (SOC).  This practice involves disabling the analog or digital portions of a video stream to the consumer.  The MPAA claims… Continue Reading »

. Ever wanted to sidle up alongside Rambo in ‘Nam?  Maybe you wanted to be part of the Goonie gang and add your own truffle shuffle?  Perhaps your gaming skills could help fight the Kodan Armada?  Whatever your cause, the Yoostar can make it happen. Yoostar is a “studio grade”… Continue Reading »

Blockbuster and Motorola have recently announced a partnership that will allow users to stream OnDemand movies to their phones.  The details are pretty light, however it was noted that the streaming will come in the form of a Blockbuster OnDemand application that will be made available for select Motorola phones.… Continue Reading »

Instant streaming movies really seem to be the way everything is going. Blu-ray isn’t exactly the hottest selling format and an increasing number of players are also including streaming services for those who want to watch something right that moment rather than going to get the disc, or waiting for… Continue Reading »

The ‘net is currently all abuzz with speculation as to who might be the proud new papa to internet movie rental giant, Netflix.  We’re hearing Amazon being tossed about left and right as a suitor and a couple of people are even throwing Microsoft’s name into the ring.  There are… Continue Reading »

Digital 3D is becoming quite popular in movie theaters as of late.  Even the latest Pixar film, “Up,” is using the technology.  The only problem with Digital 3D is it tends to get lost in translation over to Blu-ray or DVD releases.  Without a display that is made for the… Continue Reading »

Oh, say it isn’t so!  Based on hints given by Jonathon Miller, the newly appointed chief digital officer of News Corp., Hulu may not remain the place to go for free video on the ‘net, because it will be coming with a price tag attached to it. Miller used to… Continue Reading »

YouTube may be dabbling in live streaming videos and Hulu may be getting Disney content, but don’t forget about Sony.  Sony’s video site, Crackle.com, is turning it up by producing two video shows that will air only on Crackle.  Sony looks like it’s putting money behind these new shows.  One… Continue Reading »