Tech

TiVo Loses Less Money Than Predicted

Paul Bond — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:44 GMT

The DVR pioneer records a $10.3 million loss on $82.6 million in revenue while adding an impressive number of subscribers.

'Criminal Minds' Stars Endorse Water Quality App (Exclusive Video)

Aaron Couch — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A.J. Cook and Matthew Gray Gubler plug The Swim Guide App from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Waterkeeper Alliance.

Tumblr Founder Calls Yahoo Purchase 'Awesome,' Drops F-Bomb

Erin Carlson — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:03 GMT

Meanwhile, Marissa Mayer officially announces the $1.1 billion acquisition, promising "not to screw it up."

Former Universal Pictures Chair Set for Dubai Innovation Summit

Georg Szalai — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:37:04 GMT

David Linde, Pixar co-founder Alvy Ray Smith and "Avatar" actor Stephen Lang will appear at the December event, which is tied to the Dubai film festival.

Yahoo Approves Bid to Acquire Tumblr for $1.1 Billion

Erik Hayden — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:08 GMT

The internet company's board reportedly cleared the deal on Sunday.

Warner Bros. Wins Lawsuit Over Fictional Technology in 'Dark Knight Rises'

Eriq Gardner — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:31:20 GMT

A judge realizes there's a difference between movies and reality in analyzing a trademark claim over Catwoman's favorite piece of software.

DirecTV Interested in Acquiring Hulu (Report)

Paul Bond — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:16:46 GMT

It would be at least the second time the satellite TV company has expressed an interest in the Internet streamer.

Apple Investigation: Read Steve Jobs' Email to James Murdoch

THR Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:22:54 GMT

UPDATED: The Department of Justice is probing the tech giant for allegedly conspiring with HarperCollins to fix prices for e-books -- and undermine Amazon in the process.

Judge Denies Copyright Class Action Against YouTube

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:08 GMT

The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site.

Kim Dotcom Case to Be Reviewed By New Zealand's Supreme Court

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:44 GMT

The Megaupload founder has gotten the country's highest court to review a March decision over access to U.S. government documents.

DreamWorks Animation Launches 'Turbo' App and Contest

Carolyn Giardina — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:17 GMT

The “Shell Out” competition, presented by Verizon, offers $1 million in prizes.

Frank Ocean, Beck Lead O Music Awards Nominations

Stephanie Chan — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Justin Bieber, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miranda Lambert and Pussy Riot also vie for honors during the livestream on June 19.

Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

Gavin J. Blair — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:11:46 GMT

The first film shot in 8K will be screened at Cannes, showcasing the technology's 22.2 channel audio system and video that is 16 times the resolution of standard HD.

Chinese Web Giant Youku Tudou Reports Narrowed First-Quarter Loss

Clarence Tsui — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:32:47 GMT

The Beijing-based online TV company reported that revenue rose 21 percent in the latest period.

'Safe Haven,' 'Jack Reacher' Top Blu-ray, DVD Charts

Thomas K. Arnold — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:56:52 GMT

"Silver Linings Playbook" fell from its No. 1 spot.

Hollywood Post Alliance Awards Opens its Call for Entries

THR Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:15:27 GMT

The 8th annual HPA Awards will be held Nov. 7.

Aereo Goes for the Big Win in Legal Battle

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:21:14 GMT

In a fight with broadcasters, the Barry Diller-backed company files for summary judgment.

Cannes: uMedia Launches new VFX Financing Scheme

Scott Roxborough — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The Belgium group will finance up to 40 percent of a film's VFX budget in exchange for doing the work in house.

Anti-Piracy Technology Links Consumers With Legitimate Services

Carolyn Giardina — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:45:51 GMT

Verance is offering Cinavia Level 3, creating a "penalty-free transition" for viewers of pirated films to obtain their entertainment through a legal platform.

Google Nabs Sony, Universal for On-Demand Music Service

Alex Pham, Billboard — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:57:07 GMT

UPDATED: More details have been unveiled about the tech giant's new musical venture, which is poised to rival Spotify and Rhapsody.

YouTube Space LA Chief on Hosting Matt Damon and Charging to Watch Videos (Q&A)

Paul Bond — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Liam Collins reveals why the company's studio is attracting A-list talent, which celebrity channels draw the most traffic and whether people really will pay to watch its content.

Why L.A.'s Westside Is Seeing a Digital Studio Boom

Rebecca Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Top talent are flocking to cutting-edge facilities owned by the likes of YouTube and other companies.

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre 'Academy' to Open at USC With $70 Million Donation

Shirley Halperin — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:59:14 GMT

The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation will offer select students a unique four-year program, starting in Fall of 2014.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Takes 71 Percent of Fandango Sales

Aaron Couch — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:47:34 GMT

The J.J. Abrams sequel is selling twice as many tickets as its 2009 predecessor at the same point in that film's cycle.

Aereo to Launch in Atlanta in June

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:07:32 GMT

Expanding beyond New York, the digital TV distributor is also changing its pricing structure as it hunts for customers.