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Netflix Beefs Up Original Programming with Comedy Series

iTVedia — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:38:17 GMT

Netflix will develop another new television series in a further push toward original programming, ramping up its competition with HBO.

Netflix Original Series Challenges HBO

iTVedia — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:10 GMT

Netflix' first original series, "Lilyhammer," debuted online in its entirety, following the company's long-term strategy to challenge HBO and other competitors.

Netflix Slapped with Class Action Lawsuit

iTVedia — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:14:26 GMT

Netflix is facing a class action lawsuit by its own shareholders, as the struggling company takes another blow to its reputation.

CES 2012: Hollywood Strikes Back with Amazon-UltraViolet Partnership

iTVedia — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:12:29 GMT

Hollywood's answer to the rise of video streaming got a major boost as Amazon signed on to offer digital movies and TV episodes in the format.

Roku Streaming Stick Does Away With Cables

iTVedia — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:45:28 GMT

Roku plans to introduce the Streaming Stick at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, an innovation that could affect the future of smart TVs.

NBC, NFL to Stream Super Bowl Online

iTVedia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:39:10 GMT

The NFL will allow the Super Bowl to be streamed on computers and mobile devices for the first time, putting a spotlight on the shift from cable to Internet-only TV viewing.

Video Streaming Rises on Game Consoles

iTVedia — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:03:53 GMT

Streaming video through game consoles is gaining popularity, as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo continue to add functionality to their systems.

Microsoft Boosts Xbox's Streaming Video to Stay Competitive

iTVedia — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:58:12 GMT

Microsoft's Xbox Live update will boost its video streaming content, as the company turns its home console into a universal entertainment system.

Netflix, Hulu Force Cable Providers to Charge for Data Use

iTVedia — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:33:52 GMT

The emergence of on-demand video services like Netflix and Hulu is hurting cable companies, causing them to reevaluate their business model for the future.

Netflix Gets Exclusive "Arrested Development" Deal

iTVedia — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:22:06 GMT

A new season of "Arrested Development" will debut on Netflix five years after its network cancellation, as the company works to expand content offerings after a rocky third quarter.