Netflix Changes Pricing Plan
As it turns out, Netflix rental rates were too good to be true.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDave Chappelle Working on a New Show
Dave Chappelle is planning his first show since shutting down Comedy Central’s Chapelle’s Show in 2005, according to The Daily. The controversial comedian does not want to return to network television, however, and is instead opting to air the show on a subscription service such as Netflix, Crackle or Hulu.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPSN Update: Service Restored
After 23 days of downtime, Sony finally began the process of bringing the PlayStation Network back online. Late Saturday night, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai released a statement informing players that PSN and Qriocity service would be up and running shortly in most regions.... read more
Found in: Games, News20 Great Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Instant
Netflix Instant doesn’t always have the latest movies, but it’s great when you’re in the mood for something less blockbustery, like a documentary. Many of the selections below made our Best of the Decade and Best of 2010 lists.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNetflix To Stream Seven Seasons of Mad Men
Netflix announced today that they’ll soon be streaming all of Don Draper’s exploits for its members. According to their press release, they’ve secured “a multiyear syndication deal in which Lionsgate has licensed the first four seasons of its Emmy Award-winning series Mad Men to be watched instantly by Netflix members starting July 27, with additional seasons being added annually after they complete airing on their respective seasons on the AMC network.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNew Streaming Movie Service, Zediva, Offers $1 Online Rentals
The Hollywood Reporter via The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix and Redbox have a new competitor in the low-price DVD rental business. The film-rental site Zediva will offer movies before Netflix and Redbox and charge as low as $1.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsNetflix in Negotiations for David Fincher, Kevin Spacey TV Series
Netflix wants to exclusively distribute the original TV series by David Fincher and Kevin Spacey, according to multiple sources.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsRedbox to Offer Digital Service
Coinstar Inc.’s Redbox, the ubiquitous movie-rental kiosk, will begin offering an internet-streaming service to rival Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporter.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsAmazon Considers Streaming Video Service
Amazon may be gearing up for battle with Netflix in the coming months, as the Internet giant is considering a jump into steaming video subscription services.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsNetflix Looking to Stream More, DVD Less
Movie and television subscription service Netflix, which allows users to stream content through a variety of media including television, gaming consoles and computers, is looking to capitalize on the growth of streaming media and the declining emphasis on DVDs.... read more
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