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Netflix Beefs Up Original Programming with Comedy Series

Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:38 pm | By Doug Rule
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

Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:08 am | By Kendra Srivastava
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

Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:14 pm | By Lorien Crow
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

Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:12 pm | By Kat Asharya
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

Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:45 pm | By Joe Arico
Roku plans to introduce the Streaming Stick at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, an innovation that could affect the future of smart TVs.

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NBC, NFL to Stream Super Bowl Online

Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:39 pm | By Joe Arico
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

Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:03 pm | By Joe Arico
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

Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:58 pm | By Joe Arico
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

Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:33 pm | By Joe Arico
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

Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:22 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
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.

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Stan Lee Brings New Heroes to the Web

Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:02 pm | By Joe Arico
Spider-man creator Stan Lee is taking his next project to the Web, as the former editor-in-chief of Marvel tries to be successful with original content for the Internet.

Warner Fixes Flixster Glitch, Releases Harry Potter

Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:21 pm | By Lorien Crow
Warner Bros. fixed a glitch with its Flixster app just in time for last Friday's "Harry Potter" Blu-ray release, hoping to attract more customers to the studio's new UltraViolet cloud service.

Disney, YouTube Team Up for Online Content

Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:07 pm | By Lorien Crow
Disney and YouTube will partner to create a co-branded video channel, as both companies strive to diversify content and attract new viewers.

Soaps Get Second Life Online

Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:59 pm | By Doug Rule
Plans to create new online episodes of ABC's cancelled soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" have stalled because of lack of financial support, as the fledgling Internet TV market struggles to prove its worth.

Netflix Remains Leading Source of Internet Traffic

Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:44 pm | By Doug Rule
Netflix may be famously shedding subscribers, but many of those customers who stick around are heavy users and continue to make the streaming service the leading source of Internet traffic.