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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.

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.

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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 Boosts TV Content With CW Deal

Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:42 pm | By Doug Rule
Netflix has signed a deal to stream shows from the CW Network, another sign the online service's future is in television and serialized programming rather than movies.

Netflix, AMC Strike Deal for "The Walking Dead"

Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:25 pm | By Lorien Crow
Netflix and AMC have signed an agreement granting the video service exclusive rights to the hit zombie show "The Walking Dead," advancing Netflix's plan to increase the scope and quality of streaming content.

"Affordability Crisis" Threatens Pay TV Business, Challenges Netflix

Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:20 pm | By Doug Rule
U.S. households increasingly can't afford to pay for premium television, according to new research, casting a pall over the pay TV business as video streaming services contend with the fallout of rising prices.

Netflix Expects Subscriber Loss After Raising Prices

Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:59 pm | By Margaret Rock
Nexflix lowered its subscriber expectations for the third quarter by 4 percent, just two months after restructuring its subscription services and increasing consumer costs.

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Netflix Loses Starz Deal in Blow to Both Companies

Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:03 pm | By Kat Asharya
Netflix will lose one of its largest providers of movie content in February, as talks break down between the streaming giant and cable content provider, Starz.

Apple Preps ITunes Streaming Movie Service

Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:44 pm | By Kat Asharya
Apple is set to launch a cloud-based service that will let users stream purchased movies and TV shows from the cloud as opposed to downloading files, as the company gears up to expand its dominance of digital media beyond music.

Netflix Posts Profit, But Price Hike May Slow Future Growth

Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:36 pm | By Kat Asharya
Netflix posted a 57 percent jump in profits for the second quarter, but its recent price hike on subscriptions may clip future growth as the company faces increased competition and market pressures.

Soap Operas Get One More Life to Live Online

Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:15 am | By Doug Rule
ABC announced several to-be-cancelled daytime soap operas will instead continue online, more evidence that Internet TV is becoming a medium for original content.

Netflix Hikes Prices by 60 Percent as Competition Mounts

Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:35 pm | By Kat Asharya
Netflix split its streaming and DVD rental businesses, raising prices by 60 percent for the combination and sparking customers' ire amid growing competition among online video services.