The Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger is that rare proposal that’s such a bad idea that it actually brings people of all different political beliefs together. If you look at the website for Stop Mega Comcast, for instance, you’ll see both liberal groups such as Common Cause and conservative outfits s
As 4K technology slowly starts entering the mainstream content providers are moving to make access to content in Ultra High Definition more easy. Online video streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon have already started streaming content in 4K. Now a major pay-TV provider, Comcast, is getting in the
Sony is canceling The Interview’s planned theatrical release in response to all major US theater chains deciding not to show the film after attacks were threatened. “In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move
On Friday, Variety reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment employees received an e-mail from hackers threatening their families. Sources told Variety that employees were told to turn off their phones after receiving the message. The e-mail is just the latest affront to Sony in the last two weeks s
With Christian Bale pegged to play Steve Jobs in the upcoming biopic of the Apple co-founder directed by Danny Boyle, it was only a matter of time before the studio found someone to play the other half of the original Apple Computer duo, Steve Wozniak. Jobs, which is based on author Walter Isaacson’
We all know that Netflix will soon offer the entire Friends series for your viewing pleasure at your own pace and time, but this is not all the goodies that Netflix is set to offer to the masses. Here we are with word that the streaming media service has already announced yet another three more [&he
Similar to the upcharge to get Blu-rays in the mail over DVDs, Netflix is implementing a higher price for 4K streaming too. New subscribers and folks who already weren’t using their UHD screen to watch House of Cards in 4K will have to jump into the $11.99 per-month family plan, according to H
Shareholders of satellite TV service provider DirecTV have voted in favor of accepting a very lucrative acquisition offer by communications company AT&T, the companies announced today. AT&T announced its plans to take over the satellite TV company back in May, with the deal being worth $48.5
AT&T intends to keep you well entertained in the comfort of your own home through the introduction of a new Broadband Bundle. After all, customers are always on the lookout for the best bang for their buck in this day and age, so it makes perfect sense to actually shop for the package that deliv
Sometimes, something that seems like a good idea just doesn’t catch on. Streaming video service Qplay is the latest such example: The company announced Saturday that it would close up shop on July 25. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce Qplay will be closing. Our last day of service is next Fr
Netflix offers more top movies than any of its subscription streaming rivals, according to new analysis from Piper Jaffray. Variety highlights that the company’s lineup includes 10 of 2013’s 50 best box office performers. For comparison, Amazon Prime Instant Video has just three. “
Raise your hand if you remember that anime from the ’90s called Sailor Moon – now put that hand down and fire up Hulu if you want to see the show’s female warriors kick ass on screen again. Apparently, the company recently cut a deal to stream a remastered version of all 200 Sailor