Posts tagged as: Movies

Paramount and Twitter Pair for Super 8 Sneak Peak

Paramount Pictures and Twitter have jointly announced the sneak preview showings of the movie SUPER 8 for 1-day only on Thursday, June 9th, in advance of the film’s scheduled nationwide release on Friday, June 10th. To promote the sneak previews, the companies have designated the hashtag #Super8Secret, which Paramount has also sponsored as a Promoted […]

Gameloft to Release Tintin Game for Phones

Gameloft has announced plans to launch a game based on the movie The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg. “Tintin is one of the most popular comics of the 20th century,” said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice-President of Publishing at Gameloft. “We’re particularly pleased to be bringing such a beloved and iconic character as […]

Hulu Inks with Streaming Deal with Miramax

Hulu gave a major boost to its movie library by adding Miramax titles to its lineup. The multi-year deal lets at least Hulu Plus viewers immediately see movies like Clerks, Pulp Fiction, and Trainspotting in HD when a device supports it. Free Hulu users will get to see a handful of rotating movies starting from […]

Updated Netflix for Android Goes Beyond Supporting Snapdragon Powered Phones

The recently launched Netflix for Android app received an free update Thursday that has already significantly grown its phone base beyond the original. Officially meant to support both the LG Revolution and the original Motorola Droid, it’s now known to also work on the Droid X using Android 2.3, the Droid X2, and the Sony […]

Hulu Plus Comes to the Tivo

Hulu Plus is now on the TiVo. The DVR now has access to much of the multi-studio streaming site’s TV shows, including both recent content and archives. The interface is optimized for the larger screen but has “limited advertising.” Search is also tuned and drops the usual TiVo interface for a cleaner look. The service […]

Comcast Xfinity TV Streaming Comes iPhone and iPod

Comcast has quietly updated its Xfinity TV app (App Store) to add in iPhone and iPod touch support. The once iPad-only viewing feature is now available on the smaller screen size. Its new version now more directly reflects the channel lineup from home when watching in a different area, and more content is available relative […]

Netflix Recruiting Staff for European Service

In December, Netflix management indicated that, pending a successful entry into the Canadian market, it would push forward with international expansion outside North America. The company’s foray into Canada has been very successful and, accordingly, the company appears to be on a hiring spree in preparation for moving across the Atlantic. Reports out of Netflix’s […]

Netflix Stikes Deal for Miramax Movies, Movies Will be on the Service in June

Netflix started off the week by confirming its often rumored deal with Miramax. The content agreement gives it access to hundreds of movies, including Quentin Tarantino movies like the Kill Bill titles, Kevin Smith movies like Clerks, and Oscar winners such as The English Patient. Most will be available as of June, though dozens will […]

YouTube Now in the Movie Rental Business

YouTube followed up its teaser with confirmation that it was bringing major movies to its rental service. Many of the 3,000-plus movie titles being added Monday are from three of the four major movie studios, including NBC-Universal, Sony, and Warner. The mix includes both classics and newer titles such as Inception. Many titles have extras […]

YouTube May Launch Major Movie Service this Week

YouTube hinted at big plans for its movie service on Monday in a post talking about expanded plans. It was adding 3,000 new titles to its currently indie-focused rentals. The extended capacity would also bring reviews and extra footage. More would be coming along in a post later in the day, the company said. The […]

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