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Microsoft's New Xbox

The tech giant presented its new video game console, complete with innovative features to promote TV consumption and the announcement it's entering the world of original production with Steven Spielberg and a series based on Halo. »
Amazon Greenlights Two Series

After pulling the plug on Zombieland, the retailer announced the first two pilots to set to become full on series: Betas and Alpha House. »

Netflix Eyes New Markets

Holland, France and Belgium are the company's next destinations in its international expansion. In addition to the US, Canada and Latin America, the service is already present in the UK and Ireland. »

Suitors Circle Hulu
Reports indicate DirecTV is the latest addition to the list of potential buyers reaching out to the platform's owners; a list which already features big names such as Time Warner a... »


Amazon Kills Zombieland
The streaming platform's pilot race has its first casualty: the company decided not to turn the undead pilot project into a full TV series, but is going ahead with Alpha House<... »


YouTube in Real Time
Previously available to a few select partners to broadcast major events, Google's online video platform is now expanding its live streaming option to any channel with more than 1,0... »

It's Official: YouTube Launches First Paid Channels
As it was announced by the Financial Times earlier this week, Google's video site premiered 53 subscription-based pilot channels, offered for US$ 0.99 a month. »

Disney Brings Series to Netflix
The companies have signed a new multi-year licensing agreement for five popular Disney Junior and Disney XD shows, including Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Tron: Upr... »


Cinépolis Klic Stirs Up Mexican Market
The largest movie broadcaster in Mexico and Latin America has officially launched its new online streaming service, which arrives in the region to compete against Netflix, AxtelTV,... »


YouTube to Launch Paid Channels
According to a Financial Times report, Google's online platform is set to debut its paid subscription offers this week, with 50 theme channels available for US$1.99 a month each. »

YouTube Looks Back on TV
Google's executive director, Eric Schmidt, said "the future is now" for YouTube, which recently reached 1 billion unique monthly visitors. "If you think that's a large number, wait... »

House of Cards Rules the Webbys

Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, producers of Netflix's original series, were honored at the Webby Awards, along with others like T... »

Univision Hosts First Digital NewFront

During the presentation on Wednesday, the US Hispanic media company announced the launch of Flama, a new digital destination with ... »



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