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The Hunt Has Come Home: Watch ‘Predator: Badlands’ Wherever You Want

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TiVo Unveils Next-Gen Platform

Entertainment technology company TiVo Corp. Jan. 4 announced the launch of a new cloud-based, next-gen platform designed to offer consumers hyper-personalization, recommendations and voice control, as well as integration of content across linear, over-the-top, on-demand and DVR platforms for multiscreen capabilities. “Consumers face a fragmented, ever-changing media landscape as new services, content sources and devices … Continue reading “TiVo Unveils Next-Gen Platform”
Hulu to Bow ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Exec Produced by Spielberg

Hulu, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation Jan. 4 announced a deal to create and premiere a new version of the cartoon franchise “Animaniacs.” Under the two-season, straight-to-series order, Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer of the series, with Sam Register, president, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series, and Amblin Television co-presidents Justin … Continue reading “Hulu to Bow ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Exec Produced by Spielberg”
OwnZones Media Network Bows New IMF Platform

OwnZones Media Network, which creates technology to simplify OTT content delivery, Jan. 3 announced the introduction of what it bills as “the world’s fastest Interoperable Master Format (IMF) delivery platform.” The IMF is a SMPTE standard for providing a single, interchangeable master file format and structure for the distribution of content between businesses around the … Continue reading “OwnZones Media Network Bows New IMF Platform”
Sling TV Partners With comScore on Advertising Measurement

Sling TV and comScore Jan. 4 announced a partnership to offer advertising measurement joining the live OTT service’s and DISH set-top box impressions. As the inaugural user of the new service, Sling TV brings comScore verified addressable TV impressions and OTT impressions together, giving Sling TV advertisers a fluid view of their campaign’s performance across … Continue reading “Sling TV Partners With comScore on Advertising Measurement”
Apple Buying Netflix Seems Like a No-Brainer

NEWS ANALYSIS — Apple acquiring Netflix might seem like M&A fantasy, until you think about it. Apple has more than $200 billion in cash, little debt and is poised to increase its fiscal largess following implementation of President Trump’s corporate tax cuts. The days of late Steve Jobs’ treatment of video at Apple as a … Continue reading “Apple Buying Netflix Seems Like a No-Brainer”
Hulu Begins Streaming Entire ‘Lost’ Catalog

Hulu Jan. 4 announced it has begun streaming all 121 episodes of “Lost,” the former ABC primetime hit. The series, which helped put co-creator J. J. Abrams on the map, follows the survivors of Oceanic Air flight 815, flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, that crashed on a mysterious Pacific island. The series comes to … Continue reading “Hulu Begins Streaming Entire ‘Lost’ Catalog”
Chinese TV Maker Hisense Selects Amazon Alexa

Following an industry trend linking voice-activated technology with consumer electronics, Chinese TV manufacturer Hisense and Amazon Jan. 3 announced the ecommerce behemoth’s voice-control system Alexa will be available for the first time on select models of Hisense 4K Smart TVs – including a 100-inch UHD Laser TV. Hisense’s Smart TVs include apps from Netflix, Amazon … Continue reading “Chinese TV Maker Hisense Selects Amazon Alexa”
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Cancels CES Appearance

Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai has cancelled a planned Jan. 10 appearance at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The agency gave no official reason for Pai’s decision, which was disclosed Jan. 3 by the Consumer Trade Association, which owns and operates CES. The chairman was slated to participate in a panel discussion with Federal … Continue reading “FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Cancels CES Appearance”
Manga Entertainment CEO Colin Lomax Dies

Veteran U.K. home entertainment executive Colin Lomax has died. The 56-year-old CEO of Manga Entertainment and former head of Anchor Bay Entertainment U.K. reportedly passed away between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The cause of death hasn’t been disclosed. COO Jerome Mazandarani will assume day-to-day operations, according to the anime creator/distributor. “The team here at … Continue reading “Manga Entertainment CEO Colin Lomax Dies”
Netflix Announces ‘Bright’ Movie Sequel

Netflix Jan. 3 announced plans to make a sequel to sci-fi action movie Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. The subscription streaming video pioneer announced the sequel on its official Twitter account. The sequel will again be written and directed by David Ayer. “Announcement: Orc auditions for the @BrightNetglix sequel are now closed. Thank … Continue reading “Netflix Announces ‘Bright’ Movie Sequel”