Quick: what’s the difference between a broadcast TV network (Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC) and a cable channel (TBS, TNT, ESPN, etc.)? Oh, only millions and millions of viewers. Nevertheless, Fox’s COO Chase Carey is perturbed enough by the mere thought of Aereo getting its way, that he’s already claiming that the network will go [...]
There’s a new spirit animal looking to be tamed and sheltered inside a good home prowling around the internet this week. My body is ready! Crunkster Micah writes: Big time fan – been reading for years now. Thank you! Now that I got that out of the way, please tell me that someone has already [...]
It’s the first day of spring and a perfect time to celebrate young love of the parasitic alien variety. And how do we do that? By giving away a prize pack for Open Road’s adaptation of Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer’s novel, The Host, to one budding poet out there who can capture the spirit of the movie [...]
Rovio Entertainment to launch one of the world’s biggest video networks in its games March 11, 2013 — Espoo, Finland — Rovio Entertainment is bringing its weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series to fans around the world, setting an industry first in launching a video distribution channel across all of its Angry Birds game titles [...]
Google’s Fiber efforts may not be that widespread yet, but it’s obvious the search giant is doing all it can to improve the service for those who are lucky enough to have it. With that in mind, Google announced it’s now brought an initial batch — albeit a minor one — of 3D channels to [...]
Virgin Media launches YouTube app in TV guide UK’s first integration of YouTube content app into channel listingsGives customers widest choice in how to access contentChannel 198 now home to world’s most popular online video community Virgin Media has today created a channel for YouTube in its Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), enabling Virgin Media TiVo® [...]
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 9:19AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Odd Future’s Frank Ocean is working away at his upcoming sophomore album and said he is already double-digits deep into the follow-up to last summer’s channel ORANGE. According to Ocean, he already has an idea of the direction and theme for the untitled project. “I’m 10, [...]
BBC Two HD Channel to launch 26 March The BBC today announces it will launch BBC Two HD at 6am on Tuesday 26 March. BBC Two HD will be available on Sky HD (169), Freeview HD/YouView (102), Virgin Media (187), Freesat HD (109) and BT Vision (852). The announcement follows the successful launch of BBC [...]
The Weather Channel has dwelt mostly on its iOS apps as of late, but don’t worry — it’s lavishing attention on forecast-minded Android users today. As of version 4.0, the Android app is optimized for tablets and gives a better heads-up for the conditions ahead from your Nexus 7. Other tweaks are more for feature [...]
With the RIAA handing out their list of awards, it was no secret that Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange recieve some sort of something. Well today word came down that Mr. Ocean’s debut album, which blew the minds of people worldwide, was recently certified gold. This is definitely a good look for the Odd Future affiliate [...]
In the months immediately after he signed with the Miami Heat in 2010, Chris Bosh embraced his newfound media attention with open arms. He appeared on TV shows and did interviews in all possible venues, including an incredibly misguided and still inexplicable photoshoot with the men’s magazine Maxim. Since that time, though, Bosh has taken [...]
Eutelsat Launches Europe’s First Dedicated Ultra HD (4K) Channel As the television and cinema industries accelerate their progression towards Ultra HD (4K), Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced it is launching a dedicated demonstration Ultra HD channel for Europe on the EUTELSAT 10A satellite. The first transmissions of content filmed in 4K will start [...]
Roku Adds New Roku Ready Partners for 2013Apex, Coby, Haier, Hisense, TCL to Showcase New Smart TVs with Roku Streaming Stick at CES LAS VEGAS – Jan. 7, 2013 – As demand for streaming entertainment continues to grow, there is more interest from consumer electronics manufacturers, particularly TV makers who are looking to introduce streaming [...]
Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 9:06AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Odd Future affiliate Frank Ocean recently talked about the success of his long-awaited Channel Orange studio debut and why, in some unfortunate scenario, the LP could be his last. Ocean cited his love for the art of music-making as a possible reason he ends an album [...]
The Odd Future member may be looking at other creative outlets… Frank Ocean’s excellent body of work Channel Orange is loved by just about everyone. The album is currently topping many year-end lists, but Ocean may be considering it as his last album. During an interview with The Guardian, the Odd Future member spoke about [...]