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Netflix bids for original series to become like HBO
Netflix is in talks to acquire its own original programming in a bid to compete with premium cable TV channels such as Time Warner’s HBO. Clearly, the protracted talks that Netflix has had over the...
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Netflix confirms deal to launch Kevin Spacey series via video streaming
Netflix has confirmed a deal to air an original television series starring Kevin Spacey on its internet streaming service in a deal that changes the game for traditional TV programming. Under the deal,...
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HBO Go app: Who needs Netflix when we have True Blood?
HBO is awaiting the 3 millionth download of its streaming media HBO Go app, which should happen by this weekend at the latest, according to a CNET report. The 3 million who’ve downloaded the app since...
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HBO says cord cutting is a “temporary phenomenon”, HBO Go to stay tied to cable
Anyone hoping for a streaming-only subscription plan for the HBO Go service will be disappointed by recent comments from the company’s co-president Eric Kessler. Speaking at an event in New York City...
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HBO unsurprisingly extinguishes any hope of working with Netflix
Premium TV channel HBO said today it will not be forming a partnership with video rental service Netflix. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings insinuated that his company might form an agreement with HBO —...
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Zeebox and Comcast team up to enhance live TV with a second screen
Comcast forged a new partnership with media startup Zeebox today to infuse live broadcast TV shows with a dose of interactivity. Traditional broadcast television is really good at providing a way for...
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HBO has 114M subscribers, a new 2-year deal with George R.R. Martin, & no...
Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes actually praised Netflix during today’s Q4 2012 earnings call, despite the streaming video service being a rival of his company’s premium cable network HBO. That’s probably...
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HBO chief hints at bundling HBO Go streaming with broadband
HBO’s executive leadership seems locked on keeping access to the premium cable network exclusive to cable and satellite TV subscribers, the same isn’t necessarily true for its HBO Go streaming...
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‘Game of Thrones’ premiere shatters torrenting records, pirates take over the...
The night may be dark and full of terrors, but last night it was also full of record amounts of piracy. HBO’s fantasy saga premiere of the third season of Game of Thrones broke more torrenting records...
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Google Fiber TV adds HBO & Cinemax to its programming lineup
Google has forged an agreement to bring premium TV channels HBO and Cinemax to its Google Fiber TV customers, the company announced today. The availability of HBO on Google Fiber TV is a big win for...
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Netflix is about to surpass HBO’s U.S. subscriber base
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blucier/5014876004/ Dec. 4 - 5, 2013 Redwood City, CA Tickets on Sale Now With its quarterly earnings report scheduled for later this week, Netflix could finally overtake...
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HBO Go app lands on Google’s Chromecast streaming stick
HBO Dec. 4 - 5, 2013 Redwood City, CA Tickets on Sale Now Good news for early adopters of Google’s Chromecast streaming media stick: HBO is rolling out a new Chromecast app today for its streaming...
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Check out the trailer for Mike Judge’s new HBO comedy ‘Silicon Valley’
Image Credit: Via HBOSoon there will once again be a TV show about startups, but this time its coming from King of the Hill and Beavis & Butthead creator Mike Judge. (Also, it’s actually OK to...
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True Detective finale cripples HBO Go — Internet freaks out
Image Credit: HBOThe biggest surprise of the True Detective finale? HBO’s streaming service wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming demand. Fans of HBO’s masterful detective series tonight were confronted...
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Winter is coming … to the iPad — Game of Thrones: Ascent now available for...
Above: Artwork from Game of Thrones Ascent. Image Credit: Disruptor BeamDon't let cyber attacks kill your game! Join GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi for a free webinar on April 18 that will explore the DDoS...
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HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is the ‘Office Space’ we need for today’s tech world...
Above: HBO's Silicon Valley cast from left to right: Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh; T.J. Miller as Ehrlich; Thomas Middleditch as Richard; Zach Woods as Jared; and Martin Starr as GilfoyleImage Credit:...
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Amazon lands exclusive HBO shows, but only streams them 3 years after they air
Above: Amazon's sleek-looking new Fire TV has a strong lineup of games from day 1.Image Credit: Devindra Hardawar/VentureBeatHow can big data and smart analytics tools ignite growth for your company?...
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Netflix moves in on HBO’s turf, gets its first cable TV box deal
Above: Netflix CEO Reed HastingsImage Credit: MacLifeNetflix as always said it sees itself competing more with HBO than other streaming video services, and now it’s moving in on HBO’s turf: cable TV...
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HBO’s John Oliver pokes at Nintendo over gay marriage
Above: Princess Peach and Zelda celebrate Nintendo's expanding views on gay marriage.Image Credit: Last Week TonightMany of the Mushroom Kingdom’s most prominent citizens are overjoyed about the news...
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Netflix taps Chelsea Handler for a new original talk show, 5 stand-up specials
Image Credit: Chelseahandler.comHow can you leverage mobile to increase profitability for your company? Find out at MobileBeat, VentureBeat's 7th annual event on the future of mobile, on July 8-9 in...
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