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TiVo and Comcast set to integrate Xfinity On Demand library into Premiere boxes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment,
If you're a TiVo Premiere owners with Comcast Xfinity service, you've got one more reason to be excited, as the companies have announced that they're bringing Xfinity On Demand programming directly into the TiVo Premiere interface. One of the main gripes many have with TiVo is that, if you want to enjoy On Demand and Pay-Per-View content, you still need a cable box from your provider, since the TiVo can't access that stuff. This agreement changes that a bit. Soon, if you are one of the many Xfinity customers out there, you'll be able to browse the On Demand content right on your TiVo. They don't make mention of PPV specifically, but even if that isn't a part of this, you can always order those by phone as well. Given those two facts, this will make it possible for a TiVo Premiere box to serve as your only cable box, which can knock off as much as $20 per month from your cable bill, depending on your location.
Of course, since both TiVo and Comcast and two of the slowest moving companies in existence, this is going to be a slow, gradual rollout. They are going to start with the largest markets, with the first expected to be the San Francisco Bay Area, with additional markets to follow. No timeline or anything has been given.
Any Xfinity customers excited about this?
Read More | TiVo Blog
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Watch New Showtime Programs During Free Preview Weekend
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Horror, Cable, Showtime, Video,
Want to know why everyone keeps talking about Dexter? Wondering about that AFI selected program The Big C? Find out for yourself what the buzz is all about when Showtime kicks off 2011 with a free preview weekend.
From January 7 through January 10, the cable channel will allow non-subscribers special access to its programming. In addition to a variety of programs -- including Nurse Jackie, Weeds and United States of Tara -- through the On Demand channel, viewers will also get an opportunity to watch Showtime's "Biggest. Sunday. Ever."
On January 9, Californication -- starring David Duchovny -- will return for its fourth season. That comedy will be followed by the debuts of Episodes (with Matt LeBlanc) and Shameless (featuring William H. Macy). You can preview the two new series above.
Read More | Futon Critic
Verizon FIOS TV adds 3D movies on demand
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,
If you're a Verizon FiOS TV customer, you'll be getting access to 3D movies on demand starting next month. Starting on November 16th with the premiere of Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore, you'll have eight 3D movies to watch in November:
- Chicken Little
- Bolt
- Meet the Robinsons
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
- Under the Sea
- Deep Sea
- NASCAR
Then, December bring two more to the lineup with A Christmas Carol and Step Up 3D. Of course, in addition to having an HD set top box, you'll also need a 3D-compatible television and glasses to take part in the festivities.
The Hangover Becomes Top On Demand Pick
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Family, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, Videos,
The Hangover has rocketed to the top of the most-viewed On Demand movies of all time. “All time,” in the case of On Demand, is less than 10 years.
Still, it’s a pretty impressive win. The ensemble comedy flick is in good company: Twilight made it to number two on the list. Follow the jump to see the Top 10 most Demanded movies.
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Showtime’s Free Preview Weekend Starts Tomorrow
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Showtime, News,
Dying to know why your friends keep talking about Dexter? Haven’t had a chance to catch up on your Weeds? Hoping to see The Tudors before the series comes to an end? Then it’s time to clear your schedule.
Beginning tomorrow, Showtime will be hosting an ALL ACCESS Free Preview Weekend. During the four-day event, non-subscribers will get the chance to view programs normally stacked up in their Netflix queue. In addition to a host of movies on the cable network’s regular channels, viewers will be able to tap into On Demand programming through Sunday, March 28.
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Warner Bros. Archive DVD on Demand
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment, Movies,
Good news for fans of classic movies and TV. Warner Brothers will release some of them on DVD for the first time. The online service is known as the Warner Archive Collection and will create each one on demand when ordered for $19.95 apiece. The site includes titles such as “Al Capone,” “I Was a Communist for the FBI” and “Edison the Man.” Right now there are about 150 films, but more will be offered in the future including more recent films.
Read More | WB Archive Shop
Showtime Expands Into Downloadable Games
Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Internet, PC,
Showtime Networks is looking to expand into downloadable gaming by offering a new service called “On Broadband.” The service would offer games content that could be played online or downloaded at varying price points. Showtime also plans to offer a subscription version. According to an AP report, Showtime plans on making the service available through broadband providers, including cable TV and DSL. This would seem to make the business model more similar to their existing premium television content, rather than stand-alone offerings like the GameTap subscription service.
Read More | AP via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Comcast’s VOD and CBS To Offer Eight Free Primetime Shows
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Internet,
Comcast and CBS have announced that eight of CBS’ primetime series will now be available at no cost through its VOD (video-on-demand) service. The shows included are CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Big Brother, Survivor, Jerico and Numb3rs.
Previously, Comcast had allowed viewings for $.99 per episode on CBS owned and operated stations. These “free” episodes will now contain commercials sold by CBS. Available to all On Demand viewers beginning the day after network airing, they will be viewable for four weeks. Considering that you can already watch those full episodes without commercial interruption at no charge on the CBS Website (via innertube), us non-subscibers can go there to play catch-up or just survive until the reruns.
Read More | CBS
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