Panasonic announced that it has expanded its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the new DMP-BDT100. According to the statement, the DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as innovative features such as VIERA CAST internet functionality.
Marantz America announced two new Blu-ray 3D players, the UD7005 ($899), which will replace the BD7004 and be available in September and the UD5005 ($499), which replaces the BD5004 and will be available next month.
Netflix, Inc. announced it will expand into Canada this fall offering unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed instantly to TVs and computers for a monthly fee. According to the statement, the Canadian launch will mark the first availability of Netflix outside the United States. Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a broad …
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Netflix, Inc. announced an expansion of the companies’ existing streaming content agreement. According to the statement, the new agreement adds a slate of catalog TV shows available to watch instantly at Netflix and extends the existing license for catalog movies through 2011. Most notably, Netflix has acquired streaming rights …
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According to published reports, Netflix Inc. is cutting more than 285 part-time jobs at two of its distribution centers in California. The reports indicate that 160 workers in Fremont and 125 in Santa Ana, CA will loose their jobs as Netflix moves to automated DVD mailer processing systems.
LG Electronics announced that is has introduced a full suite of 3D technology products for consumers. According to the statement, by pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line Infinia LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their favorite sporting events and Hollywood …
Netflix, Inc. and Relativity Media, LLC announced a long term agreement through which major theatrically released films owned by Relativity will be licensed directly and exclusively to Netflix for streaming to its subscribers during the “pay TV window.” Traditionally, these films have flowed through Relativity’s studio releasing partners to output deals with premium TV channels.
Netflix, Inc. announced it will report its second-quarter 2010 financial results and business outlook on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at approximately 1:05 p.m. Pacific Time. In conjunction with the earnings press release, the Company will post management’s commentary to its web site.
Audyssey announced that Sharp Electronics Corporation has incorporated several of its technologies in its Blu-ray Home Theater System, the Sharp BD-MPC41U. According to the statement, Sharp’s new Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) includes a sound bar, subwoofer, two surround speakers and an Internet-connected Blu-ray player. The Blu-ray player is part of a 1020-watt amplifier …
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Vizio announced a wireless Internet router optimized for Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) as well as three wireless Blu-ray players with Internet Apps, which offer streaming HD movies, TV episodes, music, photos and social networking. According to the statement, the XWR100 Dual-Band HD Wireless Internet Router ($99.99) prioritizes HD video and audio sent to VIA devices …
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Netflix, Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program that enables the company to purchase up to $300 million of its common stock through the end of 2012. According to the statement, this repurchase program is in addition to the authorization announced in August 2009.