Netflix on Nintendo Wii Goes Live

Nintendo of America Inc. and Netflix, Inc. announced that Netflix members who own Nintendo’s Wii home console can now view thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix via Wii. The two companies announced partnership plans in January and are making Netflix on the Wii console fully available as of today. According to the …

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Netflix and Fox Sign Strategic Agreement

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and Netflix, Inc. announced an expansion of their agreements encompassing both physical and digital distribution of Fox movies and television programs.

Netflix Inks Distribution Deal with Universal

Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Netflix, Inc. announced agreements covering the distribution of Universal new release DVD and Blu-ray titles at Netflix while providing an expanded selection of the studio’s movies that can be streamed from Netflix to TVs and computers.

Netflix iPad App Available From App Store

Netflix, Inc. announced that a free Netflix App for iPad is available on the App Store, allowing Netflix members to instantly watch an unlimited number of TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix to iPad. Streaming to iPad is at no additional cost to Netflix members on plans starting at just $8.99 a month.

Mozaex Launches Solo 1 Blu-ray Entertainment Server

Mozaex announced it has begun shipping its Solo 1 all-in-one Blu-ray Disc (BD) entertainment server. Mozaex is demonstrating the Solo 1 along with its entire product line at the 2010 Electronic House Expo (EHX), held from March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, Fla.).

Mozaex Releases Bravo Blu-ray Media Server

Mozaex announced it has released Bravo, an all-in-one Blu-ray Disc (BD) and multiroom music entertainment server. Mozaex is demonstrating the Bravo along with its entire product line at the 2010 Electronic House Expo (EHX), held from March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, Fla.).

Netflix Selects Akamai for Streaming Video

Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced it has been selected as the primary content delivery network for movies and TV episodes streamed instantly over the Internet by Netflix. According to the statement, Akamai gives Netflix a strong foundation for the continued growth of its ability to stream instantly, including Netflix’s planned expansion to stream to one country …

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Panasonic Touch the Future Tour Kicks Off

Panasonic announced that its 15-city “Panasonic Touch the Future Tour” will kick off on Monday, March 15 with events in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. The public tour will give consumers across the US an opportunity to see, hear and interact with the latest cutting-edge home entertainment products, including a chance to experience …

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Samsung Announces App Store

Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced that it has launched Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can download applications from select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and home theater systems via the upgraded Internet@TV – Content Service.

Free Roku HD Player with Marantz Blu-ray

Marantz America announced that consumers who purchase one of its Blu-ray Disc (BD) players from an authorized retailer from February 15, 2010 until March 31, 2010 can receive a free Roku HD digital video player via mail-in rebate. Models eligible for this promotion include Marantz’s UD9004 ($5,999.99), UD8004 ($2,299.99), BD7004 ($799.99) and BD5004 ($549.99).