MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer:
* WARNER BROS. testing VOD/DVD release on the same day.
* YOUTUBE to begin video fingerprinting.
* VERIZON offering local TV on cellphones.
* NBC bringing advertisers into the development process earlier.
* AT&T and VERIZON supporting Cablevision's "network DVR."
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MediaBytes from Shelly Palmer:
* APPLE pursues movie rentals.
* NBC offers lunch-break programming.
* THE FCC reviews the SIRIUS-XM merger.
* EXERCISE TV sees high recall for VOD ads.
* DAYS OF OUR LIVES comes to iTunes.
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News Corp. preps new business news channel launch; Bravo orders 3rd season of Top Chef; where will Tiki Barbar land after football?; MyTVPal.com new VOD service
Fox yanks OJ special and book; Fall schedules return of Prison Break two months earlier than originally planned; Disney and Comcast VOD prepare to announce VOD deal; Logo greenlights Curl Girls
FearNet.com launches today on VOD, online and mobile; Martha Stewart renewed; Fox News Flash 2x daily updates launches; Turner to debut Super Deluxe broadand in January
Trailer for the horror film "Hannah House" - coming to VOD through Google Video, Akimbo, and numerous other online VOD outlets from Shiny Object Digital Video. Based on a true story, this disturbing silent film with digital aging portrays the hardships and desolation of 1904 prairie life as a
young family unearths the horrifying details of a house and its past. Directed by Chad and Max Smith.
Trailer for "Jericho's Echo: Punk Rock in the Holy Land!" This feature-length documentary looks at the punk rock scene in Israel, as well as views from within it on political and social issues. Coming to VOD through Google Video, Akimbo, and many other online VOD providers!
NBC introduces new game show 1 vs. 100 on Oct 13; David Spade upped at Comedy Central, MTV renews Two-A-Days and MTV2 re-ups Andy Milonakis; NBC prime shows avail VOD from Cablevision