Meet The LG BD590 Blu-ray Player

At CES 2010 LG announced its upcoming lineup of Blu-ray players, of note is the LG BD590 Blu-ray player which comes with a 250 GB HDD and VUDU support (Like the BD390) right out of the box. Thanks to LG’s NetCast feature, Netflix, Youtube, Pandora, and CinemaNow, streaming will be included with the player, the player [...]

PS3 Netflix Streaming Discs Shipping Now

If you ordered a PS3 Netflix streaming disc you should be receiving one in the mail shortly according to various PS3 owners who have started to receive theirs. The streaming discs are a temporary solution, Netflix hopes to have a client accessible via the XMB ready for release sometime in 2010.
If you’ve received your disc, [...]

Apple Releases Apple TV 3.0 Software Update

Apple has released firmware 3.0 for Apple TV devices, the new firmware brings with it many new features and bugfixes, the most prominent change being the redesigned menu. Other additions include, Genius Mixes support, Internet radio, and support of iTunes Extras.
“The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you [...]

Blockbuster Closing Nearly 960 Stores

In a recent SEC filing, Blockbuster has revealed they plan to close up to 960 stores by the end of 2010 with the hopes of becoming more financially stable. The decision will largely affect unprofitable Blockbuster locations with the remaining focus being put on the profitable ones. Blockbuster spokesperson Randy Hargrove had this to say [...]

Samsung Adds YouTube, Blockbuster, MKV, Support To Blu-ray Players

Samsung has officially added YouTube, Blockbuster, and .MKV/.MP4 support to select Blu-ray players via a free firmware update. Owners of the BD-P1600, BD-P3600, and BD-P4600, are currently eligible for the upgrade, there is currently no word on any of these features coming to other Samsung Blu-ray players.
Those attending Cedia 2009 (September 10-13) will be able to demo [...]

Warner Movie Library Coming to Wii In Japan

The Warner Brothers library will soon make its way to the Wii with those fortunate enough to live in Japan being able to access it immediately. As of July 15, by downloading Fujisoft’s “Everyone’s Theater Wii” application users will be able to rent videos such as The Goonies, Free Willy, etc. The application itself will [...]

Experience XBOX Live “Smooth Streaming”

In a few months 1080p streaming will hit the Xbox 360, many are skeptical as to how it will work if at all. Fortunately, a tech demo exists showcasing how this streaming system will work when it launches this fall. The requirements are of course a capable PC web browser and Microsoft Silverlight.
Let us know [...]

Nintendo on Netflix: “We will do Something Different”

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime was recently quizzed about several topics regarding his company. Among them were rumors of a Netflix Streaming service on the Nintendo Wii, his answer was surprising,
“We have nothing to announce [as] a partnership from an online streaming standpoint,” Fils-Aime said. “Should we go down that path we will do [...]

Blockbuster Casts Doubt on It’s Future

Blockbuster Inc, the largest retail movie rental chain in North America is casting doubt on its future to continue. Blockbuster claims it may not be able to meet the requirements for a $250 million loan that would ensure operation.
Blockbuster has also entered the on demand video service this year with the release of MediaPoint, a [...]

McDonald’s Sells it’s Share of Redbox to Coinstar

Many may recall seeing various Redbox units at various grocery stores in North America, did you know they were part owned by McDonald’s? It seems McDonald’s wants out of the movie rental business, to do such a thing they have sold their majority shares of Redbox to a company called Coinstar.
Under this deal McDonald’s still [...]