Comcast Plans to Offer a Huge Menu of Films
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A plan aims to offer Comcast subscribers a nearly limitless supply of movies and TV shows that can be viewed on demand and through the Internet.
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During his keynote address later this morning at CES 2008, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is slated to introduce a venerable onslaught of brands to the public at large, at least one of which could have a significant and perhaps historic impact on cable television service.
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"Hitch," "24" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" are among the movies and television shows that AOL will sell through its new video portal under deals the Internet company has forged with major Hollywood studios.
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Cable companies aren't known as nimble innovators, but Comcast Corp. is out to change that perception this year with ultra-high-speed Internet service, more high-definition content and gadgets that link video, phone and broadband services.
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In a first-of-its kind deal, Comcast (Quote, Chart) has struck a broad content distribution pact with Sony Pictures that includes plans to expand its video-on-demand (define) menu.
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Comcast's plan, as outlined Tuesday by CEO Brian Roberts, has the opportunity of literally changing television into the biggest consumer of data in the world's wired telecommunications system.
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Cablevision Systems and  Popcorn Home Entertainment are set to unveil a  first-of-its-kind service on Monday (February 4) that enables  cable subscribers to watch new-release movies on demand with  the purchase of the DVD.
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TiVo and Netflix said Thursday that they plan to challenge cable operators and video retailers by launching a video-on-demand service in 2005 that will deliver movies to consumers via the Internet.
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Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp on  Tuesday said they have reached a long-term, comprehensive  distribution agreement that places Disney programming and  services on Comcast's cable TV menu.
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NEW YORK  - Comcast CEO Brian Roberts will try to show the cable industry has embraced innovation by unveiling initiatives today to promote new technology, speed Internet connections, help customers manage video options and expand HDTV selection.
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At CES 2008 last month, it was surprising to see Comcast as a brand being tossed around with the likes of Matsushita, Motorola, and Sony. Now it's time to see if its video-on-demand strategy is starting to pay off.
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When bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications begins eyeing bids for some or all of its cable systems, one heavyweight contender is likely to be a joint offer from Comcast Corp.
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Comcast said on Monday that it will make Microsoft set-top box software available to more than half a million customers in the Seattle area.
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Comcast, the largest U.S. cable operator, has begun an experimental service, offering new movies through On Demand the same day as a film's DVD release.
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Stepping up its counterattack against cable TV outfits encroaching on its turf, Verizon will offer its own video packages, plus ultra-high-speed Internet access, to customers in six more
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LOS ANGELES  - Cablevision Systems and  Popcorn Home Entertainment are set to unveil a  first-of-its-kind service on Monday (February 4) that enables  cable subscribers to watch new-release movies on demand with  the purchase of the DVD.
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Familiar MGM and Sony shows join the lineup from NBC and News Corp. in the newest online video service.