Peter Kafka in Media on January 10 at 12:28 pm PT
Why can’t the tech guys make music subscriptions work? Because they’re tech guys, says the music kingpin.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 10 at 10:06 am PT
The headphone-maker plans to launch a Spotify-like service of its own later this year. It’s relying on an industry veteran to help break through a crowded field.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 9 at 12:09 pm PT
Yes, Reddit is raising money at a $400 million valuation. But it’s Reddit, so of course there’s a twist.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 8 at 10:05 am PT
The TV guys are suing to shut the TV-over-the-Web startup down. Full steam ahead, says Barry Diller.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 8 at 3:00 am PT
New year, same play: Dish Network rolls out a feature that shouldn’t be a big deal but is, because the TV guys don’t like it. See you in court …
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Peter Kafka in Media on January 7 at 9:28 am PT
“One Life to Live” and “All My Children,” the
long-running soap operas ABC canceled last year, will get a new life online. Production house Prospect Park, which tried to start filming new episodes for the Web last year but couldn’t line up financing and approval from the Hollywood guilds, now says it has lined up both, and will start production next month.
Peter Kafka in News on January 7 at 9:00 am PT
“Disc to digital” didn’t make much sense last year, but the retailer is making some key improvements.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 6 at 10:04 am PT
Translation: You’re not going to see “Ted” on Netflix or Amazon.
Peter Kafka in News on January 4 at 2:27 pm PT
You can ding the departing Hulu CEO for all sorts of stuff. But admit it: No one thought this thing would last as long, or as well, as it has.
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