Tag archive: L Word

Azureus has taken the wraps off Vuze, a media-friendly revamp of the Zudeo peer-to-peer file sharing application—and it aims to make distributing long-form, high-definition video via the Internet a reality. “Vuze recognizes that the next generation online video experience lies within the integration of licensed and self-published content showcased in a theater-like viewing environment,” said Gilles BianRosa, CEO of… Read More

Broadcast television network CBS has bought into a $7 million round of financing for virtual content developer Electric Sheep, which develops properties and presences in online worlds like Linden Lab's Second Life. Electric Sheep has developed virtual properties for Fortune 500 companies including AOL, NBC, Viacam, and others, including several in-world creations in Second Life to promote Major League Baseball, MTV's Laguna… Read More

Amazon.com announced today that original programming from the Showtime premium cable network is now available for digital download via Amazon's Unbox online video service. The deal puts programming from Showtime original series Weeds,Sleeper Cell,Dave Chapelle's 'For WhatIt's Worth',Fat Actress,Penn & Teller: BS! and Free for All online for $1.99 per episode. Hit series The L Word is also part of the deal,… Read More

While rumors of a possible Google acquisition of YouTube continue to foment—and draw pointed no-comments from both companies—the online powerhouses today announced significant new distribution deals with leading music distributors and a major broadcast network—and the deals may move Google and YouTube closer together. Leading things off, Google has announced new music video distribution deals with Sony BMG and with… Read More