Talks with major networks for Apple streaming TV service making rapid progress - report

After being mired for months, talks with major networks regarding an Apple streaming TV service are finally making major advancements ahead of an anticipated launch this fall, according to a new report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 67

NBC Sports channel unexpectedly disappears from some Apple TV boxes

In the midst of the NHL playoffs and hype for the Kentucky Derby, a number of users have found that the Apple TV channel to stream those events, NBC Sports Live Extra, has unexpectedly disappeared from their set-top box.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 23

CBS rejected Apple TV streaming service offer over revenue split

CBS boss Les Moonves revealed in an earnings call on Thursday that his company had been approached by Apple about a potential streaming TV service that would share ad revenues, but the network declined to strike a deal because it prefers to license its content.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 22

Federal rules ensure Apple's iTunes has right to Comcast's NBC content

Comcast agreed to continue licensing of NBC content to online video services like Apple's iTunes in order to receive government approval of its acquisition of broadcast network NBC.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 47

Approval of Comcast-NBC deal could require content deals with Apple

As the U.S. government looks to approve Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal, the purchase could come with "significant conditions" to prevent Comcast from withholding TV and movie content from companies like Apple.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 22

iTunes movies come to Japan, US TV networks blocking Google TV

Apple announced Thursday that movies are now available on the iTunes Store in Japan, while the major TV networks in the U.S. have blocked Google TV from playing content from their websites through the Chrome browser.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 72

Brightcove adds support HTTP Live Streaming for Apple iOS devices

Internet video host Brightcove, among the first to begin supporting iPhone-compatible H.264 video and HTML5, is now moving to support Apple's open HTTP Live Streaming format as well, hammering another nail into the coffin of Adobe Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 20

Time Warner CEO says Apple 99-cent rental model 'jeopardizes' sales

Time Warner chief executive Jeff Bewkes has warned other media execs that low cost rentals from Apple threaten sales of TV shows to branded networks.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 85

Viacom also opposed to Apple's 99 cent TV rentals, CBS will 'see what happens'

Viacom's chief executive explained that Apple's 99 cent TV rental plan "doesn't work" for the company, while CBS is waiting to see the numbers for rentals of ABC and Fox show.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 58

NBC strongly opposed to Apple's 99 cent iTunes rental model

NBC Universal is unlikely join a pair of its peers in serving up a la carte TV show rentals to Apple TV users for 99 cents for pop through Apple's iTunes Store later this year, according to comments from the company's top executive.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 87

Rupert Murdoch may be swing vote in Apple's 99 cent TV rental pitch

While most in the TV industry are opposed to Apple's proposed plan for 99 cent episode rentals, its efforts could be saved by News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch's drive to save the newspaper industry, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 106

Antitrust review of Comcast-NBC deal considers effect on Apple's iTunes

As Comcast's bid to purchase NBC Universal goes through a federal review, the U.S. government is investigating the effect the deal might have on Internet-based video services like Apple's iTunes Store.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 43

Apple executives dodge data center, FaceTime questions in earnings call

As usual, Apple's executives kept close to a carefully prepared script on the company's stellar financial results, being careful not to reveal too much about the company's future plans, including its data center cloud services and broader open support for FaceTime video calling.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 34

Apple's TV subscription plan gains potential partners in CBS, Disney

Both CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co. have shown interest in offering content for Apple's TV subscription proposal slated for roll out sometime in 2010.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 41

Comcast's NBC deal could be roadblock for Apple's subscription hopes

While Apple is rumored to be working with TV networks on a subscription plan for shows on iTunes, Comcast's intent to purchase NBC could prevent such a deal with one of the big four U.S. broadcast networks.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 65

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