Lovefilm lands on LG, Roku up next
U.K. Netflix clone Lovefilm just announced an app for LG's smart TV's, and the company is also getting ready to launch on Roku's media streamer once the device becomes available to Britons. Details on the Roku app are scarce, but it could launch in early February.
Netflix is about to discover that Britain bites back
Netflix wants to recover from a disastrous few months by launching in the U.K. and Ireland -- but the company will have to overcome many obstacles to achieve success, not least competition from broadcasters who have very different priorities from their American counterparts.
Netflix makes it official, launches in U.K. and Ireland
Now it's official: Netflix launched in the U.K. and Ireland Monday morning, promising to bring unlimited streaming of popular movies and TV shows through PCs as well as connected and mobile devices to both countries. But for Brits, Netflix isn't the only choice.
Netflix and Hulu Help Out Viacom, Too. Next Up: Apple? Amazon? Everyone?
Another Big Media outfit sings the praises of the Web. Viacom says digital services are showering it with easy money for repeats of Jon Stewart and "Jersey Shore," and more deals are on the way.
Netflix and Hulu Help Out Viacom, Too. Next Up: Apple? Amazon? Everyone?
Another Big Media outfit sings the praises of the Web. Viacom says digital services are showering it with easy money for repeats of Jon Stewart and "Jersey Shore," and more deals are on the way.
BBC’s iPlayer goes Global, embraces the iPad
After endless development and lobbying from fans around the world, the BBC has finally opened up an international version of the iPlayer — its smash hit video-on-demand service — for European subscribers. But will it make the grade as other video subscription services expand?
Netflix expanding to Spain, UK next year
Netflix has no plans to slow down its international expansion. In addition to its expansion to 43 countries in Latin America later this year, Variety reports the company could also launch services in Spain and the U.K. in early 2012.
Amazon’s Lovefilm Strikes Disney Deal
Lovefilm, the "Netflix of Europe," now has something Netflix doesn't have--a deal with Disney to stream the studio's movies.
After Missing Its Shot at Netflix, Amazon Buys Lovefilm
Amazon had long been rumored to want to buy Netflix. Instead, it bought the next best thing: Lovefilm. Regarded as the European version of Netflix, Lovefilm operates a DVD-by-mail and subscription streaming business. But will Amazon go head-to-head with Netflix in the U.S.? 
Amazon Buys European Streaming Movie Service Lovefilm
Amazon, which already owned 42 percent of European Web movie service Lovefilm, has picked up the rest of the company, too. The Financial Times pegs the value of the deal at $312 million. Apparently it's a legal requirement to describe Lovefilm as "the Netflix of Europe," so there you go. Netflix itself isn't in Europe,...
Vid-Biz: Lovefilm, MTV Music Meter, Sling on iPhone
Today on the Net: Lovefilm has extended its video streaming service into Germany, MTV introduces its social media Music Meter offering to track social influence of stars and their music videos and Sling released a new version of its iPhone app with improved video quality.
LoveFilm Brings PS3 Video Subscription to UK
U.K.-based PS3 owners will soon be able to access some 4000 movies through LoveFilm. The DVD subscription service is taking a cue from its U.S. counterpart Netflix by extending its online video offering to the game console after forging an alliance with Sony earlier this year. 
