Media Decoder Blog: A Lawsuit Accuses Relativity Media and Fortress of Fraud
The suit charges that a complicated financial transaction involving the producer of "Salt" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and Citibank cut an investor out of $44 million.
Netflix nabs another exclusive deal ahead of cable
Netflix has licensed exclusive rights to future films from indie studio Open Road Films, making it the only place viewers can watch those movies during the pay TV window. The deal follows Netflix's recent habit of locking down titles from independent producers ahead of cable networks.
Netflix’s Risky Bet on Original Programming
Netflix is reportedly going up against the big cable networks for a new show called House of Cards. But what will adding original programming to its video library mean for Netflix, and what does it mean for the future of cable programming?
Is Netflix Ready to Announce a Big Money Deal With Epix?
Last month, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings told investors he'd be willing to pay real money to beef up his collection of online video offerings. Now it looks as if he's ready to make good on his pledge: The Los Angeles Times says Netflix is in talks with Epix, the new pay cable competitor owned by...
Vid-Biz: NBCU Ad Network, iOScars, Overture Films
Today on the Net: NBC creates an ad network for its owned and operated local stations, the iOScars have been announced to honor innovative videos shot on the iPhone 4 and Starz is shuttering Overture Films and handing over marketing and distribution to Relativity Media. 
Relativity Media Shuns HBO & Showtime for Netflix
Relativity Media's movies won't make their way to HBO or Showtime during their pay TV window anymore. Instead, you'll be able to watch them as part of Netflix' Watch Instantly service. Some believe this deal could be a sign for things to come for pay TV. 
