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STUDIO BRIEFING: February 29, 2008
Source: www.movieweb.com Date: Feb 29, 2008
UNIVERSAL CLINCHES BILLION-DOLLAR DEAL Marking one of the biggest movie-financing deals in Hollywood history, Relativity Capital has agreed to put up more than $1 billion to finance at least 75 percent of Universal Pictures films through 2011, published reports said today (Thursday). More

Strong guidance stuffs Netflix's envelope
Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com Date: Feb 28, 2008
Several analysts noted that Netflix's higher expectations probably come as a result of lessened competition from Blockbuster, given that company's decision to raise prices for its online service in order to generate profits even if it must sacrifice growth. More

Investors Flock to Optimistic Netflix (at Forbes.com)
Source: www.forbes.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
Netflix is slinging a lot of DVD's these days. The movie-by-mail company won the hearts of investors through its inspiring increase in guidance on Wednesday. Netflix (nasdaq: NFLX - news - people )modestly increased its plan for 2008 and Wall Street rallied. Its stock is up $3.09, or 10. More

The High-Def Trade (at CNBC)
Source: www.cnbc.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
Netflix is a buy, according to Jeff Macke, on the heels of the DVD rental service company’s new increased outlook. More

Netflix Increases Blu-Ray Stock (4rfv.co.uk)
Source: www.4rfv.co.uk Date: Feb 27, 2008
The company’s decision to drop support for the HD-DVD format - just after film producer and distributor heavyweight Warner Bros pulled out - came around the same time as BestBuy and Walmart jumped ship. Netflix Vice President, Steve Swasey commented: “The war is over and Blu-Ray has won. More

MarketWatch First Take: Netflix volatilty shows no sign of slowing (at MarketWatch)
Source: www.marketwatch.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Netflix Inc.'s investors have been on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in the past few months, and there is probably no end in sight to the stock's volatility. More

Netflix Raises Q1 2008 Guidance
Source: seekingalpha.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
For the full year, the company now sees revenues of $1.345 billion to $1.385 billion, with EPS of $1.18 to $1.30, up from $1.3 billion to $1.35 billion and $1.12 to $1.24. (Although net income is unchanged at $75 million to $83 million.) Netflix now sees year subs of 8.9 million to 9. More

Netflix raises profit outlook on subscriber growth (at CNNMoney.com)
Source: money.cnn.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
Netflix Inc. raised its first-quarter and full-year earnings per share outlook Wednesday on new forecasts for more subscriber growth. More

LIVE: Netflix CFO McCarthy At Jefferies Conference (NFLX)
Source: www.alleyinsider.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
Netflix finance chief Barry McCarthy takes the stage at Jefferies' annual Internet conference at 8:40 a.m. ET. We'll post live notes from his speech here; refresh for the latest. One of the first things he'll talk about: The company jacked up its Q1 and full-year guidance this morning. More

Netflix boosts subscriber estimates
Source: ContentAgenda.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
Netflix said today that its subscriber count will be about 3% higher than previously forecast because of price increases from rival Blockbuster and cheaper online advertising rates. More

iTunes now second largest music retailer in U.S.
Source: www.lostremote.com Date: Feb 27, 2008
A new study shows iTunes has passed Best Buy and Target and is now second only to Walmart in sales of music in the U.S. According to Apple, the iTunes store now has more than 50 million customers and has sold more than 4 billion songs. More

Sony announces two new Blu-ray players
Source: wesleytech.com Date: Feb 26, 2008
This week is Sony’s product showcase in Las Vegas. Along with a staggering 21 new BRAVIA televisions are two new Blu-ray Disc players. The BDP-S350 is the entry level player expected at $399, and the BDP-S550 is the feature-packed version expected at $499. There is no mention of an ES version. More

Xbox 360's "Turok" tops the Rogers Video game rental list
Source: c.moreover.com Date: Feb 26, 2008
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Meet a Critic: Cinematical and Huffington Post Writer James Rocchi
Source: www.rottentomatoes.com Date: Feb 26, 2008
James Rocchi, one of the best-dressed critics in San Francisco, is not from around here. But the Canadian-born film writer, blogger, radio and television critic is instantly recognizable among his peers. More

Analysys Mason Acquires Telecommunications and Media Consultancy Redbox
Source: www.itbcellular.com Date: Feb 25, 2008
LONDON, UK, 20th February 2008 – Analysys Mason Group, the world’s largest specialist adviser to the telecoms, ICT and digital media industry (http://www.analysysmasongroup. More

Oscars aim to put on blockbuster show
Source: www.miamiherald.com Date: Feb 23, 2008
No matter who wins, one key prediction from Academy Awards overseers already has come true: The show will go on. Read and write movie reviews, find out movie times, & see what's coming to home video. Check out Rene Rodriguez's Reeling blog for the latest news in film. More

Weekly wrapup, 18-22 Feb 2008
Source: www.last100.com Date: Feb 23, 2008
Here's a summary of the week's digital lifestyle action on last100. Note that you can subscribe to the weekly wrapups, either via the special weekly ... More

Apple updates iTunes with 7.6.1 promises .99 cent movie rentals
Source: www.applegazette.com Date: Feb 22, 2008
Apple released a minor update on Thursday to iTunes. The 7.6.1 update fixes a few minor bugs, and improves compatibility between Apple TV 2.0 and iTunes. Apple has also informed subscribers to its newsletter that it will be offering one rental movie at .99 cents each week. More

Netflix voters say 'No Country' best pic
Source: www.upi.com Date: Feb 22, 2008
Members of the U.S. movie rental service Netflix, voting in an online survey, predict "No Country for Old Men" will win this year's best picture Oscar. More

Pixellexis ready for NAB with REDBOX parallel processing system
Source: blog.digitalcontentproducer.com Date: Feb 21, 2008
Montreal, Canada, February 21st 2008 – Pixellexis Systems & Technologies has confirmed that it is on schedule to show the completed version of its revolutionary REDBOX processor accelerator at the NAB Convention in Las Vegas April 14th-17th 2008. (Booth SL 10530 South Hall Lower) More

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