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DVDs Are Dying, and There's Worse News Ahead for Hollywood

7:30AM 2/09/2012

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

DVDs -- and even their more modern Blu-ray siblings -- are gradually fading to black, as VHS and LaserDisc did before them. Movie studios have seen this coming for some time. Problem is, it's part of a bigger trend they may not be able to overcome.

The 8 Brands That Wasted the Most Money on Super Bowl Ads

1:00PM 2/06/2012

By 24/7 Wall St.

Investing, Media, Ford Motor Co, Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico, Time Warner, Anheuser-Busch InBev, General Motors

Between 2002 and 2011, companies spent a whopping $2.5 billion on Super Bowl advertising; this year, a 30-second commercial cost an average of $3.5 million. But what do you get for all that cash. In the case of these eight major advertisers, not as much as they'd hoped.

SpongeBob's Big Problem: An Ocean of Streaming Video

6:20AM 12/02/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Company News, Media, Viacom, Time Warner, Walt Disney, Stocks in the News

The yellow fellow who lives in a pineapple under the sea -- and all his Nickelodeon pals -- are suddenly getting kicked in the SquarePants by the on-demand video revolution. Can Viacom adjust the new order of children's entertainment before Nick's ratings sink to the ocean floor?

Netflix Revives a Cult Classic -- and Its Own Fortunes

3:15PM 11/22/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Media, Netflix, Time Warner

Eventually Netflix, had to stop doing stupid things and do a smart one -- and it did. It has made a deal to be the exclusive home of Arrested Development when the critically acclaimed comedy returns to TV in 2013.

What to Watch This Week: Yoga Pants, Contagious Viruses, Netflix, and More

9:00AM 9/05/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Company News, Netflix, Time Warner

There's never a dull moment on Wall Street -- now more than ever! From homebuilder earnings to yoga pants to Netflix's stock, here are a few items that will help shape the week ahead.

Why Are LEGOs So Expensive?

2:30PM 8/24/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Mattel, Time Warner, Walt Disney, Family Money, Features

It's a question that echoes across the Internet, on blogs and message boards, and in the content of a specialty wiki called Brickipedia: "Why are Legos so expensive?" Our search for an answer starts in Denmark, and ends in the playrooms of countless children around the world.

Old TV Stars Sue Over Merchandising Royalties

12:00PM 8/09/2011

By Ron Dicker

People, Media, Mattel, Sony, Time Warner

The shows have been off the air for years, but the battle continues. Stars from television classics, including The Partridge Family and Happy Days, are suing their former studios over royalty money -- for toys, lunch boxes, board games, books and even slot machines -- that they claim is long overdue.

5 Things That Went Wrong at Netflix

5:15PM 7/26/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Netflix, Time Warner, Amazon.com

It's been a rough day for Netflix (NFLX). Shares of the movie provider opened nearly 10% lower today after it disappointed investors with last night's quarterly report. The numbers seem impressive on the surface. Netflix closed out the quarter with 25.6 million North American subscribers, 70%...

5 Things to Watch Next Week: Potter Mania, Brokers, Apple, Ballmer on Trial

5:30PM 7/15/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Company News, Earnings, Media, Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, Apple, Time Warner, Stocks in the News, Market News

There's no such thing as a summertime lull when earnings season is upon us. Next week will bring plenty of headlines -- among them box office receipts for the last Harry Potter film and quarterly results from Apple, Cintas, and Microsoft.

YouTube Now Draws Nearly 40% of All Online Video Visits

10:00AM 6/20/2011

By Douglas McIntyre

Technology, Media, Google , Sony, Viacom, Time Warner, Yahoo

YouTube has been a powerhouse in the online video arena since well before Google bought it. YouTube dominates the sector, accounting for nearly four out of 10 online video viewing sessions in the U.S. in May. What's still a question is how much the video-sharing site will add to Google profits.