online movies

Facebook: Writing a Script for Online Movie Consolidation?

Warner Brothers' The Dark Knight is the first flick to be offered directly via the social network. It's a small test, but when Facebook enters a business, competitors get nervous: Here's how this move could trigger a round of mergers among Netflix and other established players.

Sears Launches Movie Downloading Service

Sears Holdings has become the latest retailer to launch an online movie-download service. The owner of Sears and Kmart is using the same delivery platform as Best Buy, Sonic Solutions's RoxioNow. Will Sears's new service deliver anything more than a "me too"?

Hulu Considers an IPO to Expand Its Subscription Service

Hulu is considering raising up to $300 million in an IPO next year to add more shows to its subscription service, Reuters reported Friday. Will that be enough capital to keep Hulu competitive with Netflix, as well as services from companies such as Apple, Amazon and Wal-Mart?

Tech Enthusiasts Await Apple's Latest Announcement

As Apple prepares for a press conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, speculation about the coming news is running rampant. Will the company announce a refreshed iPod or a new Apple TV device with Netflix programming?

Hulu Coming to a PlayStation 3 Near You?

In an effort to increase revenue sources, online video company Hulu is reportedly close to striking a deal with Sony to offer a paid TV service on its PlayStation 3.