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Sesame Street is headed to the big screen

In an effort to monetize every pleasant childhood memory you've ever had, Fox has acquired the rights to make a Sesame Street film.
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Hollywood studios under investigation for bribery in China: report

A number of major Hollywood movie studies have come under investigation by the SEC for allegedly making "inappropriate payments" to Chinese government officials, according to Reuters.
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CinemaNow upgrades video library to 1080p, but only for Intel owners

With streaming companies all racing to increase the quality of video playback, CinemaNow and Intel have entered into a partnership to step up streaming movies to 1080p.
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Comcast rolling out test of $60 first-run, theatrical movies over VoD

While the rising costs of movie theater tickets, more Americans are staying home to watch films in their own home theater. Comcast is launching a pilot program that will give families access to theatrical movies in the home.
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Hotfile countersues Warner Bros. over copyright abuse

While Hotfile isn't a stranger to being the recipient of lawsuits related to DMCA takedown notices, the company turned the tables on Warner Brothers today by filing a lawsuit of its own.
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Fox to revamp acclaimed science series ‘Cosmos’ with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Carl Sagan's classic science docu-series "Cosmos" is getting a refresh, and will air on Fox starting in 2013.

AMC Theatres responds to multi-studio premium VOD initiative

AMC Theatres responds in a statement to recently announced plans from four top studios -- Sony, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures -- to offer early VOD access to movies at a premium price.
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Hollywood studios roll out $30 on-demand rentals for new titles

Hollywood's biggest studios have signed a deal to launch "Home Premium," a video on-demand service that will make still-in-theater titles available for $30 per rental.

Aronofsky no longer directing Wolverine sequel

The Black Swan director has reportedly left the superhero sequel, The Wolverine, days before shooting was set to begin to spend more time with his family.

Daredevil being rebooted under David Slade

The Marvel character, Daredevil, is set to join the growing number of superheroes that will have their film franchises rebooted.

Angry Birds will use Super Bowl ad to reveal secret level code

Rovio has revealed that gamers who carefully examine the Super Bowl commercial for Rio, an animated bird movie from 20th Century Fox, will find an embedded code they can use to unlock a secret level in Angry Birds. Those who complete the level will be entered into a sweepstakes to take a trip to Rio de Janiero to see the premiere of the movie.

Avatar blu-ray released on 3D as a Panasonic exclusive

Panasonic has secured an exclusive deal with 20th Century Fox to package Avatar 3D with new 3D TV sets. Copies can be found on eBay for those willing to open the bidding at $199.

Nielsen: Blu-ray Outselling HD DVD

New figures from Nielsen VideoScan show that for the week ending February 18, Blu-ray titles were outselling HD DVD by almost two-to-one.

Firefly’s Browncoats Get Their Own MMORPG?

Multiverse network has announced plans for a MMORPG based on the universe of Joss Whedon's short-lived but much-loved sci-fi television series Firefly.

BitTorrent Inks New Content Deals

Filesharing phenomenon BitTorrent has announced new licensing deals today with Fox, Viacom, and others to power a new video downloading service in 2007.