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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based Hulu said late Wednesday that it has officially launched its subscription services in Japan, the first international launch for the company. Hulu is in a exclusive mobile marketing partnership with NTT Docomo, the largest Japanese mobile operator. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Both Netflix , which has a substantial operation in Los Angeles, and Los Angeles-based Hulu are both considering an expansion into the hotel entertainment market, in a test with Marriott International , according to a report this morning. netflix hulu marriott streaming video television demand' READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 3, 2014

In the world of many online television, movie, and video sites, scores of music streaming services, and other entertainment content, it''s often a difficult task to find what you really want to watch, listen to, or read. Phoebe Scott: I started Laudville, because I consume a lot of entertainment of all kinds. What is Laudville?

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JULY 19, 2017

Los Angeles-based Hulu has made a deal which will give it streaming rights to all 11 seasons of *M*A*S*H , as well as such series as NYPD Blue, How I Met Your Mother, Burn Notice, Hills Street Blues, Bones and Glee, with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution , Hulu announced Wednesday. Futurama, and The Cleveland Show.

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AUGUST 31, 2015

Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu scored a major win this weekend, and has inked a deal with television network Epix , after Netflix said it would not renew and existing deal with Epix for its content. Epix--known for its Hollywood movie lineup--is a joint venture of MGM, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Paramount.

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JUNE 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based video streaming site Hulu said this morning that it has debuted 27 titles from Miramax on its Hulu Plus service, after inking a deal to include "hundreds" of Miramax films through the site's premium services. According to Hulu, the titles include such titles as Pulp fiction. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Los Angeles-based Hulu has just rolled out a unique feature to the video streaming service today, saying that it is applying facial recognition techniques which will allow its viewers to identify actors in videos, by hovering over their face. Have you ever wondered what the name of that actor is on your favorite show? READ MORE>>.

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JULY 14, 2011

Los Angeles-based video site Hulu said late Wednesday evening that it has extended rollout of its Hulu Plus Android application to four more smartphones. Hulu rolled out its premium video streaming services for Android three weeks ago, and has been ironing out device-by-device issues on Android since then. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 7, 2020

Irvine-based television manufacturer VIZIO said today that it is launching 30 new, free linear TV channels as part of its free SmartCast TV streaming service. The company said the new, ad-supported TV services are seeing a 59 percent increase in viewin gsessions over the last three weeks of March. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Does the world need another, online streaming media service for movies and television? Why a new, streaming service -- and how is this different from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc? How long has the service been available? We''re complementary to Netflix and to HBO, the subscription services. So, they just ave up.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Los Angeles-based Laudville , the online, social sharing service led by Phoebe B. According to the startup, it has launched a new version which includes such features as links to Twitter, ability to find other friends using the service, a history of bookmarks and opinions, and much more. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The big three options right now are Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, and they’re getting bigger: Americans are watching more than an hour of streaming content per day , a number excepted to steadily increase over time. So let’s took a look at the basics of each, and which service may appeal to you. Hulu Basics.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

It’s the biggest night for television and streaming media services tonight as the stars are gathering to celebrate themselves at the 70th annual Emmy Awards. While NBC isn’t available on these services in all areas, check and make sure that your provider of choice has the network should a viewer want to tune in.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Studio City-based FilmTrack , which develops software-as-a-service for managing rights and content management for the film, video, and television industry, has raised $20M in a funding round. Lang was recently CEO of Miramax, and was at Fox Entertainment, involved with both Hulu and MySpace. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The long, turbulent history of the video-on-demand technology developed by former Marina Del Rey-based CinemaNow continues today, after current owner Rovi Corporation said Thursday afternoon that it plans to pursue a sale of its Rovi Entertainment Stores business--the remains of CinemaNow. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the online video guide service funded by Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures, said that it has linked with the University of California, Los Angeles, with a branded version of the service specifically for UCLA students.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Distribber.com isa new-model flat-fee distribution service that places independent films on digital sales platforms such as iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Cable VOD while allowing filmmakers to keep 100% of their revenue. Visit TechZulu for full story.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Streaming services are designed to be easy – open an app, hit play, and you’re pretty much just where you want to be. But the latest range of streaming services also offer a lot of customization options…even if they are hidden from view. Hulu/Hulu Plus. Hulu offers current shows ASAP. PlayStation Vue.

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MARCH 1, 2013

Who is the ideal audience for this service--studios, independents, others? Darren Marble: I spent the last ten years in enterprise sales, selling enterprise software and services to Fortune 500 companies. Lots of them were in online media and entertainment. My co-founder, Taylor Mcpartland, is the entertainment guy.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

seamlessly connect to your smartphone, PC, and streaming media services. The company's all- in-one Play:3 lets users control their music wirelessly, and stream from your music library, music services, or radio stations. entertainment through a touchpad remote. Sonos is based in Santa Barbara. Mint Plus Cleaner. The CoStar.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

Content is king, and local startup Yekra has just secured $3 million in funding for their digital rights distribution service for the every man. Yekra also allows creators to establish an exclusivity rights period and set up distribution to other platforms including Netflix and Hulu Plus. The company has been funded for $3.1M

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Scot has been an entrepreneur and executive responsible for the launch of several interactive entertainment ventures. Scot has 15+ years experience developing product integration and interactive campaigns for major sports, entertainment and consumer brands. Josh Yguado - President SGN.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2016

It's really the home of a broad base of services to help media and tech companies develop new opportunities, and accelerate their success. The question for all of these, is how do you differentiate your subscription service. You've worked on both sides, in both entertainment and traditional media, and technology.

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APRIL 26, 2011

When you want to order something from a catering service, or order gym membership for all of your employees, or you want to go out and pick up your drycleaning or set up daycare, each relationships falls into a unique framework. We have people like Hulu, Shoedazzle, Docstoc, and a ton more signed up already.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2012

There is a true renaissance happening in entertainment today, where the distribution channels of television and cable are being disrupted and transformed quickly into new models. There was an inkling of the changes to be when interactive TV services like NetFlix, Hulu and On Demand debuted as frenemies to traditional TV viewing.

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. There's lots of examples--iTunes, which is now a dominant player, opportunities like Hulu, which didn't exist until recently.

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. There's lots of examples--iTunes, which is now a dominant player, opportunities like Hulu, which didn't exist until recently.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 25, 2017

With the growing interest in cord-cutting, you’d think it would be getting easier to find alternative sources for broadband Internet service. I cut the cord back in 2009, and now millions of people are doing the same every year. But no, it’s actually a bit more complicated than it used to be, because there are more options to choose from.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Iroko Patners had , a souring relationship with YouTube, Google Ads Words, Amazon Web Services even though the movie streaming firm had about eight million YouTube streams a month, with a $1 million revenue run-rate in 2011. We also have a music streaming service, iROKING , which has been dubbed by some as the ‘Spotify’ of Africa.

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Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

It should be the next generation content/ entertainment portal that leverages millions of user profiles to more accurately provide data to advertisers on what is appealing to specific demographics. Work with the studios to have premium Hulu-ish content prominently branded and for sale. MySpace = Yahoo2.0: Fuel Micro Jobs.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Dana Settle & I are hosting a dinner tonight (10/20/10) with some of the biggest companies in entertainment to talk about the future of television, film & digital media. Note that I didn’t say there will be total “convergence&# – but I believe the services will inter-operate. By a long shot.

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