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[bryant]

TiVo will be providing video on demand soon. That's cool; it's another step in the process that leads to the question, "Why do we care about scheduled TV programs at all?" Doesn't look like it'll cost more than the usual subscription. That probably won't last, though; the free stuff is from IFC, which needs to promote its programs. Someone like (say) HBO doesn't need the same publicity -- we already all know about The Sopranos.

Interesting note for me: IFC is owned by Rainbow Media, which has a few networks, and which in turn is owned by Cablevision. Not at all the biggest player in the cable market but not entirely insignificant. They're definitely looking forward when it comes to final mile solutions.

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[head58.livejournal.com]

I am all atwitter with excitement about this myself. This has always been for me the defining element of "living in the future". You can keep your flying cars, I'll have my movies/tv shows on demand please. (and not just the very disappointing selection Comcast has to offer).

Heard an interview on NPR with the guy that is doing Hopeless Pictures, and I'll definitely be watching that. Has a real Home Movies feel. Probably because of jonathan katz.

[waterowl.livejournal.com]

It's about time! And I'd love to get a subscription for the Sopranos. I'd pay for that. I won't pay for HBO.