Tuesday, November 24, 2009

movies

Blockbuster Signs Up Sonic to Compete With Netflix Streams

Retail rental chain had fallen behind Netflix's online offerings more >>

Should Illegal Downloading of Music, Movies, and Other Media Be Prosecuted?

Within younger generations, everybody's doing it. more >>

Read the Book Before You See the Movie

Upcoming blockbusters like Watchmen and The Road are just as stunning on the page. more >>

Watch the Beatles <i>Let It Be</i>

The documentary/concert film captures the Fab Four’s final public performance 40 years ago. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Casting Director

Now, it's your job to come up with the actors—including those 50 beefy oarsmen extras. more >>

‘The Dark Knight’ on Blu-ray

More than 1 million copies are expected to be shipped today. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Steven Spielberg, Filmmaker

He addresses important issues on the big screen and through his philanthropy. more >>

Netflix to Begin Streaming HD Videos

Service first comes this week to Xbox console, then Roku box. more >>

Michael Crichton: a Prolific Author and Movie Director

He passed away at age 66. more >>

Blockbuster Movie Box Coming by Holidays

Movie chain's Internet movies also coming to TiVo, in Australia more >>

A Bad Time for Shopaholics?

Some wonder whether Isla Fisher's new movie should be delayed or canceled. more >>

Netflix Streaming Coming to TiVo

We hope TiVo won't muddy the instant viewing service from Netflix. more >>

Oliver Stone: <em>Wall Street</em> Was Right on the Money

How Gekko-style greed fueled the credit crisis. more >>

Dell's QFlix Drive Burns Downloaded Movies

New technology burns copy-protected movies, but only a few movies available today. more >>

The Campaign, "The Matrix," and the GOP Offensive Against Truth

If Obama is "The One," John McCain is Agent Smith, leading the GOP assault on truth and reality. more >>

Competitors Gang Up on Apple and Its iPod

New group wants a single system for sharing content that is copy protected. more >>

Audio: Netflix Movies Via Internet

An interview on WTOP about the simple-to-use Netflix Player from Roku. more >>

Aaron Sorkin to Write a Facebook Movie

According to Facebook group, film will focus on site's beginnings. more >>

Is Merrill Trying to Bail on Tom Cruise's Movie Studio?

Investment bank is reportedly re-examining its contract. more >>

Prediction: Blu-ray Will Unseat Standard DVDs

Futuresource analysts say new format is gaining traction after vanquishing HD DVD. more >>

How Online Shopping Is Like Pixar’s "WALL-E"

Virtual shopping mall could be next big thing in online retail. But is that a good thing? more >>

Be the Guy (or Gal) Behind 'Dark Knight'

In a down economy, you should be helping your employer get a piece of what's being spent. more >>

Hobbit Crisis: The Shire in Foreclosure

Lord of the Rings-themed village development hits financial turmoil. more >>

Bernanke and the Batman Conundrum

The Federal Reserve has to deal with both inflation and economic growth concerns. Right now, it's more worried about the latter. more >>

Sony Using Studios to Sell Blu-ray, PS3, and TVs

If it had owned a movie studio back then, would Betamax have defeated VHS? more >>

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