July 15, 2010
Verizon has added video-on-demand content from WealthTV in 3D throughout its FiOS service network. The channel, called “the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network,” has launched its first 3D content with an episode of “Wealth on Wheels Classic.”
The episode features the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, California, and presents more than a dozen priceless [...]
July 1, 2010
Fox Soccer Plus will broadcast the Tri-Nations rugby union tournament between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa on July 10 live and in high-definition (HD). In the first match of nine (to be held in Auckland, NZ) we’ll see top-ranked All-Blacks battle against defending Tri-Nations champion team Springboks. Fox Soccer Plus will carry all nine [...]
May 5, 2010
From May 13 through May 17 Verizon will offer FiOS TV subscribers free access to Starz and Encore programming in HD, including blockbuster movies such as “Bolt,” “Up,” “Hancock” and “Angels & Demons.” The preview also includes access to video-on-demand content from the two networks. FiOS TV broadcasts a total of 21 Starz and Encore [...]
April 8, 2010
Verizon added the Comcast Network to its FiOS TV lineup today, giving customers in the Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and certain New Jersey and Delaware areas access to Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games.
Comcast Network also broadcasts live college games including CAA and Ivy League basketball, as well as college lacrosse. Local access programming is also shown on [...]
April 5, 2010
Verizon says it will launch a 3D channel by the 2010 holiday season, following in the footsteps of Cablevision, Comcast, DirecTV and others who have also made the commitment. Verizon says they are in discussions with several companies regarding 3D content, and will seek to offer a 3D product that is seamless, rather than creating [...]
Showtime will launch a new stylish interactive widget for FiOS HD subscribers watching the Strikeforce Challengers sporting event on Friday, Feb. 26. The mixed martial arts broadcast will premiere SHOWTIME Sports Interactive, an EBIF interactive TV app enabling you to vote, view fighter stats and bios, and access a fight calendar. The widget is designed to look like an old baseball card, with retro looking illustrations and all the imperfections of an age (no, your TV isn’t getting old). Showtime says its the first programmer to rollout an EBIF iTV app in high-def, and will include the feature in select HD MPEG-4 broadcasts.
- Limited Time
[...] Showtime premiered a cool new widget with a recent MMA fight, overlaying stats, bios and more on top of the event. Neither of us got to [...]