[opendtv] Blockbuster to deliver on-demand services to Samsung products

Not sure I understand what's new about this. Is it a streaming service
exclusive to Samsung, as opposed to the download that has already been
available from Blockbuster? I suppose that built-in IP "tuners" are new,
but not exclusive to Samsung anymore.

Bert

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http://www.dtg.org.uk/news/news.php?class=countries&subclass=0&id=3445

Blockbuster to deliver on-demand services to Samsung products

Blockbuster has announced it will be making its content library
available on demand via select new Samsung HDTVs, home theatre systems
and Blu-ray players in the US.

The Blockbuster OnDemand service provides screen search and browsing
capabilities, as well as ratings, trailers, and other information about
each movie on the television.

"This agreement underscores the growing opportunities around digital
delivery and the plan to make the BLOCKBUSTER brand as available on
screens as it has always been on storefronts. The Blu-ray players
BLOCKBUSTER will feature represent the perfect bridge between physical
stores and digital delivery by providing streaming digital access to the
newest hit movies and high definition Blu-ray product, which is
available in our stores and through BLOCKBUSTER By Mail," said Jim
Keyes, Blockbuster Chairman and CEO. "We look forward to working with
Samsung to showcase their select products in Blockbuster stores while
making Blockbuster's digital library available in homes across America."

"Samsung constantly seeks ways to provide greater value to consumers
through innovation and connectivity," said Tim Baxter, President of
Samsung Electronics America. "Our strategic alliance with Blockbuster
means that we will provide consumers another significant avenue to
access rich content and a great viewing experience."

The alliance also includes the sale of Samsung Blu-ray players with the
integrated Blockbuster OnDemand service at Blockbuster stores and online
at blockbuster.com, in addition to Samsung's existing retail channels.

The companies expect to have the BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand service integrated
into new Samsung Blu-ray disc players and HDTVs by Autumn 2009.

DTG Staff 15.07.2009
 
 
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