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Can NBC’s ‘Constantine’ Succeed Where ‘Dracula’ and ‘Hannibal’ Failed?
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 13 mins ago
Turns out Friday night's "dead zone" perception was accurate, just not in the way analysts once thought. Horror and science-fiction shows have taken on a new life on the night over the years courtesy of series like Supernatural, Grimm, Fringe, ...
NBC plans live version of 'The Music Man'
AP - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC says it's planning to air a live production of "The Music Man."
NBC series has joke about school massacres
AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — School massacres apparently will be fodder for humor in a new NBC prime-time fall series.
FCC revising Internet rules after public backlash
AP - Mon May 12, 6:12PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is broadening the scope of his proposed open Internet rules and suggesting tougher standards for Internet providers who wish to create paid priority fast lanes on their networks.
Comcast in Asian carrier deals
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon May 12, 5:42PM CDT
No. 1 U.S. cable service provider Comcast (CMCSA) is reportedly offering at least 2 Asian cellular operators access to its Wi-Fi hot spots in the U.S. as it competes with wireless carriers such as Time Warner Cable (TWC), which Comcast is seeking to...
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Rentrak Announces Top DVD & Blu-ray Sales and Rentals for Week Ending May 4, 2014
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 1:23PM CDT
Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services which are based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending May 4, 2014.
What's Wrong With AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. Today?
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 1:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading 0.63% higher as of 2 p.m. EDT. You're watching the Dow set brand new all-time highs today. But the rising tide isn't lifting all boats. AT&T was barely breaking even today, and Verizon Comm ...
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 12:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Comcast Earnings Review: 20 Days after Announcement Shares Up 0.3% (CMCSA)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 12, 12:14PM CDT
20 days ago, on April 22nd, 2014, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported its earnings. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $0.65 per share on sales of $17.1 billion. The company actually reported EPS of $0.68 on sales of $17.4 billion, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $318.8 million. Shares of Comcast have climbed from $50.83 to $51.00, representing a gain of 0.3% since the company reported earnings 20 days ago.
AT&T, Inc. May Not Buy DIRECTV -- But Someone Should
Sean O'Reilly, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 12:00PM CDT
Since May 1, 2014 rumors have been swirling that satellite television provider DIRECTV is in talks to be acquired by telecommunications giant AT&T . While this remains just a rumor for the time being, investors should keep in mind that not...
Could Video Game Consoles Become Obsolete?
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 10:30AM CDT
A rumored partnership between Electronic Arts and Comcast is only in the beginning stages. If it's true, it has the potential to revolutionize the video game industry. That's because as the war for your living room rages on, the fight is...
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 9:39AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Ken Klaer Joins Comcast as Senior Vice President, Premises Technology
Business Wire - Mon May 12, 8:00AM CDT
Comcast announced today that Ken Klaer has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Premises Technology, leading the team that develops innovative CPE devices used to deliver Comcast's video, voice, data and cross-platform applications in customers' homes. He reports to Sree Kotay, Senior Vice President, Chief Software Architect for Comcast.
Research and Markets: Connected Living Room Market 2013-2020: Products (Smart/3D, LED/LCD/OLED TV, Set Top Box, Home Theater, Blu-ray, Gaming) & Technology (Processor, Memory, Sensor, Connectivity)
Business Wire - Mon May 12, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wlqsbw/connected_living) has announced the addition of the "Connected Living Room Market by Products, Technology & by Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering.
How to Buy a Piece of Apple or Coke at a Fraction of the Price
at The Street - Mon May 12, 6:00AM CDT
Fancy stock in Apple or Coca-Cola but are put off by their valuations? Try their suppliers or cheaper counterparts offshore: stocks with exposure to high-growth markets without the hefty price tag.
Connected Living Room Market 2013-2020: Products (Smart/3D, LED/LCD/OLED TV, Set Top Box, Home Theater, Blu-ray, Gaming) & Technology (Processor, Memory, Sensor, Connectivity)
M2 - Mon May 12, 5:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wmczbq/connected_living) has announced the addition of the "Connected Living Room Market by Products, Technology & by Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The major companies involved in connected living room market are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sony Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., BenQ Corporation, Nintendo Co., Ltd, Comcast Corporation and Pioneer Corp. The transformation of the living room into a digital entertainment hub of a home has been influenced by a variety of factors. One of these major factors has been the beginning of the shift towards digitization, making the use and storage of media content very convenient and highly user friendly. Thus the analysis says that the total connected living room market is expected to cross $357.24 billion by 2020 with a single digit growth rate. Currently, the market value is approximately $197.58 billion. The major living room devices that have been covered in this research study are TVs, set-top boxes, DVRs, home theater systems, gaming consoles, and blu-ray players. These devices have evolved to become an integral part of a typical connected living room. The development of newer and more advanced wired and wireless connectivity technologies have also contributed to growth of these devices. These technologies have made the storage, sharing and transfer of high quality media content simpler. Key Takeaways - The global connected living room market is estimated to grow at a modest CAGR from 2014 till 2020 and to cross $357.24 billion by the end of these five years. - Currently, televisions contribute to more than 75% of the global connected living room market. This share is expected to increase to more than 85% by the end of 2020. - Factors such as evolving technology and changing consumer behavior are affecting each type of devices. For instance, a declining trend is observed in the set-top box and Blu-ray player markets. - OLED TVs are expected to dominate the television market for the next five years and CCFL backlit LCD TVs and Plasma TVs shall witness a rapid decline in their shipments. - Porter's analysis in detail, market life cycle analysis along with technology and market roadmaps, evolution and time-lines of each type of living room devices, and their respective markets. - Detailed segmentation of connected living room market by technology and products with a focus on markets of high growth and emerging technologies. - The future of each type of related devices and technologies and industry from both - technical and market-oriented perspectives with techno-market oriented roadmaps. - Detailed pricing and cost analysis of each type of connected living room device, along with future scenarios in prices and dynamics of changes in prices. - Detailed competitive landscape with identification of the key players in each type of product market, in-depth market share analysis with individual revenue, market shares, and market share rankings. - Complete value chain, allied industry segments, and value chain analysis of the industry and their impacts on the market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Connected Living Room Market, By Product 5 Connected Living Room Market By Technology 6 Connected Living Room Market By Geography 7 Competitive Landscape 8 Company Profiles - Benq Corporation - Echostar Corporation - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Lg Electronics - Motorola Mobility Holdings. Inc. - Nintendo Co., Ltd - Pace Plc - Panasonic Corporation - Samsung Electronics - Sony Corporation - Technicolor Sa - Tivo, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wm...ted_living
How ‘The Blacklist’ Is Saving NBC
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 4:50AM CDT
It looks like Red Reddington's secret plan also includes saving a major broadcast network. NBC's (a subsidiary of Comcast ) The Blacklist is without a doubt one of last season's breakout hits. Starring the charismatic James Spader, the series...
NBC Shifts ‘Blacklist,’ Prepares for End of ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Parks & Recreation’
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 4:40PM CDT
The business of television is on full display now as all the networks spend tons of money trying to convince advertisers, investors, and audiences why their new slate of programming is the most profitable. This week it's the major broadcasters' turn...
Electronic Arts Declares War on GameStop
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 4:05PM CDT
If Electronic Arts succeeds, GameStop could fail. On its earnings call last week, Electronic Arts' CFO, Blake Jorgensen, set a target for the company -- one that should make GameStop executives very nervous. "We're excited that we're...
Can NBC’s ‘Constantine’ Succeed Where ‘Dracula’ and ‘Hannibal’ Failed?
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 13 mins ago
Turns out Friday night's "dead zone" perception was accurate, just not in the way analysts once thought. Horror and science-fiction shows have taken on a new life on the night over the years courtesy of series like Supernatural, Grimm, Fringe, ...
NBC plans live version of 'The Music Man'
AP - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC says it's planning to air a live production of "The Music Man."
NBC series has joke about school massacres
AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — School massacres apparently will be fodder for humor in a new NBC prime-time fall series.
FCC revising Internet rules after public backlash
AP - Mon May 12, 6:12PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is broadening the scope of his proposed open Internet rules and suggesting tougher standards for Internet providers who wish to create paid priority fast lanes on their networks.
Comcast in Asian carrier deals
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon May 12, 5:42PM CDT
No. 1 U.S. cable service provider Comcast (CMCSA) is reportedly offering at least 2 Asian cellular operators access to its Wi-Fi hot spots in the U.S. as it competes with wireless carriers such as Time Warner Cable (TWC), which Comcast is seeking to...
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Rentrak Announces Top DVD & Blu-ray Sales and Rentals for Week Ending May 4, 2014
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 1:23PM CDT
Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services which are based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending May 4, 2014.
What's Wrong With AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. Today?
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 1:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading 0.63% higher as of 2 p.m. EDT. You're watching the Dow set brand new all-time highs today. But the rising tide isn't lifting all boats. AT&T was barely breaking even today, and Verizon Comm ...
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 12:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Comcast Earnings Review: 20 Days after Announcement Shares Up 0.3% (CMCSA)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 12, 12:14PM CDT
20 days ago, on April 22nd, 2014, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported its earnings. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $0.65 per share on sales of $17.1 billion. The company actually reported EPS of $0.68 on sales of $17.4 billion, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $318.8 million. Shares of Comcast have climbed from $50.83 to $51.00, representing a gain of 0.3% since the company reported earnings 20 days ago.
AT&T, Inc. May Not Buy DIRECTV -- But Someone Should
Sean O'Reilly, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 12:00PM CDT
Since May 1, 2014 rumors have been swirling that satellite television provider DIRECTV is in talks to be acquired by telecommunications giant AT&T . While this remains just a rumor for the time being, investors should keep in mind that not...
Could Video Game Consoles Become Obsolete?
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 10:30AM CDT
A rumored partnership between Electronic Arts and Comcast is only in the beginning stages. If it's true, it has the potential to revolutionize the video game industry. That's because as the war for your living room rages on, the fight is...
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Mon May 12, 9:39AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Ken Klaer Joins Comcast as Senior Vice President, Premises Technology
Business Wire - Mon May 12, 8:00AM CDT
Comcast announced today that Ken Klaer has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Premises Technology, leading the team that develops innovative CPE devices used to deliver Comcast's video, voice, data and cross-platform applications in customers' homes. He reports to Sree Kotay, Senior Vice President, Chief Software Architect for Comcast.
Research and Markets: Connected Living Room Market 2013-2020: Products (Smart/3D, LED/LCD/OLED TV, Set Top Box, Home Theater, Blu-ray, Gaming) & Technology (Processor, Memory, Sensor, Connectivity)
Business Wire - Mon May 12, 6:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wlqsbw/connected_living) has announced the addition of the "Connected Living Room Market by Products, Technology & by Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering.
How to Buy a Piece of Apple or Coke at a Fraction of the Price
at The Street - Mon May 12, 6:00AM CDT
Fancy stock in Apple or Coca-Cola but are put off by their valuations? Try their suppliers or cheaper counterparts offshore: stocks with exposure to high-growth markets without the hefty price tag.
Connected Living Room Market 2013-2020: Products (Smart/3D, LED/LCD/OLED TV, Set Top Box, Home Theater, Blu-ray, Gaming) & Technology (Processor, Memory, Sensor, Connectivity)
M2 - Mon May 12, 5:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wmczbq/connected_living) has announced the addition of the "Connected Living Room Market by Products, Technology & by Geography - Global Trend & Forecast to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The major companies involved in connected living room market are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sony Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., BenQ Corporation, Nintendo Co., Ltd, Comcast Corporation and Pioneer Corp. The transformation of the living room into a digital entertainment hub of a home has been influenced by a variety of factors. One of these major factors has been the beginning of the shift towards digitization, making the use and storage of media content very convenient and highly user friendly. Thus the analysis says that the total connected living room market is expected to cross $357.24 billion by 2020 with a single digit growth rate. Currently, the market value is approximately $197.58 billion. The major living room devices that have been covered in this research study are TVs, set-top boxes, DVRs, home theater systems, gaming consoles, and blu-ray players. These devices have evolved to become an integral part of a typical connected living room. The development of newer and more advanced wired and wireless connectivity technologies have also contributed to growth of these devices. These technologies have made the storage, sharing and transfer of high quality media content simpler. Key Takeaways - The global connected living room market is estimated to grow at a modest CAGR from 2014 till 2020 and to cross $357.24 billion by the end of these five years. - Currently, televisions contribute to more than 75% of the global connected living room market. This share is expected to increase to more than 85% by the end of 2020. - Factors such as evolving technology and changing consumer behavior are affecting each type of devices. For instance, a declining trend is observed in the set-top box and Blu-ray player markets. - OLED TVs are expected to dominate the television market for the next five years and CCFL backlit LCD TVs and Plasma TVs shall witness a rapid decline in their shipments. - Porter's analysis in detail, market life cycle analysis along with technology and market roadmaps, evolution and time-lines of each type of living room devices, and their respective markets. - Detailed segmentation of connected living room market by technology and products with a focus on markets of high growth and emerging technologies. - The future of each type of related devices and technologies and industry from both - technical and market-oriented perspectives with techno-market oriented roadmaps. - Detailed pricing and cost analysis of each type of connected living room device, along with future scenarios in prices and dynamics of changes in prices. - Detailed competitive landscape with identification of the key players in each type of product market, in-depth market share analysis with individual revenue, market shares, and market share rankings. - Complete value chain, allied industry segments, and value chain analysis of the industry and their impacts on the market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Connected Living Room Market, By Product 5 Connected Living Room Market By Technology 6 Connected Living Room Market By Geography 7 Competitive Landscape 8 Company Profiles - Benq Corporation - Echostar Corporation - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Lg Electronics - Motorola Mobility Holdings. Inc. - Nintendo Co., Ltd - Pace Plc - Panasonic Corporation - Samsung Electronics - Sony Corporation - Technicolor Sa - Tivo, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wm...ted_living
How ‘The Blacklist’ Is Saving NBC
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 4:50AM CDT
It looks like Red Reddington's secret plan also includes saving a major broadcast network. NBC's (a subsidiary of Comcast ) The Blacklist is without a doubt one of last season's breakout hits. Starring the charismatic James Spader, the series...
NBC Shifts ‘Blacklist,’ Prepares for End of ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Parks & Recreation’
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 4:40PM CDT
The business of television is on full display now as all the networks spend tons of money trying to convince advertisers, investors, and audiences why their new slate of programming is the most profitable. This week it's the major broadcasters' turn...
Electronic Arts Declares War on GameStop
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 11, 4:05PM CDT
If Electronic Arts succeeds, GameStop could fail. On its earnings call last week, Electronic Arts' CFO, Blake Jorgensen, set a target for the company -- one that should make GameStop executives very nervous. "We're excited that we're...
