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Hulu getting ready for international viewers, starts by blocking them

by Richard Lawler posted May 8th 2009 at 9:22AM


Fresh off adding Disney as a content partner and part owner, Hulu is about to make an even bigger leap, signing up a few agreements for international programming from sources like Endemol and Digital Rights Group of the UK and Bollywood distributor Saavn. Financial Times learned that while these deals should first bring additional programming for U.S. viewers, it is "laying the groundwork" for a global launch in the top six to eight markets. Unfortunately for global viewers, word on the internets is that anonymous proxies like those so conveniently suggested in our Ask EHD for Canadian streaming options are now blocked, so until those deals are signed and the switch is flipped in your neck of the woods, no Hulu for you.

Cablevision launches Bollywood Hits On Demand

by Darren Murph posted Nov 22nd 2008 at 10:55AM


Rather than, you know, giving loyal customers a few extra high-def channels, Cablevision has decided to instead exhaust resources on pushing Bollywood Hits On Demand out to iO TV subscribers. Bollywood. Hits. On. Demand. Personally, we've no qualms with Bollywood flicks, but we can't help but scratch our heads on this one, particularly since it's an SD VOD service. Nevertheless, it still marks the company's very first international subscription video on demand service, and those interested will have to pony up $9.95 per month in order to indulge.

[Via Multichannel]

Bollywood comes to Blu-ray via Om Shanti Om

by Darren Murph posted Jan 15th 2008 at 4:35AM

We know, Bollywood already has a high-definition format of choice, but given that HD VMD isn't apt to catch on anytime soon, we'd say choosing Blu-ray as a backup is a fairly intelligent move. According to numerous reports and a product page on Amazon, Om Shanti Om will be making the leap to BD next week (January 22nd), and while absolutely nothing is known about special features, audio tracks, etc., it can be pre-ordered as we speak for just under $17. 'Course, it remains to be seen if the whole of Bollywood bolts in Blu's direction -- or if a substantial amount of viewers here in America even notice.

[Via Blu-ray, thanks Bhargav N.]

VMD gets Bollywood pack-in titles for January '07 launch

by Richard Lawler posted Dec 5th 2006 at 11:35AM

Everyone's favorite third high definition disc format got a boost today as it announced deals with six Indian film distributors. When the first HD VMD player launches in January of next year, it will be available with a bundle of 10 high definition Bollywood movies for $299 through various Indian retailers. New Medium Enterprises has already secured deals for content in Germany and China, now with the addition of the booming Indian film market VMD hopes to provide high definition content at prices HD DVD and Blu-ray won't be able to match.




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