Written by Chris Albrecht
Posted Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM PT

 

Vid-Biz: Netflix, ESPN360, Twitmatic

Windows Media Center Gets Netflix Streaming; agreement lets users watch Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” movies on TVs connected to a Windows Media Center PC. (VentureBeat)

Comcast Scores ESPN360; deal offers the broadband sports channel to the cable company’s internet subscribers. (MediaMemo) ESPN360 will also be offering a ton of live online and mobile Wimbledon coverage this summer. (paidContent)

ffwd Launches Second Rev of Twitter Video Service; Twitmatic lets you search, browse and watch videos from the Twittersphere. (Epicenter Blog) See our initial impressions of the first rev.

National DTV Test Running Tomorrow; every broadcast television network and many television stations across the country to conduct multiple soft tests tomorrow, transmitting a message that only TVs still in need of an upgrade will be able to read. (DTV Answers)

YouTube Launching YouTube Biz Blog; will act as a forum for more product and content announcements that are more business, advertiser and partner focused. First announcement is melding of Google Analytics and branded channel data. (YouTube Biz Blog)

Wal-Mart Bolstering Blu-ray, HD Inventory; plans to put a $198 Blu-ray Disc Player in stores this week, and will boost its selection of Blu-ray titles. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Hollywood Studios Win Injunction Against Zattoo; Universal and Warner Bros. block the Swiss video streaming service from running commercials with their films. (Variety)

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