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Qtrax and Universal for legal P2P music
"Qtrax, the ambitious free P2P service that took a PR beating in January when it mistakenly announced it had major-label deals in place, seems to be back on track.
The P2P service made public a legitimate deal with Universal Music Group, the world's largest major label, on Tuesday, a month after announcing publishing pacts with EMI and Sony/ATV. Qtrax also has a deal in place with Universal's publishing group, meaning the company can now legally populate its service with Universal music.
A Qtrax spokeswoman said the company will start adding Universal tracks soon. Peter Lofrumento, Universal Music Group's senior vice president of corporate communications, confirmed the new deal.
Qtrax is an ad-supported, Windows-only P2P application based on the Songbird open-source media player. While Qtrax badly fumbled its initial announcement of major label support, now that Universal has signed on, others could follow suit. If the rest of the majors come on board, Qtrax could be on its way to offering more music than iTunes does, for free.
Currently, only songs from TVT Records are available on Qtrax, said the spokeswoman, with the Beggars Banquet Records and Finetunes catalogs set to become available in the next few weeks. Universal songs should go online at Qtrax in approximately a month, she said." "Qtrax, the ambitious free P2P service that took a PR beating in January when it mistakenly announced it had major-label deals in... more -
Universal and Hasbro announce six year deal
...to make movies based on Hasbro games. They will produce at least four feature films based on branded properties. I remember reading that RIdley Scott bought the right to make a 'Monopoly' movie last year.
Coming soon: Buckaroo starring Dustin Hoffman as "The Oil Lamp" ...to make movies based on Hasbro games. They will produce at least four feature films based on branded properties. I remember reading... more -
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HD-DVD Death Rattle
Rumors just won't stop about the future of HD DVD. The Digital Bits is reporting that their "second to none" sources informed them that both Universal and Paramount are in the process of going blu.
But don't bother asking 'em, because the same contracts that prevent them from switching now, prevent them from confirming the rumor. In addition, sources tell The Digital Bits that while Paramount could make an announcement any day now, Universal's won't come until February -- at the earliest -- because "their contract period with the HD-DVD camp expires at the end of January." Rumors just won't stop about the future of HD DVD. The Digital Bits is reporting that their "second to none" sources i... more -
Rob Pongi's 3D Blimp
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Universal takes on iTunes
Not only is Universal not signing multi-year contracts with Apple, it is now creating a service to confront iTunes and nurture iPod competitors like the Zune.
Called Total Music, it may include Universal, Sony BMG and Warner—75% of music sold in the US—and would offer a twist on the traditional download and "PlaysForSure" subscription concepts.
When you buy a Total Music-supported MP3 player, you would essentially get free all-you-can-eat music. Not only is Universal not signing multi-year contracts with Apple, it is now creating a service to confront iTunes and nurture iPod co... more -
Universal Music abandoning DRM
A large chunk of their library will be available with no digital copyright protection in a bid to compete with iTunes
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NBC to make programming a 2 screen experience
Giving viewers to upload user-generated content and a more interactive viewing experience.
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