So Netflix and Tivo have formally announced: they are going into a joint development deal…”the two companies will develop technology and will work with Hollywood studios to secure content for digital distribution.”
News.com: Netflix also will license TiVo’s proprietary content security protection called TiVoGuard to secure films for viewing on set-top-boxes…
Reuters: Tivo CEO Mike Ramsay said no merger or acquisition was in the works between the two companies. The companies target a 2005 debut for a product that would let consumers download movies onto their TiVos via IP…Netflix is speaking with studios and expected to sign unique licensing agreements with each, according to the company.
IDG: The deal is not an exclusive one for either company…
For all the background on the deal, and other related online movie developments, read the related links below and our dedicated “Movies” section…
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