Author Archives: Chris Ullrich

Dish Network Buying Blockbuster for $320 Million

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

You can put this in the “Why?” file but it seems somebody at least wanted to buy the Blockbuster video rental chain even as that business is going in the toilet. That somebody is Dish Network who, pending approval at … Continue reading →

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Group Video Chat Coming to iPhone Via Fring

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

If you’re one of the people who love to video chat using your iPhone or Android device but often wish you could include a few more friends in the conversation, you’re in luck. Not because Apple is doing anything for … Continue reading →

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‘Transporter’ Series Coming to Cinemax

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

Seeking to change its reputation as HBO’s red-headed stepchild where softcore movies go to die, Cinemax is getting into the original programming biz in a big way. After announcing a 10-part action series called Strike Back last month, the pay … Continue reading →

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Twitter Ditches Infamous QuickBar In Latest iOS App Update

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

Whatever your thought on the relative merits of Twitter and the power of the Internets, one thing is for certain, over at Twitter HQ, if the public says something sucks, they listen. At least in this case. In case you … Continue reading →

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Starbucks and Marvel Sign Free Comics Deal

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

Not sure how this one got past us as it combines at least three of our favorite things (comics, coffee and sitting on our asses). Maybe its because a lot of the team has been going to Coffee Bean lately? … Continue reading →

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Natalie Portman Takes Care of Business In a New Scene From ‘Thor’

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

As the release of Kenneth Branagh’s Thor draws near we can expect the usual deluge of marketing materials to bombard us and try to influence us to see the movie. Not that we really need help in that department. We’re … Continue reading →

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Marvel Unveils New ‘Fear Itself’ Comic Trailer

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

Movies, TV shows, comics, everything is better with a trailer to promote it. So, with that in mind, we bring you a trailer for Marvel’s upcoming comic book series Fear Itself, written by Matt Fraction with art by Stuart Immonen. … Continue reading →

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Roku Now Available at Best Buy

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chris Ullrich

With all the ways in which consumers can get video content to their televisions, its sometimes difficult to figure out what way is the best. From Netflix to Google TV to Amazon, Apple TV and more the number of choices … Continue reading →

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