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Comcast Bows Indie VOD
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 02, 2006
Cinematic cognoscenti who want to catch the latest indie films without driving to an art house are in luck—at least if they're Comcast subscribers. The cable giant has inked an agreement with IFC Entertainment to offer IFC in Theaters. IFC is a division of Cablevision-owned Rainbow Media. The arrangement will bring four to five independent titles per month, including two with same-date VOD and theatrical release. The price is $5.99 each and all titles will be in standard definition (though Comcast's non-IFC VOD operation does offer other titles in high-def). Coming attractions include:
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Comcast Bows Latest 3D Channel
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 22, 2011
The latest 3DTV channel to hit the scene is Xfinity 3D from Comcast.

The 24-hour channel launched Sunday, February 20 (just last weekend) at 6 p.m. Its debut offering was the 2011 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic with the Montreal Canadiens squaring off against the Calgary Flames. Next up was a Kings of Leon concert. The channel plans to show concerts, sports, movies, and original programming.

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Comcast Changes Name to Xfinity
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 16, 2010
Comcast, the nation's largest cable provider, is changing its name to Xfinity.
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Comcast DVR Won’t Miss Your Show
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 24, 2015
The latest addition to Comcast’s X1 IP-video platform is an Auto Extend feature that adds 30-minute increments to DVR recordings so you won’t miss events that run past their scheduled air times. The option works only with certain sporting events—NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA men’s football and basketball, and NASCAR—but Comcast promises to expand that.
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Comcast Goes Multi-Room
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 14, 2010
Comcast now offers multi-room recording and playback with the new AnyRoom DVR.
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Comcast Online Venture Attracts Networks
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 17, 2009
Cable networks can't get enough of a soon-to-begin Comcast trial of the On Demand Online video service. It would let cable viewers access shows online for no extra cost beyond the regular subscription fee and some ads.
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Comcast STB Combines TV and Net
Mark Fleischmann  |  Dec 16, 2010
Another day, another Comcast story. While the cable giant has been attracting headlines over its controversial net-neutrality stance, it's also quietly trying out new things, one of which is a set-top box that handles both television and internet content.

The Xcalibur box can search live TV, on demand, and recorded material including web material. No, it doesn't offer the same broad selection of web video that you'd get on a PC or other browser-equipped device. But Comcast people say the selection will broaden over time as the device moves from the current testing stage to more widespread use.

The Wall Street Journal describes the interface as "fluid and graphical. A menu displays a strip of images representing recently watched channels and programs, which expand when selected. A redesigned 'guide' displays a cleaner grid of programs by network and airtime so that it's possible to watch TV on part of the screen while browsing."

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Comcast Streaming Makes Debut
Mark Fleischmann  |  Dec 17, 2009
Comcast has introduced a streaming service called Fancast Xfinity TV. It will feature shows previously unavailable online.
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Comcast Texts Cable TV Listings
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 14, 2010
Comcast has a new nicety for texting-oriented subscribers. With COMCAST4U, they can now access cable TV listings and other account information via SMS.
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Comcast VOD Boasts All 4 Major Networks
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 02, 2011
Whose video on demand service has content from all four of the major commercial broadcast TV networks: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC? The answer is Comcast.

With the addition of more than 20 series from ABC and Fox on April 27, Comcast is the only player who can make that claim for its VOD operation. The shows include Fox's Glee and The Simpsons and ABC's Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy. Fox's Masterchef will be added on June 7 and Hell's Kitchen on July 19. Additional NBC shows on the way include America's Got Talent on June 1, Love in the Wild on June 2, and The Marriage Ref on June 27.

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