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Uber Fundraises at $17 Billion Valuation
11:20 am PDT 06/06/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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The transportation startup has raised $1.2 billion round of funding. READ MORE
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Hulu Names New Head of Originals
10:39 am PDT 06/06/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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Beatrice Springborn joins the online streamer from Storyline Entertainment. READ MORE
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Apple iWatch Coming in October (Report)
9:49 am PDT 06/06/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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A Japanese newspaper says that Apple will ship between 3 million and 5 million units of the wearable device. READ MORE
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Why Taye Diggs Follows Everyone on Twitter: 'Literally, I'm Embarrassed' (Video)
9:30 am PDT 06/06/2014
- Ashley Lee
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The star of TNT's "Murder in the First," a 10-episode drama following only one crime, explains the reasoning for his following sprees on the social media platform. READ MORE
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Netflix Faces Uphill Battle in Germany
8:26 am PDT 06/06/2014
- Scott Roxborough
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The online streaming giant will enter Europe's number one TV market in fourth place behind Amazon and local competitors, a study finds. READ MORE
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Tinder Adds Photo-Sharing Feature Moments
12:29 pm PDT 06/05/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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The mobile app will now let users share photos that expire after 24 hours. READ MORE
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Adobe Predicts Summer 2014's Box-Office Losers
10:00 am PDT 06/05/2014
- Paul Bond
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The tech company -- boasting a 100 percent success rate for its fall 2013 box-office predictions -- forecasts financial losses for Tom Cruise's "Edge of Tomorrow" and Dwayne Johnson's "Hercules." READ MORE
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BBC Takes Next Step Toward Ultra HD Launch
8:03 am PDT 06/05/2014
- Adrian Pennington
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The broadcaster plans to test broadcast a 4K feed of the FIFA World Cup over both an IP network and the airwaves of its existing digital TV service. READ MORE
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Amazon 3D Smartphone May Be Unveiled Soon (Report)
7:58 am PDT 06/05/2014
- THR Staff
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The tech giant teased a June 18 event with a video showing people moving their heads around to a device just out of site, suggesting the phone might have 3D capabilities. READ MORE
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European Court: Viewing the Internet Doesn't Require Copyright Permission
6:58 am PDT 06/05/2014
- Eriq Gardner
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A court ruling in the European Union holds that copies of infringing content on browser screens and in hard drive cache are merely transient and incidental. READ MORE
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RealD Shares Advance After Quarterly Financial Report
3:27 pm PDT 06/04/2014
- Paul Bond
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Revenue was down and losses were higher for the quarter, but the 3D company posted $13 million in cash flow during its fiscal year. READ MORE
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L.A. Uber Driver Arrested for Kidnapping Woman
12:39 pm PDT 06/04/2014
- Erik Hayden
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UPDATED: No charges were filed against driver Frederick Dencer after "insufficient evidence to prove kidnapping or any felony sex act" was determined by the L.A. County District Attorney's office. READ MORE
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Univision, Facebook Team for Social World Cup Broadcasts (Exclusive)
9:26 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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Univision will integrate Facebook posts and Instagram photos into its World Cup coverage. READ MORE
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5 Games Not to Miss at E3: Survival Horror, Multiplayer Mayhem and 'Lord of the Rings'
7:00 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Marc Bernardin
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Attending the annual E3 Expo, held in L.A. from June 9-11 and want to cut through the eye-candy overload? Here are five games to try and play while you're there. READ MORE
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Why Apple Paid $3 Billion to Acquire Beats
5:00 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Roy Trakin
- Natalie Jarvey
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Some are speculating that the deal has a lot to do with music mogul Jimmy Iovine's Hollywood connections. READ MORE
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Warner Bros. U.K. Boss Talks VFX, Production Boom
2:59 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Georg Szalai
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Warner Bros. Entertainment U.K., Ireland and Spain president Josh Berger discusses the importance of tax incentives, how the "Harry Potter" franchise boosted the VFX business and the planned "Fantastic Beasts." READ MORE
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Indie Music Labels Set to File Complaint Over YouTube's 'Strong-Arm' Tactics
2:37 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Patrick Brzeski
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Smaller labels, including the homes to Radiohead, M.I.A. and Adele, say the streaming video giant has been bullying them into poor rights deals and they will take their case to the European Commission Wednesday. READ MORE
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MPAA Strikes Deal With China’s Xunlei to Prevent Piracy
12:58 am PDT 06/04/2014
- Clifford Coonan
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The Chinese video and music sharing company has agreed to implement a comprehensive system to protect MPAA members' copyrighted works from unauthorized downloading. READ MORE
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Ora.tv Names Ogilvy Executive to Head Production, Brand Development
11:47 am PDT 06/03/2014
- Philiana Ng
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The digital network from Carlos Slim and Larry King has tapped Jamie Schutz as executive vp production and branded entertainment. READ MORE
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Ben Stiller's 'Next Time on Lonny' Premieres on Maker.tv (Video)
11:03 am PDT 06/03/2014
- Natalie Jarvey
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The first three episodes are available on the Maker.tv video streaming website. READ MORE
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