Two weeks before, when 2Wire introduced its MediaPoint set-top box, it was reported that “It'll be a matter of weeks--if not days--before you see a yet-to-be-named service provider offering its own version of the MediaPoint, possibly at a sub-$100 price point.”
However, since that initial provider turns out to be Blockbuster Video, the curtain has been pulled back. The company’s version of the MediaPoint box is being offered for just $99, which includes a credit for 25 movies, for a limited period of time.
Chicken Little, the Walt Disney Co.'s first digital 2005 3D movie, will soon have company when it is joined by a 3D version of 'Beauty and the Beast', including Disney's deal with IMAX Corp. to make 3D films. 
Owing to rising costs and slow down of advertising revenues, UTV Software Communications has announced cut in costs in its broadcasting operations. The company has consolidated its operations for four television channels - UTV Movies, World Movies, Bindass and Bindass Movies - by phasing out its Delhi operations. 
With the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) strike - in effect from November 9 in Mumbai - the shooting and editing work of about 60 shows and serials of a dozen entertainment channels has come to a standstill, forcing the broadcasters to re-run old shows.
In "a very sharp review" of its investment plans over the last 60 days, UTV Software Communications Ltd has taken steps to cut costs in its broadcasting division.
