As if we need another one…
News Corp. and NBC have announced a deal to create a new video distribution site, dubbed the “YouTube killer” by many. The companies have also formed partnerships with a number of big players, including Yahoo!, Microsoft, and Time Warner/AOL to supply content and provide distribution channels. The service, which currently does not have a name, will launch this summer with a number of TV shows and movie content.
Despite this not sounding too interesting, it could be surprising if done right. It will offer up a lot of popular shows, including 24 and Simpsons and not cost consumers a dime. Instead, it will be ad-supported, so it’s a waiting game to see how intense that scheme will be.
Source: Ars Technica