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FeaturedHulu joins the virtual reality club
The SVOD has launched an app for the Samsung Gear, delivering new VR content, including a behind-the-scenes short by RocketJump.
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FeaturedVonetize streams into Latin America
Via a partnership with Samsung, the tech firm will begin to stream its Hollywood content across connected TVs and smartphones this month.
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AdvertisingFacebook expands 360 video to brands
The new tool is being tested on the social media platform through campaigns for six international companies across several markets.
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AdvertisingNBA to stream Warriors-Pelicans match in VR
The basketball association has paired with NextVR to offer a 360-courtside view of the game for Samsung Gear owners.
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DistributionStarz Play launches on Android TV devices
The Google-powered platforms allow users to “surf” through content much like they do on linear channels.
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EntertainmentHunger Games promo gets virtual boost
Samsung and Lionsgate have paired to offer a new 360 short to promote the latest installment in the franchise, along with the new Gear VR headset.
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EntertainmentOculus announces new VR apps, including Facebook and Hulu
The social networking giant will be among the first to roll out 360-optimized content for the virtual reality headsets.
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FeaturedPeople are Awesome (and Jukin Media wants in on the action)
The acquisition piggybacks on the success of the MCN’s FailArmy brand and its ability to monetize content through cross-platform licensing deals.
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EntertainmentMarriott launches VR service in some hotels
VRoom Service allows guests to order a Samsung virtual reality headset to their rooms. Plus, the hotel chain has launched a new series, VR Postcards.
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FeaturedJukin Media inks content deal with RecordSetter
Did you know the most toothpicks in a beard is 2,222? It’s among the 40,000 user-generated videos acquired under the agreement.
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