What's A Cord Mommy?

	What's A Cord Mommy?
Number	114
Broadcast Date	March 4, 2013
Episode Length	1:09:07
Hosts	Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Derrick Chen

Viewers and advertisers flocking to streaming video, HitBliss money for "free" content, US TV director against illegal downloads.

Show Segments

The Big Story

Viewers are flocking to streaming video content — and so are advertisers. ^[1]
YouTube’s show-me-the-money problem. ^[2]
With HitBliss, viewers earn money for 'free' movies and TV by watching personalized ads. ^[3]

Another Big Story

Game of Thrones director says 'cultural buzz' more important than ratings for survival. ^{[4] [5]}

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Slipstream

Hulu's future uncertain as Disney and News Corp. reportedly discuss selling their stakes. ^[6]
Sony 4K movie service will work with PS4, require 100GB-plus downloads. ^[7]
Cablevision sues Viacom for forcing it to pay for channels no one wants. ^[8]
CBS considers producing original content for streaming services. ^[9]
Amazon Instant video scores deal with Scripps networks, for HGTV, DIY, Food Network, Travel Channel and more. ^[10]
TMN Go launches on iOS and the web, brings HBO Go-style experience to Canadians. ^[11]
Netflix nabs exclusive streaming rights for The Hunger Games, available in the UK and Ireland from March 3. ^[12]

Tube Tops

YouTube for iOS gets AirPlay-like video ‘beaming’ for smart TVs, Xbox 360 and PS3, Capture support. ^[13]
CSeed unveils the world's largest outdoor led tv. ^[14]

Film Falm

David Cross: Arrested Development on Netflix is going to redefine what TV can be. ^[15]
Film to be distributed via games console for first time. ^[16]
Social Studios turns your Facebook feed into a TV show. ^[17]
The Shield is on Hulu! ^[18]

Premiering This Week

Oz the Great and Powerful premieres this week.

What We're Watching

Brian

British House of Cards
Regular Show

Tom

Americans
Archer
Futurama
Top Chef
The Walking Dead
Silver Linings Playbook

Derrick

The Walking Dead

Justin

Community
House of Cards
Game of Thrones promo

Feedback

Richard B. can't stop watching "Memorex."
A viewer wants recommendations for logging the TV and movies they watch.

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Fun Facts

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