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Netflix and NBC Universal have signed an expanded licensing deal giving Netflix the right to stream content from several NBCU broadcast and cable networks including entire previous seasons of Battlestar Galactica, Psych, 30 Rock and Law & Order: SVU. Comedy fans will be able to enjoy day-after broadcasts for the next three seasons of SNL, as well as past episodes from all 35 seasons. The company is also considering a streaming only plan in the U.S. – similar to the $7.99/month plan it launched in Canada last week – according to a blog post from CEO Reed Hastings (who also apologized for a crack that he made describing Americans as “self absorbed.”) Netflix stock hit a record high on Friday, the day after Blockbuster announced its restructuring plan.
 

 
Media executives remain divided over the new streaming-only version of the Apple TV set-top, set to ship next month. Speaking at a media conference, NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker, (who announced he is stepping down from his post upon conclusion of the Comcast/NBCU merger) agreed with Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman that offering TV shows for 99 cents/episode “devalues” the networks’ content, reports the WSJ. So far ABC and FOX are the only major networks to agree to Apple’s terms for Apple TV streaming.
 
Time Warner Cable is testing a premium VOD service that would charge subscribers $20-$30 to watch a movie that was released in theaters 30-60 days prior.
 

 
CNN.com is launching a week-long integration with Foursquare for its “Eatocracy: Mind, Body and Wallet” series to promote healthy eating. Users will be able to check in to one of 6,100 farmers markets to unlock the “CNN Healthy Eater” badge.
 

 
Professional-themed social network LinkedIn has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based start-up ChoiceVendor, which provides ratings and reviews of B-to-B service providers in more than 70 categories across the U.S.
 
KIT digital has acquired Prague-based Brickbox Digital Media for $10.1 million in cash and stock. The video assets management firm specializes in production, post-production, graphics and special effects work for major studios and maintains sales and account management offices in Los Angeles, London and several locations in Central and Eastern Europe.
 

 
People are turning to the internet more often to educate themselves about conditions and treatment options as they take a more proactive approach toward their health, according to new survey from NYTimes Co.’s About.com. The use of search engines to find more information about new diagnoses and medical conditions is on the rise, up to 65% compared to 47% in 2009. Another 62% of respondents said they research medications and therapies online, while 53% said they get lifestyle suggestions to improve overall health and wellness.

 
“Mission US” is a new series of free online games produced by public broadcasting producer Thirteen in association with WNET.org, designed to help middle school students learn American history. Mission 1: “For Crown or Colony?,” which focuses on events leading up to the American Revolution, is the first to launch.
 

 
Comcast confirmed COO Steve Burke will replace current NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Zucker, who stepped down Friday as CEO of the company. Mr. Zucker will remain as CEO of NBCU until the transaction is complete and work with Mr. Burke to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
 
Lance Podell is also stepping down as CEO of online video producer Next New Networks, citing personal reasons. Lance will stay on in an advisory role as Chairman of the Board, but his CEO duties will be taken over by NNN co-founder and current Chairman Fred Seibert.
 
In an email to employees late Thursday, Disney Interactive Media President Steve Wadsworth announced he is resigning but that he will stay on until a successor is found. Mr. Wadsworth oversaw the acquisition of social gaming company Playdom and mobile game company Tapulous.
 

 
Apple has already updated its somewhat-maligned iTunes-based Ping social network to allow users to interact with Ping directly from their music players, instead of having to make a separate visit to Ping itself. The update also allows users to both post the music they’re actually listening to and to “like” other music on the playlists of friends or respected curators without interruption, regardless of whether or not they purchased the music on iTunes. Both are simple tweaks – the latter accessible via a new sidebar that pops up within iTunes – that should give Ping more traction. The Ping network has the potential to capture the imagination of a huge music-loving audience if its gives up on concerning itself only with increasing iTunes purchases. One would think the next step would be to integrate Facebook, Twitter and other favorites into the mix.
 
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
wayne@cynopsis.com
09.27.10

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