Real Networks Permanently Barred From Producing RealDVD

2010-03-09T00:16:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Motion picture industry fought software from the start</div><div><p> Real Networks will not manufacture or sell its RealDVD software, which allows users to "rip" content files from DVDs. The decision to scrap the product is the result of a settlement with the motion picture industry, which feared it as a potential tool for piracy. </p><p>"Almost from the moment this product ...

RealNetworks will stop selling DVD copying product

2010-03-03T16:45:35Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks settles suit with movie studios, will not sell DVD copying technology</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc. said Wednesday that it will stop selling technology that lets consumers copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, settling a handful of lawsuits filed against the company by Hollywood's six major movie studios.</p><p>Under the settlement terms, RealNetworks is barre...

RealNetworks 4Q loss narrows, 2010 revenue to fall

2010-02-22T10:00:11Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks 4Q loss narrows on year-ago charges, sees 2010 revenue falling as much as 12 pct</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc. posted a smaller net loss in the fourth quarter on Thursday versus a year ago, when the company posted significant charges for writing down assets. Revenue fell as business remained soft in games and music.</p><p&...

Real Networks to manage Sprint ringtones, music

2010-02-22T10:04:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Real Networks to manage Sprint ringtones, music offerings</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc., a provider of streaming digital music technology, said Thursday that it will manage ringtones and full-track music services for Sprint Corp.</p><p>Financial te...

RealNetworks, MTV to spin off Rhapsody

2010-02-22T10:29:08Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks, Viacom's MTV Networks to spin off Rhapsody into independent company</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc. and MTV Networks said Tuesday that they plan to spin off RealNetworks CEO could signal broad strategic changes, analyst says</div><div><p>The departure of RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser from the CEO post could signal a strategic shift at the digital entertainment company, according to one analyst.</p><p>In a client note,

RealNetworks founder Glaser steps down as CEO

2010-02-22T20:51:00Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser steps down as CEO after 16 years, will remain board chairman</div><div><p>Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. said Wednesday that its founder stepped down as chief executive officer, but will remain chairman.</p><p>In a statement, foun...

RealNetworks shares jump as VeriSign spat resolved

2010-02-23T18:29:55Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks shares jump after arbitrator says it need not pay damages to VeriSign</div><div><p>Shares of RealNetworks Inc. soared Wednesday after investors learned that the digital entertainment company will not have to pay damages to VeriSign Inc.</p><p>In 2008, RealNetw...

RealNetworks back in the black, eyes Google tie-up

2010-02-24T12:27:55Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. digital media company RealNetworks Inc swung back into the black in the third quarter as cost-cutting offset sliding revenue from music and games.</p><p>RealNetwor...

RealNetworks posts surprise 3Q profit

2010-02-24T12:27:42Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks posts surprise 3Q profit as cost cutting offsets revenue decline</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc. posted a surprise third-quarter profit Thursday after a year of losses, as cost cutting helped make up for declining revenue.</p><p>The digital entertainment company earned $1.5 million, and broke even on a per-share basis...

RealNetworks board member resigns

2010-02-25T08:43:01Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks director John Chapple resigns</div><div><p>Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. said Friday John Chapple has resigned from its board to focus on other responsibilities.</p><p>Chapple is chairman of the RealNetworks' Rhapsody on-demand music streaming service headed to Apple Inc.'s app store</div><div><p>RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones...

RealNetworks Apple

2009-09-09T21:30:25Z

In this hand out photo released by RealNetworks Inc. showing a screenshot of the new Rhapsody music download service. RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time

US judge blocks sale of DVD copying software

2010-02-25T21:03:29Z

<div><p>A US judge has blocked RealNetworks from selling DVD copying software that film studios fear could be used as a tool by pirates to create bootleg copies of films.</p><p>RealNetworks on Wednesday was studying an injunction issued by District Court Judge Maril...

Studios win ruling over RealNetworks' DVD copying

2010-02-25T21:14:38Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Hollywood film studios notched a victory in their war on digital piracy Tuesday when a judge ruled against the DVD-copying technology known as RealDVD.</p><p>The Mot...

Judge rules against RealNetworks DVD copy software

2010-02-25T21:27:03Z

<div id="subtitle">Judge issues preliminary injunction barring RealNetworks from selling DVD copying technology</div><div><p>A federal judge has barred RealNetworks Inc. from selling a device that allows consumers to copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, pending a full trial.</p><p>Real Networks, prohibits company from marketing DVD copying software</div><div><p>DVD copying software sold by RealNetworks Inc. appears to be an illegal pirating tool, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a legal battle that's been closely watched in Hollywood and elsewhere.</p><p>The Bob Kimball, executive vice president of Real Networks, waits to testify at a Senate Judiciary Hearing on "The Performance Rights Act and Parity among Music Delivery Platforms" on Capitol Hill in Washington on August 4, 2009. UPI/Alexis RealNetworks posts wider 2nd-quarter loss on falling sales, write-offs</div><div><p>Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. posted a wider loss for the second quarter on Thursday, hit with declining revenue and write-offs on the value of its assets.</p><p>The company lost $188.3 million, or $1.40 per share, in the three m...

RealNetworks issues outlook on 2nd quarter sales

2010-02-26T06:05:11Z

<div id="subtitle">RealNetworks anticipates second quarter sales below Wall Street's prediction</div><div><p>Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. said Wednesday it expects to report second quarter sales between $134 million and $136 million.</p><p>Analysts surveyed by

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