So, just last week we noted that Netflix had gotten itself into a bit of hot water for its Netflix prize contest, which used real user data -- which was supposed to be anonymous. Unfortunately, as with most such data, it wasn't really anonymous, and that's illegal -- especially when it comes to movie rental data. Because of all that, Netflix has also canceled plans for a follow-up prize ...

Las Vegas - Fandango, a provider of online movie showtimes and advance ticket sales, on Monday launched a new mobile ticket program in eight U.S. markets. The program will allow moviegoers to purchase tickets from their phones, and present a mobile barcode to theater ticket-takers to gain entry. Fandango said the program will first be offered to more than 100 screens in the Reading Cinemas circuit...

This is becoming all too common. We recently wrote about the lawyer who sued a publisher over a negative review of her book. Apparently, this sort of thing is becoming more common. The producer of an independent movie called Iron Cross, Joshua Newton, is suing Variety for posting a negative review of his movie after he bought a huge advertising spread from the magazine. In trying to defend the law...

Last Call, is a German interactive horror film in which the main character calls a random audience member for help. Gizmodo reports. Imagine being able to decide the outcome of the movie; imagine being able to play a role during the movie. In Last Call, the moviegoers will be able to do just that developed by 13th Street. Audience members supply their cell numbers at the beginning of the screening...

It was just last month that Fandango updated their BlackBerry application and today they have launched a Mobile Ticket program that goes by the same name which allows you to buy a ticket and have it delivered to your mobile device in the form of a mobile tag err a QR-code type 2D barcode.  Instead ...

Fandango is launching a mobile ticket program in eight cities which lets moviegoers finally go paperless. Your ticket is delivered to your mobile phone via an SMS or MMS message linked to a 2D barcode, which the ticket-takers can scan.The movie venues need special scanners to recognize these codes, which is why the program is

This is a really great idea to spend some time together with your kids on Sunday. The Personal Theater is now available via download.  For just $12 you get high-quality images and a choice of walls, ceilings, roofs and curtains and plus extras for a touch of customization. (The mail-order version cost $20.) It comes with instructions, you provide the laser printer, safety scissors, glue and s...

This should appease the many Netflix subscribers among you. There will be a Netflix app that uses the elegant Metro interface from Windows Phone 7 Series. You can manage your queue, stream movies, and get new movie recommendations. Pretty cool stuff. ... Related Posts Netflix iPhone Streaming to Compete with Blockbuster HTC HD2 Rentals Netflix Rumored to Offer Streaming Video Rentals on Mobile Sma...

Starting today, in 8 cities, Fandango is offering movie fans the opportunity to use paperless tickets to gain entry to the theater... Photos:

I use Fandango for nearly every movie I go to nowadays, but going to the ticket booth to redeem it can be a pain. If youre in the eight test markets, you can now use your phone to skip by the ticket lines. Youll now have the option to receive your ticket as a 2D QR