Comcast launches Fancast internet video portal (again)

Comcast has officially launched its online video portal Fancast, you know the same web site the company kinda launched last August? What's different this time around is that Comcast is building out a new plan called "Project Infinity" to make video on demand available via the web, your set top box, or pretty much anywhere else you want it. Oh yeah, and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is speaking at CES this week and he needs something to talk about.

All kidding aside, Fancast is starting to look pretty interesting. When it launched, the site didn't have much content, and was more of an IMDB competitor than a go-to spot for online video. But now thanks to partnerships with Hulu and CBS, you can watch thousands of hours of TV shows and movies at Fancast. Eventually you'll also be able to schedule your personal video recorder from the website, although it's not yet clear if that feature will apply just to Comcast customers.

[via NewTeeVee]

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