The restriction was originally implemented over fear of giving AOL and Time Warner too much power to dominate news and entertainment over the Internet.

In a first for a broadcast network, America Online is teaming up with The WB to stream a preview of an upcoming network series exclusively on AOL's broadband service. A commercial-free episode of "Jack & Bobby," will be available online and on-demand exclusively for AOL for Broadband subscribers starting sometime late

The company is working with Brightcove to offer a system that allows independent producers to distribute their video content online

ClickStar, a joint venture between Intel and Revelations Entertainment, will distribute movies over the Internet on the same day they open in theaters

This week, Intel unveiled its Viiv technology PC platform, designed to enable a broad choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment along with several options for how viewers will view, manage and share content--options that range from a "10-foot" living room TV viewing experience in the home to lap

ClickStar, a joint venture between Intel and Revelations Entertainment will distribute movies over the Internet on the same day they open in movie theaters

The companies will jointly develop, market and sell the services to providers and ASPs.

The newly formed company follows AOL’s success earlier this month in delivering live video feeds from the Live 8 concerts