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LOVEFiLM has announced a streaming deal with LG where the service will be available on the manufacturers smart TV devices.

With forecasts exceeding 80% of units shipped by 2015, connected TVs are expected to lead the way in global TV shipments – escalating from 27% in 2011, according to new research from Futuresource Consulting.

AOL has announced the AOL HD app is available for download on Sony Internet-enabled devices. The announcement continues the momentum from AOL HD’s launch on connected devices including Samsung, Google TV, Roku, Boxee, DivX TV and Yahoo! Connected TV.

James Grant, UK country manager at VINDICO, explains why he thinks 2012 will be the year of connected TV, technology and formats, and premium content…

The online and mobile video value chain produced a combined $4.3 billion in top line revenue in 2011 – up 45% on 2010, according to AccuStream Research.

Toshiba is set to launch three apps in the spring to enhance the connected TV experience and to boost sales of its new Excite tablet, according to videonet.

BBC iPlayer has recorded its highest ever number of programme requests – with 1.94 billion TV and radio requests across all platforms in 2011.

LOVEFiLM has added more content to its streaming service following a deal with ABC.

Hulu recorded $420 million in revenue last year after growing its business 60%.

Several announcements at CES this week show the online video networks edging into the world of Connected TV.