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The social-networking giant announced the acquisition, which will give Twitter the ability to better understand how users mix social media and TV.

Twitter said today that it has bought Bluefin Labs, a company specializing in social TV analytics.

The deal, first reported by Business Insider, would give Twitter the inside scoop on information such as which Super Bowl commercials drove the social conversation. It would likely also help Twitter become more of a media company as it tries to bolster its advertising revenue by working hand-in-hand with brands and with TV networks.

In its blog post today, Twitter said, "We believe that Bluefin's data science capabilities and social TV expertise will help us create innovative new ad products and consumer experiences in the exciting intersection of Twitter and TV."

Twitter added that the deal will augment the work it has done with Nielsen to create the Nielsen Twitter TV Rating. Because there's likely to be some crossover in clientele, Twitter wrote that "We intend to honor existing Bluefin customer contracts, but we will not continue to sell Bluefin's product suite beyond the existing contracts. We plan to collaborate closely with Nielsen and SocialGuide on product development and research to help brands, agencies, and networks fully understand the combined value of Twitter and TV."

For its part, BlueFin has aimed to become a leader in the space by offering top-tier analysis of how "brands, agencies, and TV networks can tap into viewer commentary about shows and commercials to power insights, ad sales, and media buys." In its own blog post today, Bluefin said, "We look forward to working closely with Nielsen, TV networks, advertisers, agencies, and the rest of the TV ecosystem to help shape the future of social TV."

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February 5, 2013 11:06

Released in 2011, the film starred Jude Law, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet

Steven Soderbergh's medical disaster movie Contagion could be made into a TV series.

Released in 2011, Contagion followed the progress of a flu-like fictional virus that spreads from continent to continent killing millions. It boasted an A-list ensemble cast including Jude Law, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard.

The film performed well at the box office, grossing over $135 million (85 million) worldwide, prompting talk of a sequel at Warner Bros Pictures. However, screenwriter Scott Z Burns has now revealed that a follow-up could actually appear on the small screen.

He told ComingSoon.net: "We've been talking about turning it into a TV series and I think it may have a life there. It has some of the properties inherently like Homeland and 24 where you can really explore outbreaks and pandemics in interesting ways. Like this story, they take you to unexpected places, whether it's drug companies or governments or scientists or people with political agendas. All of these things, once theyre out there, can be co-opted from a lot of different angles."

Meanwhile, Burns, Soderbergh and Law have teamed up again for Side Effects, a psychological thriller about a woman who experiments with prescription drugs while waiting for her husband to get out of prison. The film, which also stars Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum, opens in UK cinemas on March 15. Scroll down and click 'play' to watch the trailer.

Video: Side Effects - Trailer

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