Funny. I had started working on something similar as a way to learn Django. Was going to use Netflix as my master data source and dapper to scrape Hulu, XBox 360 (on xbox.com) and various lists of iTunes movies. This was going to be a project over a few weekends.
I'm not sure I see where the business model is. The value zap2it and the actual TV Guide bring to the table are by offering original content, something more like Entertainment Weekly. That doesn't seem to be in the plan for either company.
That leaves the affiliate model he mentions, and I can't imagine Netflix, Apple or Microsoft are offering an affiliate model. Hulu also seems doubtful, as an affiliate program for Hulu would be huge news. Perhaps Amazon? After that, it's all small potatoes.
The business model is to position themselves as a media site. With organic growth and tons of good content pages, you can make really good CPMS. So if you have good traffic you can make good money.
I'm not sure I see where the business model is. The value zap2it and the actual TV Guide bring to the table are by offering original content, something more like Entertainment Weekly. That doesn't seem to be in the plan for either company.
That leaves the affiliate model he mentions, and I can't imagine Netflix, Apple or Microsoft are offering an affiliate model. Hulu also seems doubtful, as an affiliate program for Hulu would be huge news. Perhaps Amazon? After that, it's all small potatoes.
Anyway, good luck.