Technicolor launched its MediaNavi, a multi-screen content platform designed to enable more seamless content search and discovery. The cross-platform/cross-operating system is aimed at network service providers and consumer electronics manufacturers, who would have the ability to customize MediaNavi for their devices and services. The technology will be available for trial in the spring.

Skype has acquired video streaming service Qik, its first acquisition. Although CEO Tony Bates declined to discuss financial terms at a CES press conference on Thursday, reports suggest the deal, which was concluded this morning, was for $100 million. Qik allows users to host two-way live video calls on a range of smartphones, as well as record and share video via e-mail, SMS, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and a number of other platforms.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer touted innovations to XBox Kinect, the Windows Phone 7, and the latest PCs … but did not unveil a new tablet or give hints about Windows 8. The star of the show was the Xbox gaming system, which has been the #1 selling console for the last six months and whose Kinect gestural interface system sold over eight million units during the holidays. Starting this spring, XBox LIVE users can use Kinect to navigate controller-free within Netflix and Hulu Plus.

Sony introduced a range of new networked products and services. The 2011 Bravia LCD HDTV line includes 22 models that feature Internet connectivity for access to free and premium movies, video and music services through the Bravia Internet Video platform including Sony’s “Video On Demand powered by Qriocity” and “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity,” as well as Netflix, Pandora, HuluPlus, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker Internet Radio, Crackle, and Blip.tv.

Mavizon Technologies demonstrates Mavia, a connected car solution compatible with most cell phones and computers. Designed for security, diagnostics, mapping and directions, etc. (Think of the possibilities for coordinating vehicle arrival to a production site.) Works with most vehicles 1996 or newer.

Media Money Makers, which will take place in LVCC North Hall on the afternoons of Thursday, January 6th and Friday, January 7th at CES 2011, features an impressive list of C-level executives from all the major media corporations in addition to plenty of movers and shakers from up-and-coming start-ups.