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Digital Hollywood Panelists Ponder Future of Skinny Bundles, Digital Delivery
Skinny bundles and virtual MVPDs are an imperfect solution to the desire of consumers to get the content they want at the price they want, while an a la carte online delivery system that perfectly satisfies consumers’ desires has yet to be fully realized. That was the consensus of panelists at the “Internet TV Packages” … Continue reading “Digital Hollywood Panelists Ponder Future of Skinny Bundles, Digital Delivery”
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Documentary ‘Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia’ Coming to DVD Nov. 13 From MVD
Filmmaker-author John Borowski’s (H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer) fifth feature documentary, Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, will be released on DVD Nov. 13 from MVD Entertainment Group. The film focuses on artist Castiglia’s painful life of abuse, addiction, and recovery while also exploring the reasons why the world-renowned artist paints exclusively in … Continue reading “Documentary ‘Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia’ Coming to DVD Nov. 13 From MVD”
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Facebook Sued for Fraud Over Video Ad Views
Facebook has been sued for fraud by a social media marketing firm on behalf of advertisers alleging the social media behemoth in 2016 knew for over year that it was overstating the average time users spent watching paid video ads. The amended class-action suit – filed Oct. 16 by Crowd Siren in U.S. District Court … Continue reading “Facebook Sued for Fraud Over Video Ad Views”
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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Checks in at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts
Sony Pictures’ Hotel Transylvania 3 debuted at No. 1 on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended Oct. 13. The third installment of the popular animated franchise from director Genndy Tartakovsky featuring Adam Sandler voicing Dracula, who … Continue reading “‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Checks in at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts”
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CBS Ups Showtime Boss David Nevins to Chief Creative Officer
CBS Corp. Oct. 18 announced the promotion of David Nevins, CEO of Showtime Networks, to corporate chief creative officer, effective immediately. Nevins, who remains CEO of Showtime, was also promoted to chairman of the premium channel. He will be based in Los Angeles, reporting to Joe Ianniello, acting CBS CEO, in New York. In his … Continue reading “CBS Ups Showtime Boss David Nevins to Chief Creative Officer”
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Digital Hollywood Panelists Ponder Future of Skinny Bundles, Digital Delivery
Skinny bundles and virtual MVPDs are an imperfect solution to the desire of consumers to get the content they want at the price they want, while an a la carte online delivery system that perfectly satisfies consumers’ desires has yet to be fully realized. That was the consensus of panelists at the “Internet TV Packages” … Continue reading “Digital Hollywood Panelists Ponder Future of Skinny Bundles, Digital Delivery”
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Documentary ‘Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia’ Coming to DVD Nov. 13 From MVD
Filmmaker-author John Borowski’s (H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer) fifth feature documentary, Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, will be released on DVD Nov. 13 from MVD Entertainment Group. The film focuses on artist Castiglia’s painful life of abuse, addiction, and recovery while also exploring the reasons why the world-renowned artist paints exclusively in … Continue reading “Documentary ‘Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia’ Coming to DVD Nov. 13 From MVD”
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Facebook Sued for Fraud Over Video Ad Views
Facebook has been sued for fraud by a social media marketing firm on behalf of advertisers alleging the social media behemoth in 2016 knew for over year that it was overstating the average time users spent watching paid video ads. The amended class-action suit – filed Oct. 16 by Crowd Siren in U.S. District Court … Continue reading “Facebook Sued for Fraud Over Video Ad Views”
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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Checks in at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts
Sony Pictures’ Hotel Transylvania 3 debuted at No. 1 on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended Oct. 13. The third installment of the popular animated franchise from director Genndy Tartakovsky featuring Adam Sandler voicing Dracula, who … Continue reading “‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Checks in at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts”
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CBS Ups Showtime Boss David Nevins to Chief Creative Officer
CBS Corp. Oct. 18 announced the promotion of David Nevins, CEO of Showtime Networks, to corporate chief creative officer, effective immediately. Nevins, who remains CEO of Showtime, was also promoted to chairman of the premium channel. He will be based in Los Angeles, reporting to Joe Ianniello, acting CBS CEO, in New York. In his … Continue reading “CBS Ups Showtime Boss David Nevins to Chief Creative Officer”
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Xbox Partners With Taco Bell to Give Away Xbox One X Consoles
Taco Bell is partnering with Xbox to give fans in the United States the chance to win limited-edition Xbox One X consoles each time they buy a $5 double chalupa box, Xbox announced. The promotion lasts from Oct. 18 through Nov. 21. The exclusive platinum-colored console features Taco Bell’s “ring” when powered on (exclusive to the limited-edition … Continue reading “Xbox Partners With Taco Bell to Give Away Xbox One X Consoles”
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Report: Sonos and Roku in Talks to Integrate Technologies
Sonos and Roku are in talks to integrate Roku Connect and Roku Entertainment Assistant software into Sonos’ audio devices, according to a report from CNET citing an anonymous source. The integration would allow voice commands to be sent to a Roku device, such as a Roku TV, via a Sonos speaker. “The discussions are in … Continue reading “Report: Sonos and Roku in Talks to Integrate Technologies”
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Cinedigm Appoints Erick Opeka President of Digital Networks
Cinedigm has named Erick Opeka president of digital networks. In this role, Opeka will helm the strategy, development, launch, and operations of the company’s growing roster of premium digital-first channels and products, which includes the factual network Docurama; fandom lifestyle network CONtv; gaming and eSports network WHAM; the family friendly Dove Channel and Dove Kids; … Continue reading “Cinedigm Appoints Erick Opeka President of Digital Networks”
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Lionsgate Promotes Kapouranis to President of International TV and Digital Distribution
Lionsgate has promoted Agapy Kapouranis to president of international television and digital distribution. She will report to Lionsgate president of worldwide television and digital distribution Jim Packer. She succeeds Lionsgate veteran Peter Iacono, who has decided to leave the studio to become CEO of TravelCadabra. During her seven years with the company, Kapouranis has structured a … Continue reading “Lionsgate Promotes Kapouranis to President of International TV and Digital Distribution”
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HBO to Issue Judd Apatow’s ‘Zen Diaries of Gary Shandling’ on DVD, Digital Oct. 30
HBO Home Entertainment on Oct. 30 will release for home viewing Judd Apatow’s Emmy Award-winning documentary on the late comedy icon Garry Shandling. The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling will become available on both DVD and digital download. Both formats will include multiple bonus features including extended interviews with Jim Carrey and spiritual leader Ram Dass, … Continue reading “HBO to Issue Judd Apatow’s ‘Zen Diaries of Gary Shandling’ on DVD, Digital Oct. 30”