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‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers
Homebound consumers were enthralled with the TV series “Yellowstone” the week ended June 27, with all three seasons of the contemporary Western drama landing in the top five of the weekly “Watched at Home” chart. Meanwhile, the EST release of Trolls World Tour gave the animated family film, from DreamWorks Animation, a No. 2 debut … Continue reading “‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers”
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Fuseit Eyes Enhanced Consumer Engagement with Augmented Reality
Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog is the big hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. The animated feature is one of a handful of high-profile titles that received an early digital release, at a premium price, at the end of March. It was subsequently released through traditional digital channels, as well as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, and has … Continue reading “Fuseit Eyes Enhanced Consumer Engagement with Augmented Reality”
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Sling TV Offers One-Year Price Guarantee
Sling TV has instituted a one-year price guarantee for all new and existing customers as online competitors, such as FubiTV and YouTube TV, have announced price hikes. “In the current economic environment, many Americans are taking a hard look at their budgets,” read a July 1 company blog from Michael Schwimmer, group president, Sling TV. … Continue reading “Sling TV Offers One-Year Price Guarantee”
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Netflix to Bow New Animated Series ‘DeadEndia’ in 2021
Netflix and Blink Industries announce a new 2D animated series “DeadEndia” based on the graphic novels from creator Hamish Steele. The series will be produced at the Blink Industries studio in London and will premiere globally on Netflix in 2021. Based on Hamish’s horror-comedy graphic novels of the same name and web short Dead End, the … Continue reading “Netflix to Bow New Animated Series ‘DeadEndia’ in 2021”
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FuboTV Drops WarnerMedia Content, Raises Subscription Prices
Online television service FuboTV has joined other digital TV platforms raising prices while at the same time restricting access to select third-party content. The service is bumping up the monthly fee $5 across its bundles: Base ($59.99), Family Bundle ($64.99), and Ultra ($84.99) — emulating a recent 30% price hike by Google-owned YouTube TV. Online … Continue reading “FuboTV Drops WarnerMedia Content, Raises Subscription Prices”
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‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers
Homebound consumers were enthralled with the TV series “Yellowstone” the week ended June 27, with all three seasons of the contemporary Western drama landing in the top five of the weekly “Watched at Home” chart. Meanwhile, the EST release of Trolls World Tour gave the animated family film, from DreamWorks Animation, a No. 2 debut … Continue reading “‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers”
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Fuseit Eyes Enhanced Consumer Engagement with Augmented Reality
Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog is the big hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. The animated feature is one of a handful of high-profile titles that received an early digital release, at a premium price, at the end of March. It was subsequently released through traditional digital channels, as well as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, and has … Continue reading “Fuseit Eyes Enhanced Consumer Engagement with Augmented Reality”
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Sling TV Offers One-Year Price Guarantee
Sling TV has instituted a one-year price guarantee for all new and existing customers as online competitors, such as FubiTV and YouTube TV, have announced price hikes. “In the current economic environment, many Americans are taking a hard look at their budgets,” read a July 1 company blog from Michael Schwimmer, group president, Sling TV. … Continue reading “Sling TV Offers One-Year Price Guarantee”
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Netflix to Bow New Animated Series ‘DeadEndia’ in 2021
Netflix and Blink Industries announce a new 2D animated series “DeadEndia” based on the graphic novels from creator Hamish Steele. The series will be produced at the Blink Industries studio in London and will premiere globally on Netflix in 2021. Based on Hamish’s horror-comedy graphic novels of the same name and web short Dead End, the … Continue reading “Netflix to Bow New Animated Series ‘DeadEndia’ in 2021”
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FuboTV Drops WarnerMedia Content, Raises Subscription Prices
Online television service FuboTV has joined other digital TV platforms raising prices while at the same time restricting access to select third-party content. The service is bumping up the monthly fee $5 across its bundles: Base ($59.99), Family Bundle ($64.99), and Ultra ($84.99) — emulating a recent 30% price hike by Google-owned YouTube TV. Online … Continue reading “FuboTV Drops WarnerMedia Content, Raises Subscription Prices”
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Ford to Debut New Bronco Vehicles in Short Films on Disney, Hulu Platforms
With automobile shows cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ford Motor Company July 2 announced it would reveal its new Ford Bronco 4×4 vehicles in a series of custom videos on July 13 across Disney’s Media Networks, including ABC, ESPN, National Geographic and Hulu. It’s the first time Ford has launched a primetime TV product … Continue reading “Ford to Debut New Bronco Vehicles in Short Films on Disney, Hulu Platforms”
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Sci-fi Horror Film ‘Ingenium’ Due on Demand July 7 From Level 33
The sci-fi horror film Ingenium will come out on demand July 7 from Level 33. In the film, Felicitas’ world is turned upside down after being attacked on vacation in Bangkok. She doesn’t know if her nightmares are taking over or if something bigger is trying to control her life. The only way to find out the truth is … Continue reading “Sci-fi Horror Film ‘Ingenium’ Due on Demand July 7 From Level 33”
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Kino Lorber Announces August DVD, Blu-ray Disc Releases
Kino Lorber has set home release dates for its August 2020 slate of home video releases. All titles are available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc except where noted. The 15-movie slate begins rolling out Aug. 4 with the following releases: Code of the Freaks (DVD only) is a documentary from director Salome Chasnoff that presents … Continue reading “Kino Lorber Announces August DVD, Blu-ray Disc Releases”
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TCM to Pay Tribute to Carl Reiner with Special Programming on July 28
WarnerMedia’s Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the life and career of writer, director and actor Carl Reiner with a programming tribute July 28. Reiner, who passed away June 29 at the age of 98, won many awards, including nine Emmy Awards, a Grammy, and the Mark Twain prize for American Humor. His prolific career … Continue reading “TCM to Pay Tribute to Carl Reiner with Special Programming on July 28”
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Walmart Converting Parking Lots into Movie Drive-Ins
With spikes in coronavirus infections putting a damper on movie theater re-openings nationwide, Walmart July 1 announced plans to covert 160 store parking lots into movie drive-ins to screen family-themed movies, beginning in August. The retail behemoth is working with Tribeca Enterprises to transform store parking lots into contact-free drive-in theaters across the country for … Continue reading “Walmart Converting Parking Lots into Movie Drive-Ins”