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‘Dune’ Maintains Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts
The new adaptation of Dune from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment spent a second week 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 Jan. 22. Identified onscreen as Dune: Part One, the film is directed … Continue reading “‘Dune’ Maintains Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts”
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Horror Flick ‘Beware of the Klowns’ Due on DVD Feb. 8 From MVD
The killer clown horror flick Beware of the Klowns will be released on DVD Feb. 8 by SRS Cinema and MVD Entertainment Group. In the film, there’s a dark past causing a law against clowns in Santa Mira. Now, after years of peace, a murder reveals a new threat. The only one who can stop … Continue reading “Horror Flick ‘Beware of the Klowns’ Due on DVD Feb. 8 From MVD”
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Comedy ‘Red Rocket’ Headed to Disc March 15 From Lionsgate
Premiering in Cannes and nominated for three Gotham Awards, the dark comedy Red Rocket arrives March 15 on DVD and Blu-ray from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), it’s the story of Mikey Saber (Simon Rex), who is back home in small-town Texas after burning bridges and flaming out all … Continue reading “Comedy ‘Red Rocket’ Headed to Disc March 15 From Lionsgate”
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Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ Top New Show, Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Top Returning Show Anticipated in February
Prime Video’s “Reacher” was the top anticipated new show, Netflix’s “Space Force” was the most anticipated returning show, and Sony Pictures’ Uncharted was the top anticipated movie on the Whip Media charts for February. “Reacher,” which starts streaming on Prime Video Feb. 4, is based on the book series by Lee Child. In the series, Jack Reacher, a veteran military police … Continue reading “Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ Top New Show, Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Top Returning Show Anticipated in February”
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Music Biopic ‘Creation Stories’ Available On Demand and Digital Feb. 25 From RLJ
The music biopic Creation Stories, about Creation Records label founder Alan McGee who became the figurehead of Britpop and indie music worldwide, will be available on demand and digital Feb. 25. It will also stream on AMC+. The film follows the true story of McGee, a man from a relatively impoverished upbringing, who against all … Continue reading “Music Biopic ‘Creation Stories’ Available On Demand and Digital Feb. 25 From RLJ”
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Horror Flick ‘Beware of the Klowns’ Due on DVD Feb. 8 From MVD
The killer clown horror flick Beware of the Klowns will be released on DVD Feb. 8 by SRS Cinema and MVD Entertainment Group. In the film, there’s a dark past causing a law against clowns in Santa Mira. Now, after years of peace, a murder reveals a new threat. The only one who can stop … Continue reading “Horror Flick ‘Beware of the Klowns’ Due on DVD Feb. 8 From MVD”
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Comedy ‘Red Rocket’ Headed to Disc March 15 From Lionsgate
Premiering in Cannes and nominated for three Gotham Awards, the dark comedy Red Rocket arrives March 15 on DVD and Blu-ray from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), it’s the story of Mikey Saber (Simon Rex), who is back home in small-town Texas after burning bridges and flaming out all … Continue reading “Comedy ‘Red Rocket’ Headed to Disc March 15 From Lionsgate”
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‘Dune’ Maintains Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts
The new adaptation of Dune from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment spent a second week 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 Jan. 22. Identified onscreen as Dune: Part One, the film is directed … Continue reading “‘Dune’ Maintains Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts”
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Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ Top New Show, Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Top Returning Show Anticipated in February
Prime Video’s “Reacher” was the top anticipated new show, Netflix’s “Space Force” was the most anticipated returning show, and Sony Pictures’ Uncharted was the top anticipated movie on the Whip Media charts for February. “Reacher,” which starts streaming on Prime Video Feb. 4, is based on the book series by Lee Child. In the series, Jack Reacher, a veteran military police … Continue reading “Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ Top New Show, Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Top Returning Show Anticipated in February”
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Music Biopic ‘Creation Stories’ Available On Demand and Digital Feb. 25 From RLJ
The music biopic Creation Stories, about Creation Records label founder Alan McGee who became the figurehead of Britpop and indie music worldwide, will be available on demand and digital Feb. 25. It will also stream on AMC+. The film follows the true story of McGee, a man from a relatively impoverished upbringing, who against all … Continue reading “Music Biopic ‘Creation Stories’ Available On Demand and Digital Feb. 25 From RLJ”
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Kino Lorber Slates February VOD Dates for Two Acclaimed International Indies
Kino Lorber’s February VOD slate includes two acclaimed international indies, the Oscar-shortlisted Hive and Bruno Dumont’s France, starring Léa Seydoux. Both films will be available to rent or own through all major digital retailers and on VOD platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, and Kino Now. Up first is Hive, coming Feb. 1. … Continue reading “Kino Lorber Slates February VOD Dates for Two Acclaimed International Indies”
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Comcast Lost 1.5 Million Cable Subscribers in 2021
Comcast Cable Jan. 27 reported a loss of 1.49 million pay-TV subscribers in the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021. That compared to a subscriber loss of 1.29 million in 2020. The cabler lost 349,000 subs in the fourth quarter, up 53% from a sub loss of 227,000 in the previous-year period. Comcast ended 2021 … Continue reading “Comcast Lost 1.5 Million Cable Subscribers in 2021”
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Ampere: Discovery, Not Netflix, Top TV Show Commissioner in 2021
Discovery was the greatest global commissioner of TV shows in 2021, with a record-breaking 556 first-run TV titles commissioned in the year, according to new data from Ampere Analysis. This extends Discovery’s lead of 46 titles, recorded in 2020, to 153 titles by the end of 2021. ViacomCBS pipped Netflix for second place with 406 titles, compared … Continue reading “Ampere: Discovery, Not Netflix, Top TV Show Commissioner in 2021”
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Comcast: Peacock Ended 2021 with Just 9 Million Paid Subs, $1.7 Billion Loss
NBCUniversal’s subscription/ad-supported streaming platform Peacock ended the fourth quarter and fiscal year (ended Dec. 31, 2021) with 24.5 million monthly average users (MAUs), and just 9 million paid subscribers Comcast disclosed Jan. 27 on the media giant’s fiscal call. Peacock in 2021 generated an operating loss of $1.7 billion on revenue of $778 million, more … Continue reading “Comcast: Peacock Ended 2021 with Just 9 Million Paid Subs, $1.7 Billion Loss”
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Universal Pictures Ups Q4 Home Entertainment Revenue 30%
Spurred by the retail release of F9: The Fast Saga, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Jan. 27 reported fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31, 2021) revenue of $392 million, which was up 30.6% from revenue of $300 million during the previous-year period. For the fiscal year, home entertainment revenue (and other) increased 3% to $1.19 billion from … Continue reading “Universal Pictures Ups Q4 Home Entertainment Revenue 30%”
