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Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome
Netflix continues its European charm offensive, reportedly setting up Italian operations (with 30 employees) in Rome — a week after doing the same in Paris. Both regional headquarters include increased investment in local content production, in addition to paying taxes. “Since the launch of the service in Italy in 2015 we have been welcomed with … Continue reading “Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome”
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Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video
The migration from pay-TV to over-the-top video among distributors is gaining momentum. Gigabit Minnesota, a regional pay-TV operator near Minneapolis, is getting out of the TV distribution business. In an acknowledgment of changing market forces toward streaming video, Gigabit has begun informing its 10,000 customers that it would cease distributing linear TV on Jan. 31. … Continue reading “Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video”
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Amazon Greenlights Four New Local Latin American Originals
Amazon has greenlit four new local original series from Argentina, Chile and Colombia, marking the first-ever locally produced Amazon Originals to launch in these countries that will also be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The four scripted series announced consist of Argentinean original “Iosi, El Espía Arrepentido (“Iosi, … Continue reading “Amazon Greenlights Four New Local Latin American Originals”
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Analyst: Apple TV+ Has More Subs Than Disney+, Hulu
Since its Nov. 2, 2019 launch, Apple TV+ has largely remained in the shadows of high-profile Disney+, the latter generating 10 million app downloads in the first 24 hours following the service’s Nov. 12 debut. Apple’s long-waited foray into branded streaming video, including original programming, was met with measured applause from analysts, many of whom … Continue reading “Analyst: Apple TV+ Has More Subs Than Disney+, Hulu”
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‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conjures Up First Place on Disc Sales Charts
Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 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 Jan. 18. The fantasy sequel, a follow-up to the 2014 “Sleeping Beauty” adaptation Maleficent, earned $113.8 million at the domestic … Continue reading “‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conjures Up First Place on Disc Sales Charts”
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Capping Off Rambo’s Journey
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Sylvester Stallone’s classic film characters have spanned decades, and over the years the actor-screenwriter has learned to stay true to their essence. That’s what he did with the action hero in Rambo: Last Blood, the supposedly final chapter in the “Rambo” series, available digital and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD from Lionsgate. … Continue reading “Capping Off Rambo’s Journey”
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Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video
The migration from pay-TV to over-the-top video among distributors is gaining momentum. Gigabit Minnesota, a regional pay-TV operator near Minneapolis, is getting out of the TV distribution business. In an acknowledgment of changing market forces toward streaming video, Gigabit has begun informing its 10,000 customers that it would cease distributing linear TV on Jan. 31. … Continue reading “Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video”
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Amazon Greenlights Four New Local Latin American Originals
Amazon has greenlit four new local original series from Argentina, Chile and Colombia, marking the first-ever locally produced Amazon Originals to launch in these countries that will also be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The four scripted series announced consist of Argentinean original “Iosi, El Espía Arrepentido (“Iosi, … Continue reading “Amazon Greenlights Four New Local Latin American Originals”
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Analyst: Apple TV+ Has More Subs Than Disney+, Hulu
Since its Nov. 2, 2019 launch, Apple TV+ has largely remained in the shadows of high-profile Disney+, the latter generating 10 million app downloads in the first 24 hours following the service’s Nov. 12 debut. Apple’s long-waited foray into branded streaming video, including original programming, was met with measured applause from analysts, many of whom … Continue reading “Analyst: Apple TV+ Has More Subs Than Disney+, Hulu”
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Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome
Netflix continues its European charm offensive, reportedly setting up Italian operations (with 30 employees) in Rome — a week after doing the same in Paris. Both regional headquarters include increased investment in local content production, in addition to paying taxes. “Since the launch of the service in Italy in 2015 we have been welcomed with … Continue reading “Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome”
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‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conjures Up First Place on Disc Sales Charts
Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 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 Jan. 18. The fantasy sequel, a follow-up to the 2014 “Sleeping Beauty” adaptation Maleficent, earned $113.8 million at the domestic … Continue reading “‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conjures Up First Place on Disc Sales Charts”
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Comcast CFO: We’re Not ‘Chasing’ Unprofitable Consumers
Following the disclosure that cable giant Comcast lost 149,000 pay-TV subscribers in the quarter, and 733,000 subs in 2019, with increased sub losses mounting in 2020, CFO Mike Cavanagh went on the offensive on the Jan. 23 fiscal call, dismissing much of the sub losses to so-called unprofitable customers. It’s a slippery strategy considering ongoing … Continue reading “Comcast CFO: We’re Not ‘Chasing’ Unprofitable Consumers”
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Breaking Glass Sets DVD Release Date for ‘Feedback’
Indie film distributor Breaking Glass Pictures has set a Feb. 18 release date for Feedback, a social thriller starring Eddie Marsan, Paul Anderson, and I’vana Baquero. The 2020 film will be available on DVD only. The film follows the story of the host of a successful late-night radio show Jarvis Dolan (Marsan), whose life takes … Continue reading “Breaking Glass Sets DVD Release Date for ‘Feedback’”
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‘Ultraman X’ and ‘Ultraman Ace’ Coming on Blu-ray This Spring From Mill Creek
Mill Creek Entertainment is releasing to new titles on Blu-ray from the “Ultraman” superhero library for their North American debut. “Ultraman X” will arrive on Blu-ray as both a complete series plus movie combo pack at $39.98 and a movie-only, stand-alone Blu-ray at $19.98 on April 21. “Ultraman Ace” will come out in a steelbook at … Continue reading “‘Ultraman X’ and ‘Ultraman Ace’ Coming on Blu-ray This Spring From Mill Creek”
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Music Films ‘Martin Barre’ and ‘Bluebird,’ Biopic ‘Mrs. Lowry & Son’ Available on Disc From MVD and Cleopatra
Two music films, Martin Barre — Live in NYC and Bluebird, and a biopic on artist L.S. Lowry are just out on disc from MVD Entertainment Group and Cleopatra Entertainment. Martin Barre, best-known as the guitarist in Jethro Tull, one of the biggest selling bands of all time, brings his famous guitar chops to the … Continue reading “Music Films ‘Martin Barre’ and ‘Bluebird,’ Biopic ‘Mrs. Lowry & Son’ Available on Disc From MVD and Cleopatra”