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‘1917’ Tops Redbox Disc Rentals; ‘Jumanji’ Remains Atop On Demand List
Universal Pictures’ 1917 took over the No. 1 spot on the Redbox kiosk disc rental chart the week ended March 29. The Redbox disc rental chart tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals at the company’s more than 40,000 red kiosks. The previous week’s top disc rental, Sony Pictures’ adventure sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, slipped … Continue reading “‘1917’ Tops Redbox Disc Rentals; ‘Jumanji’ Remains Atop On Demand List”
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Nielsen: Asia Offers Post COVID-19 Media Snapshot
In the timeline of the coronavirus pandemic, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea were among the first to feel the effects of social distancing and quarantining. The regions are now the first to see a possible light at the end of the tunnel. Nielsen, which released new data showing, that similar to the … Continue reading “Nielsen: Asia Offers Post COVID-19 Media Snapshot”
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Merchandising: Stores Deliver ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Exclusives
After weeks of touting preorders for Disney’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, retailers finally had the discs available for consumers March 31 despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Among the big three retailers, Target and Walmart stores remain open, with adjusted hours, since they offer groceries and other essential household goods. Best Buy stores are … Continue reading “Merchandising: Stores Deliver ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Exclusives”
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Stuck at Home: What are You Watching?
For the past two weeks, the vast majority of us have been stuck at home. Schools are closed, offices are closed, businesses are closed — and even those of us who are still working are finding more leisure time, with our movie theaters, gyms and favorite restaurants shuttered, and no cross-town meetings or appointments. Screen … Continue reading “Stuck at Home: What are You Watching?”
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‘Birds of Prey’ on Disc May 12
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and 4K Ultra HD May 12. Margot Robbie reprises her role from Suicide Squad as Harley Quinn, the Joker’s former girlfriend who sets off on her own and finds the entire criminal underground of … Continue reading “‘Birds of Prey’ on Disc May 12”
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‘Bombshell’ Strikes Home
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The dynamic trio of Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie powers Bombshell. The three acclaimed actresses are at the center of the Oscar-lauded film based on the real story of ambitious, strong women who anchored one of America’s most powerful news networks, Fox News, becoming headlines themselves when they risked everything to stand up … Continue reading “‘Bombshell’ Strikes Home”
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Nielsen: Asia Offers Post COVID-19 Media Snapshot
In the timeline of the coronavirus pandemic, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea were among the first to feel the effects of social distancing and quarantining. The regions are now the first to see a possible light at the end of the tunnel. Nielsen, which released new data showing, that similar to the … Continue reading “Nielsen: Asia Offers Post COVID-19 Media Snapshot”
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Merchandising: Stores Deliver ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Exclusives
After weeks of touting preorders for Disney’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, retailers finally had the discs available for consumers March 31 despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Among the big three retailers, Target and Walmart stores remain open, with adjusted hours, since they offer groceries and other essential household goods. Best Buy stores are … Continue reading “Merchandising: Stores Deliver ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Exclusives”
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Stuck at Home: What are You Watching?
For the past two weeks, the vast majority of us have been stuck at home. Schools are closed, offices are closed, businesses are closed — and even those of us who are still working are finding more leisure time, with our movie theaters, gyms and favorite restaurants shuttered, and no cross-town meetings or appointments. Screen … Continue reading “Stuck at Home: What are You Watching?”
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‘Birds of Prey’ on Disc May 12
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and 4K Ultra HD May 12. Margot Robbie reprises her role from Suicide Squad as Harley Quinn, the Joker’s former girlfriend who sets off on her own and finds the entire criminal underground of … Continue reading “‘Birds of Prey’ on Disc May 12”
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CEO: AMC Theatres Hoping for Mid-June Re-Opening
AMC Theatres, the world’s largest exhibitor with 1,000 theatres and 11,000 screens, hopes to re-open domestic screens by mid-June, CEO Adam Aron told CNBC. Speaking March 31, Aron said the industry remained on “uncharted times in our lifetimes,” while admitting to wishful thinking as the chain has seen revenue plummet to zero as local and … Continue reading “CEO: AMC Theatres Hoping for Mid-June Re-Opening”
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Trans World Entertainment CEO, Board Out as Company Switches Focus to E-commerce
Trans World Entertainment Corp. March 31 announced the departure of CEO Mike Feurer and four other board members as the former parent to home entertainment retail chain f.y.e. (For Your Entertainment) switches focus to e-commerce facilitator eTailz.com. Feurer had been CEO and a director of the board since 2014. Departing board members include chairman Michael … Continue reading “Trans World Entertainment CEO, Board Out as Company Switches Focus to E-commerce”
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FandangoNow Bows Clip, Activity Sheets for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Debut; ‘Invisible Man’ Again Top Title
FandangoNow, movie ticketing site Fandango’s transactional VOD service, is offering an 8-minute clip and family activity sheets for the debut of Paramount Home Entertainment’s Sonic the Hedgehog on the service. Sonic the Hedgehog hit digital early March 31 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are exclusively debuting the first eight minutes of the … Continue reading “FandangoNow Bows Clip, Activity Sheets for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Debut; ‘Invisible Man’ Again Top Title”
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‘The Warrior Queen of Jhansi’ Due on Digital and DVD May 19 From Lionsgate
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi will arrive on digital and DVD May 19 from Lionsgate. Based on the true story of Rani of Jhansi, the film follows the Indian queen who was a leading figure and symbol of resistance in the 1857 Indian rebellion against the British Empire. The legendary Rani (translation: queen) of Jhansi … Continue reading “‘The Warrior Queen of Jhansi’ Due on Digital and DVD May 19 From Lionsgate”
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Special Offer From Media Play News and Sony: 4K Digital Codes to ‘Bad Boys for Life’
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Media Play News are offering five lucky readers free digital codes to the 4K home release of the action-comedy Bad Boys for Life, with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, which is being released digitally today, March 31. The codes will be given to the first five people who 1) like … Continue reading “Special Offer From Media Play News and Sony: 4K Digital Codes to ‘Bad Boys for Life’”