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‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Leads Three Newcomers Atop Redbox Charts
Three new releases topped the Redbox charts the week ended Dec. 9, led by Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the latest Tom Cruise actioner based on the 1966 – 1973 TV series. The sixth, and highest-grossing, film in the “M:I” franchise debuted at No. 1 on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray … Continue reading “‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Leads Three Newcomers Atop Redbox Charts”
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Cult Video Game Movie ‘Double Dragon’ Due Jan. 22 from MVD’s Rewind Collection
Double Dragon, the cult classic movie based on the video game hit, is smashing its way to Blu-ray and DVD combo pack Jan. 22 in MVD Entertainment Group’s “Rewind Collection.” It’s the year 2007, and what remains of Los Angeles is now New Angeles, a city ravaged by earthquakes, tidal waves and vicious gangs. The … Continue reading “Cult Video Game Movie ‘Double Dragon’ Due Jan. 22 from MVD’s Rewind Collection”
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Series Finale of ‘A Chef’s Life,’ Season One of ‘Poetry in America’ Coming to DVD and Digital Jan. 8 From PBS
Two explorations of American culture, the series finale of “A Chef’s Life” and season one of “Poetry in America” will come out on DVD and digital Jan. 8 from PBS Distribution. “A Chef’s Life” has taken viewers on a journey to meet unsung farmers, home cooks and chefs, and elevate quintessential Southern dishes to new … Continue reading “Series Finale of ‘A Chef’s Life,’ Season One of ‘Poetry in America’ Coming to DVD and Digital Jan. 8 From PBS”
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ACM Films and Kandoo Films Join Allied Vaughn MOD Service
ACM Films and Kandoo Films have joined Allied Vaughn’s manufacture-on-demand disc service. Established in 1992 by Oscar nominated and Emmy Award-winning producer Howard Barish, Kandoo Films is a Los Angeles-based production company that specializes in creating independent feature films, documentaries, and promotional and digital content for television and film. Available now on DVD and Blu-ray … Continue reading “ACM Films and Kandoo Films Join Allied Vaughn MOD Service”
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FandangoNow Bows Top Xmas Horror Movies
Who knew Santa Claus and the Grim Reaper were frenemies? FandangoNow, NBC Universal’s transactional VOD platform, Dec. 12 released its list of the Top 25 Christmas Horror Movies of All Time available to rent or buy. Featuring a variety of festive frights, including Gremlins, Anna and the Apocalypse and Better Watch Out, holiday movie consumers can peruse … Continue reading “FandangoNow Bows Top Xmas Horror Movies”
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Cult Video Game Movie ‘Double Dragon’ Due Jan. 22 from MVD’s Rewind Collection
Double Dragon, the cult classic movie based on the video game hit, is smashing its way to Blu-ray and DVD combo pack Jan. 22 in MVD Entertainment Group’s “Rewind Collection.” It’s the year 2007, and what remains of Los Angeles is now New Angeles, a city ravaged by earthquakes, tidal waves and vicious gangs. The … Continue reading “Cult Video Game Movie ‘Double Dragon’ Due Jan. 22 from MVD’s Rewind Collection”
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Series Finale of ‘A Chef’s Life,’ Season One of ‘Poetry in America’ Coming to DVD and Digital Jan. 8 From PBS
Two explorations of American culture, the series finale of “A Chef’s Life” and season one of “Poetry in America” will come out on DVD and digital Jan. 8 from PBS Distribution. “A Chef’s Life” has taken viewers on a journey to meet unsung farmers, home cooks and chefs, and elevate quintessential Southern dishes to new … Continue reading “Series Finale of ‘A Chef’s Life,’ Season One of ‘Poetry in America’ Coming to DVD and Digital Jan. 8 From PBS”
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ACM Films and Kandoo Films Join Allied Vaughn MOD Service
ACM Films and Kandoo Films have joined Allied Vaughn’s manufacture-on-demand disc service. Established in 1992 by Oscar nominated and Emmy Award-winning producer Howard Barish, Kandoo Films is a Los Angeles-based production company that specializes in creating independent feature films, documentaries, and promotional and digital content for television and film. Available now on DVD and Blu-ray … Continue reading “ACM Films and Kandoo Films Join Allied Vaughn MOD Service”
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FandangoNow Bows Top Xmas Horror Movies
Who knew Santa Claus and the Grim Reaper were frenemies? FandangoNow, NBC Universal’s transactional VOD platform, Dec. 12 released its list of the Top 25 Christmas Horror Movies of All Time available to rent or buy. Featuring a variety of festive frights, including Gremlins, Anna and the Apocalypse and Better Watch Out, holiday movie consumers can peruse … Continue reading “FandangoNow Bows Top Xmas Horror Movies”
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Trans World Entertainment Ups Q3 Loss
Store-based home entertainment retail took another blow to the economic bottom line. Trans World Entertainment Corp., parent of mall-based packaged media retailer f.y.e. (For Your Entertainment), Dec. 12 reported third-quarter (ended Nov. 3) net loss of $14 million – up 75% from a net loss of $8 million during the previous-year period. Revenue dipped slightly … Continue reading “Trans World Entertainment Ups Q3 Loss”
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‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘F is for Family’ Zoom Onto Top 10 Digital Originals Chart
Two digital originals shot into the top 10 the week that ended Dec. 8, according to Parrot Analytics Data. The Dec 5 release of Season 2 propelled Amazon Prime Video’s award-winning comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” to No. 5 from No. 21 the prior week, with 30.4 million average daily Demand Expressions, twice as many … Continue reading “‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘F is for Family’ Zoom Onto Top 10 Digital Originals Chart”
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Warner Slates ‘A Star Is Born’ for Digital Release Jan. 15, Disc Feb. 19
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the 2018 version of A Star Is Born through digital retailers Jan. 15, followed by Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Feb. 19. The fourth Hollywood incarnation of the classic story stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga as two musicians who come together on stage and in life … Continue reading “Warner Slates ‘A Star Is Born’ for Digital Release Jan. 15, Disc Feb. 19”
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Netflix Reveals Most Repeat-Streamed Content, Popular Talent, Binged Shows in 2018
Netflix, per policy, doesn’t discloses ratings for original movies and TV shows — citing a lack of advertisers to appease. On occasion, the SVOD juggernaut lets slip select viewership data, such as the fact 20 million streamed original movie The Santa Chronicles in its first week of release. So, Netflix’s marketing team Dec. 11 released … Continue reading “Netflix Reveals Most Repeat-Streamed Content, Popular Talent, Binged Shows in 2018”
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Cinedigm Acquires Ad-Supported VOD Service Viewster
Home entertainment distributor Cinedigm Dec. 11 announced the acquisition of global over-the-top video service Viewster and its subsidiary Viewster Anime. The services’ eclectic programming will be combined into Cinedigm’s library of OTT channels and content, with the company taking over operation of all content, applications, and social assets belonging to both platforms. Ad sales will … Continue reading “Cinedigm Acquires Ad-Supported VOD Service Viewster”