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Sony to Operate Home Entertainment Under Territorial Management Structure
Sony Pictures Television has revamped internal operations to combine networks, distribution and home entertainment into single business units operating under separate territorial management and reporting to Keith Le Goy, president of worldwide TV distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Le Goy is also president of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, a position he assumed in February, when … Continue reading “Sony to Operate Home Entertainment Under Territorial Management Structure”
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‘Sartana’ Spaghetti Westerns, ‘The Last House on the Left,’ ‘Doom Asylum’ Among Cult Films Coming on Blu-ray in July From Arrow and MVD
Several cult films on Blu-ray are due in July from Arrow Video and MVD Entertainment Group. Due July 3 is the Spaghetti Western limited-edition five-disc Blu-ray set, “The Complete Sartana,” featuring all five original “Sartana” movies — If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death, I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death, I Am Sartana Trade Your Guns for a … Continue reading “‘Sartana’ Spaghetti Westerns, ‘The Last House on the Left,’ ‘Doom Asylum’ Among Cult Films Coming on Blu-ray in July From Arrow and MVD”
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HDR10+ Licensing, Logo Certification Program Begins
HDR10+ Technologies LLC June 20 announced the start of the new licensing and logo certification program for HDR10+ technology. HDR10+ is the royalty-free, open standard dynamic metadata platform for High Dynamic Range (HDR), which optimizes picture quality for 4K Ultra HD displays and improves the viewing experience for all audiences. The new HDR10+ technology optimizes … Continue reading “HDR10+ Licensing, Logo Certification Program Begins”
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Iger: Disney Has Smoother Path Than Comcast Closing Fox Acquisition
NEWS ANALYSIS — When it comes to mega corporate mergers, regulatory muster is just as important as money. Speaking (along with CFO Christine McCarthy) June 20 on the analysts call to discuss Disney’s enhanced $71.3 billion offer for 20th Century Fox Film, CEO Bob Iger said he believes his company has more insight with federal … Continue reading “Iger: Disney Has Smoother Path Than Comcast Closing Fox Acquisition”
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Disney Sweetens Fox Offer to $71.3 Billion
The Walt Disney Co. June 20 announced it signed an amended acquisition agreement with 21st Century Fox, agreeing to pay $71.3 billion for 20th Century Fox Film, which includes British satellite TV operator Sky Plc., and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, among other properties. The $38 per share in cash and stock offer ups Disney’s … Continue reading “Disney Sweetens Fox Offer to $71.3 Billion”
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New Insight Into the Demand for Redbox On Demand
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According to DEG, home entertainment spending and usage is on the rise. Millions of content hours are now available to consumers anytime, anywhere, and traditional cable providers are losing customers to streaming services. December 2017 became the right time for Redbox to re-enter the digital space with the launch of Redbox On Demand, a transactional … Continue reading “New Insight Into the Demand for Redbox On Demand”
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‘Sartana’ Spaghetti Westerns, ‘The Last House on the Left,’ ‘Doom Asylum’ Among Cult Films Coming on Blu-ray in July From Arrow and MVD
Several cult films on Blu-ray are due in July from Arrow Video and MVD Entertainment Group. Due July 3 is the Spaghetti Western limited-edition five-disc Blu-ray set, “The Complete Sartana,” featuring all five original “Sartana” movies — If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death, I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death, I Am Sartana Trade Your Guns for a … Continue reading “‘Sartana’ Spaghetti Westerns, ‘The Last House on the Left,’ ‘Doom Asylum’ Among Cult Films Coming on Blu-ray in July From Arrow and MVD”
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Sony to Operate Home Entertainment Under Territorial Management Structure
Sony Pictures Television has revamped internal operations to combine networks, distribution and home entertainment into single business units operating under separate territorial management and reporting to Keith Le Goy, president of worldwide TV distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Le Goy is also president of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, a position he assumed in February, when … Continue reading “Sony to Operate Home Entertainment Under Territorial Management Structure”
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HDR10+ Licensing, Logo Certification Program Begins
HDR10+ Technologies LLC June 20 announced the start of the new licensing and logo certification program for HDR10+ technology. HDR10+ is the royalty-free, open standard dynamic metadata platform for High Dynamic Range (HDR), which optimizes picture quality for 4K Ultra HD displays and improves the viewing experience for all audiences. The new HDR10+ technology optimizes … Continue reading “HDR10+ Licensing, Logo Certification Program Begins”
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Iger: Disney Has Smoother Path Than Comcast Closing Fox Acquisition
NEWS ANALYSIS — When it comes to mega corporate mergers, regulatory muster is just as important as money. Speaking (along with CFO Christine McCarthy) June 20 on the analysts call to discuss Disney’s enhanced $71.3 billion offer for 20th Century Fox Film, CEO Bob Iger said he believes his company has more insight with federal … Continue reading “Iger: Disney Has Smoother Path Than Comcast Closing Fox Acquisition”
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Disney Sweetens Fox Offer to $71.3 Billion
The Walt Disney Co. June 20 announced it signed an amended acquisition agreement with 21st Century Fox, agreeing to pay $71.3 billion for 20th Century Fox Film, which includes British satellite TV operator Sky Plc., and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, among other properties. The $38 per share in cash and stock offer ups Disney’s … Continue reading “Disney Sweetens Fox Offer to $71.3 Billion”
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AMC Theatres Launching Movie Ticket Subscription Service
NEWS ANALYSIS — AMC Theatres is getting into the movie ticket subscription service just in time for the summer box office — and striking a potentially fatal blow to MoviePass. The nation’s largest exhibitor June 20 announced that beginning June 26, it is bowing AMC Stubs A-List, which gives subscribers access to screenings and movie … Continue reading “AMC Theatres Launching Movie Ticket Subscription Service”
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Netflix Stock Tops $400 For First Time
NEWS ANALYSIS — When Netflix recently announced an original content deal with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, some conservative subscribers turned to social media calling for a boycott of the SVOD pioneer. Apparently, Wall Street wasn’t paying attention. Netflix’s stock June 19 closed up nearly 4% at a record $404.98 per share … Continue reading “Netflix Stock Tops $400 For First Time”
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Starz Launches on YouTube TV
Lionsgate-owned Starz and YouTube today announced the launch of Starz and Starz Encore premium pay TV channels and services on YouTube TV. The networks’ 14 Starz and Starz Encore channels are now available via YouTube TV for $9 per month along with access to the network’s full Starz and Starz Encore VOD catalogs featuring Hollywood movies, as … Continue reading “Starz Launches on YouTube TV”
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Hulu Acquires Documentary ‘Crime + Punishment’
Hulu announced the acquisition of whistleblower documentary Crime + Punishment. The streaming service will partner with IFC Films to release the documentary simultaneously in theaters and on Hulu Aug. 24th. The deal also expands Hulu’s relationship with IFC Films, which includes an output agreement for non-documentary, narrative films. After debuting at the 2018 Sundance Film … Continue reading “Hulu Acquires Documentary ‘Crime + Punishment’”
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U.K. Cultural Secretary Ups Sky Ownership Requirements, Including $2 Billion Fiscal Support
Owning British satellite TV operator Sky Plc just got a lot more expensive. The British government June 19 laid out additional requirements to the ongoing £15 billion equity stake sale of Sky to 21stCentury Fox, which is turn is being coveted by The Walt Disney Co. and Comcast in separate acquisition bids. At issue is the … Continue reading “U.K. Cultural Secretary Ups Sky Ownership Requirements, Including $2 Billion Fiscal Support”
