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‘The Invisible Man’ Soars to No. 2 on ‘Watched at Home’ Chart After Blu-ray, DVD Release
Universal Pictures’ acclaimed reimagining of The Invisible Man soared up the weekly “Watched at Home” chart for the week ended May 30 after the thriller was released on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. The film, whose theatrical run was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, shot to No. 2 from No. … Continue reading “‘The Invisible Man’ Soars to No. 2 on ‘Watched at Home’ Chart After Blu-ray, DVD Release”
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Bloomberg Media and Samsung Partner to Distribute Bloomberg TV+
Bloomberg Media May 20 launches Bloomberg TV+, a data and business finance-themed 4K streaming service, on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s ad-supported video platform. Available on all 2017-2020 Samsung Smart TVs, Bloomberg TV+ is the first 4K channel available on Samsung TV Plus. “As the first business news provider to deliver content in native 4K UHD, … Continue reading “Bloomberg Media and Samsung Partner to Distribute Bloomberg TV+”
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Netflix and American Cinematheque Join Forces to Preserve Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre
Netflix and the American Cinematheque are joining forces to ensure the long-term future of the Egyptian Theatre, according to the streaming service. The theater is the site of the first Hollywood movie premiere and the long-time home of the American Cinematheque. The collaboration will enable the nonprofit American Cinematheque to expand the scope and diversity … Continue reading “Netflix and American Cinematheque Join Forces to Preserve Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre”
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OTT.X to Honor Industry Heroes
OTT.X (formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association) is looking to honor industry “heroes.” The group is looking for a team member who has gone out of his or her way to help neighbors, to help the community, to support health care workers, or to just do something good during the pandemic — or for a team … Continue reading “OTT.X to Honor Industry Heroes”
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OTT.X Schedules Online OTT Conference
OTT.X on April 9 announced its first two-day Internet-based event — OTT.X ONLINE LIVE. OTT.X ONLINE LIVE will be held May 12 and 13 and will incorporate conference elements such as panels and presentations as well as interactive virtual roundtables. Conference topics will be presented on May 12 to a broad audience. Many of the … Continue reading “OTT.X Schedules Online OTT Conference”
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‘Variety’ Postpones Events
Industry trade Variety announced it has postponed its events through the end of May. “As we produce over 70 annual Live Media events globally, the Variety team always puts our attendees’ well-being, best interests and safety first,” wrote chief marketing officer Dea Lawrence. “With the recent unprecedented developments of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we are more committed than … Continue reading “‘Variety’ Postpones Events”
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DEG Nordic Launching ‘Mega Movie Week’ Promo to Drive Digital Transactional Market
As consumers around the world stay home during the coronavirus crisis, The Digital Entertainment Group: Nordic Committee (DEGN) March 23 is launching “Mega Movie Week,” a cross-category campaign to drive consumer engagement with the digital transactional market. During “Mega Movie Week” DEGN members, including NBCUniversal, Nordisk Film, SF Studios, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Warner … Continue reading “DEG Nordic Launching ‘Mega Movie Week’ Promo to Drive Digital Transactional Market”
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Theaters Seek Government Assistance for ‘Unprecedented’ Crisis
The movie theater industry is asking for Congress and the Trump Administration to urgently consider fiscal relief as it grapples with a global shut down of business operations due to the coronavirus. In a March 18 statement from the National Association of Theatre Owners, the trade group said the immediate fiscal aid would allow exhibitors … Continue reading “Theaters Seek Government Assistance for ‘Unprecedented’ Crisis”
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Theater Trade Group Cautions Against Bypassing Traditional Window
Theater owners on March 17 took a swipe at plans by some studios to bypass the traditional theatrical release window and make new films immediately available for home viewing as a means of contending with the closure of theaters amid the coronavirus pandemic. The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) issued a statement blasting the … Continue reading “Theater Trade Group Cautions Against Bypassing Traditional Window”
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Hollywood, Tom Hanks Stricken as Coronavirus Fear Spreads
The emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the United States and globally — on Wall Street, at industry conferences, and in sports, commerce and Hollywood The virus has stricken more than 120,000 globally with the death toll at more than 4,300. In the U.S., more than 31 people have died and more … Continue reading “Hollywood, Tom Hanks Stricken as Coronavirus Fear Spreads”
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DEG Seeks Nominees for 2020 Hedy Lamarr Innovation Award
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group is soliciting nominations for the fourth annual “Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology,” which recognizes female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology “who has advanced and impacted the industry in a unique manner that drove meaningful change.” The deadline for submissions is Feb. 14. A nomination … Continue reading “DEG Seeks Nominees for 2020 Hedy Lamarr Innovation Award”