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‘Possessor Uncut’ Due on Digital Nov. 3, 4K and Blu-ray Disc Dec. 8 From Well Go
The sci-fi thriller Possessor Uncut will come out on digital Nov. 3 and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack and Blu-ray Dec. 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. From writer/director Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), the film follows elite corporate assassin Tasya Vos. Using brain-implant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high-profile targets. As she sinks … Continue reading “‘Possessor Uncut’ Due on Digital Nov. 3, 4K and Blu-ray Disc Dec. 8 From Well Go”
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Halloween Movies Race Up ‘Watched at Home’ Chart as Holiday Nears
With catalog titles enjoying a resurgence of interest due to the lack of new theatrical films, the weekly “Watched at Home” chart shows several Halloween classics gaining home viewership as the holiday approaches. Walt Disney’s Hocus Pocus, a perennial favorite this time of year, continues to climb up the chart, moving up two notches to … Continue reading “Halloween Movies Race Up ‘Watched at Home’ Chart as Holiday Nears”
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Halloween Movies Race Up ‘Watched at Home’ Chart as Holiday Nears
With catalog titles enjoying a resurgence of interest due to the lack of new theatrical films, the weekly “Watched at Home” chart shows several Halloween classics gaining home viewership as the holiday approaches. Walt Disney’s Hocus Pocus, a perennial favorite this time of year, continues to climb up the chart, moving up two notches to … Continue reading “Halloween Movies Race Up ‘Watched at Home’ Chart as Holiday Nears”
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OTT.X Trade Group Announces ‘Impact Awards’ for Streamers
OTT.X, the industry trade association for streaming, on Oct. 13 opened submissions to the inaugural OTT.X Impact Awards. The OTT.X Impact Awards is a program created by and for the over-the-top streaming industry to recognize creators, producers, platforms and channels who are using the power of streaming video to make a positive impact, the trade … Continue reading “OTT.X Trade Group Announces ‘Impact Awards’ for Streamers”
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DEG to Present Hedy Lamarr Award to PBS’s Sara DeWitt Nov. 9
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group will present its fourth annual Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology to Sara DeWitt, VP of PBS Kids Digital. The DEG created the Innovation Award to recognize female executives in the fields of entertainment and technology who have made a significant contribution to the industry. The DEG also will present the Hedy … Continue reading “DEG to Present Hedy Lamarr Award to PBS’s Sara DeWitt Nov. 9”
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UHD Alliance Announces Amazon Prime, Hisense Support for Filmmaker Mode
The UHD Alliance on Sept. 30 announced that Amazon Prime will begin supporting Filmmaker Mode next year and that Hisense has joined consumer electronics companies Panasonic, Vizio, Samsung, LG, Kaleidescape and Philips in supporting the feature. The announcements came during an online presentation with DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. Filmmaker Mode, introduced by the UHD … Continue reading “UHD Alliance Announces Amazon Prime, Hisense Support for Filmmaker Mode”
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DEG Announces New Board of Directors; Jim Wuthrich Named Chairman
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group on Sept. 8 announced its incoming board of directors and additional new member companies in the growing direct-to-consumer video segment. New DEG members include A+E Networks, Amazon’s Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN+, FilmRise, Peacock and ZOO Digital. A+E Networks, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN+ and Peacock are also represented on DEG’s … Continue reading “DEG Announces New Board of Directors; Jim Wuthrich Named Chairman”
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OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit
OTT.X on July 28 announced plans to host its first-ever Career and Leadership Development Summit on Aug. 12, using an online format similar to its popular “OTT.X Online Live” sessions. The summit will feature three components, including a conference session with career and leadership development presentations delivered by successful executives; a series of informal discussion … Continue reading “OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit”
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OTT.X Announces 2020 Heroes
OTT.X (formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association) is honoring industry “heroes.” Heroes are team members at digital platforms, channels and retailers; at content companies; and at service and technology companies that facilitate the flow of content to the consumer, “playing an important role in providing the needed entertainment to keep everyone sane during these stay-at-home months,” … Continue reading “OTT.X Announces 2020 Heroes”
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DEG’s D2C Alliance Announces Officers
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group July 14 announced the officers for its D2C Alliance, which was created to advocate and promote the many benefits provided by the latest direct-to-consumer streaming services. DEG’s D2C Alliance, during fiscal year 2020-21, will be guided by a group of veteran executives, including Matt Strauss, Chairman of Peacock and NBCUniversal … Continue reading “DEG’s D2C Alliance Announces Officers”
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OTT.X Launches Impact Awards, Appoints New Board Members
OTT.X, the industry trade association supporting the OTT streaming ecosystem, will host and deliver the first OTT.X Impact Awards at the annual OTT.X @Digital Media Pipeline event Dec. 10. OTT.X was formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association. Awards will be given to OTT streaming producers and distributors for content that “most inspires positive action and promotes … Continue reading “OTT.X Launches Impact Awards, Appoints New Board Members”
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OTT.X Adds Six Members
OTT.X (formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association) has added six members: Breaking Glass Pictures, Here Media, MVD Entertainment Group, MyBundle.tv, Vizio and Xumo. Founded in 2009 by industry veterans Rich Wolff and Richard Ross, along with Susan Helfrich, Breaking Glass Pictures is a film distribution and media company that focuses on releasing independent films, inclusive of all genres, … Continue reading “OTT.X Adds Six Members”