Conference News
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‘Creed II’ Stepping Into Retail Ring Digitally Feb. 12, on Disc March 5
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release MGM’s Creed II through digital retailers Feb. 12, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray March 5. The sequel to 2015’s Creed and the eighth film in the “Rocky” franchise stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, the icons of boxing … Continue reading “‘Creed II’ Stepping Into Retail Ring Digitally Feb. 12, on Disc March 5”
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Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Comes Home in February
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet digitally Feb. 12, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Feb. 26. The sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph features the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson and Alan Tudyk. … Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Comes Home in February”
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UHD Alliance, Blu-ray Disc Association Tout 4K UHD at CES
The UHD Alliance and the Blu-ray Disc Association were at the 2019 CES in Las Vegas to tout the success of the 4K Ultra HD format and new promotional efforts. The UHD Alliance currently has 43 members — comprised of electronics manufacturers, film and television studios, content distributors, and technology companies — with such companies … Continue reading “UHD Alliance, Blu-ray Disc Association Tout 4K UHD at CES”
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EMA Growing Membership Commitment and Expanding Into OTT, Says CEO
LAS VEGAS — The Entertainment Merchants Association hailed the growing commitment of its membership at a meeting Jan. 8 during CES. “The engagement of our members over the past year I think is more than we’ve ever seen,” said president and CEO Mark Fisher. “It’s been an interesting year in the industry and for our … Continue reading “EMA Growing Membership Commitment and Expanding Into OTT, Says CEO”
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Exec Producer Talks About Going SVOD, the Launch of the Second Season and More ‘Trek’
LAS VEGAS — “Terrifying” — that’s how Alex Kurtzman, executive producer of “Star Trek: Discovery” described launching on the SVOD platform CBS All Access. Kurtzman spoke Jan. 9 during the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES in Las Vegas. “There’s always concern that the fans will revolt,” he said. And “Star Trek” fans are notoriously engaged. … Continue reading “‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Exec Producer Talks About Going SVOD, the Launch of the Second Season and More ‘Trek’”
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CES: Speakers Discuss the Growing Pains and Promise of Direct-to-Consumer Entertainment
LAS VEGAS — Speakers discussed the variety and expansion of online services, as well as strategies to cut through the content clutter and engage the online entertainment consumer during the panel “Into the Zeitgeist — The Direct-to-Consumer Entertainment Economy” at CES Jan. 9. The panel took place at the Variety Entertainment Summit during the Las … Continue reading “CES: Speakers Discuss the Growing Pains and Promise of Direct-to-Consumer Entertainment”
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Viacom CEO Bob Bakish Focusing on Content in Fragmented Market
LAS VEGAS — For Viacom, content truly is king, according to CEO Bob Bakish, who is forging a “culture of content” at the company. “I continue to believe there’s a lot of value in assets that we already own,” he said Jan. 9 during the Variety Entertainment Summit at the CES show in Las Vegas. … Continue reading “Viacom CEO Bob Bakish Focusing on Content in Fragmented Market”
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Panelists Discuss SVOD Battle, Content Overload in the Entertainment Market on Eve of CES
Netflix has a fight on its hands as new subscription video-on-demand services from the big studios enter the marketplace this year. That’s the opinion of Laura Martin, managing director and senior analyst, entertainment and Internet, Needham & Company, speaking on the panel “The Business of Video: Insider Insights for Going Global” in Las Vegas Jan. … Continue reading “Panelists Discuss SVOD Battle, Content Overload in the Entertainment Market on Eve of CES”
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Sony Has High Hopes for the ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ In-Home Entertainment Experience
Buoyed by the box office and Golden Globes success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Sony Electronics used the animated movie as a cornerstone to its CES 2019 presentation Jan. 8 in Las Vegas. Following opening comments about Sony’s new “communities of interest” company culture, interlinking consumers with creators and technology from CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, Tom … Continue reading “Sony Has High Hopes for the ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ In-Home Entertainment Experience”
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DEG Honoring Dolby Vision, Sony Electronics and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment at CES
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group is set to honor Dolby Vision, Sony Electronics and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Jan. 8 at its annual industry event at CES in Las Vegas. The trade group will use the reception to showcase its Achievement Awards honoring the best 4K UHD hardware and software products released during calendar 2018. Dolby Vision will also be honored by … Continue reading “DEG Honoring Dolby Vision, Sony Electronics and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment at CES”
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Digital Hollywood Panelists Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of Content Delivery on Eve of CES Show
LAS VEGAS — The challenges and opportunities of content programming in an increasingly online world were the subject of a Digital Hollywood panel Jan. 7 in Las Vegas on the eve of the CES show. Three important challenges to an online content provider are facilitating “access, discovery and community,” said Soumya Sriraman, president of the … Continue reading “Digital Hollywood Panelists Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of Content Delivery on Eve of CES Show”
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TCL, Roku Partnering for Branded 8K Televisions
Roku and TCL Corp. Jan. 7 announced that they plan to release branded 8K TCL Roku TVs in late 2019. TCL will incorporate its latest Gen 11 LCD panel factory with Roku’s 8K hardware reference design. Additionally, Roku is expanding its 4K and HDR hardware reference design to include far-field microphones for voice search and control. … Continue reading “TCL, Roku Partnering for Branded 8K Televisions”
