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Paramount+ to Cost Less Than CBS All Access
When ViacomCBS reboots the existing CBS All Access SVOD service to Paramount+ on March 4, it will charge subscribers $4.99 monthly for the ad-supported option; and $9.99 for the ad-free plan. The initial option is $1 cheaper than the existing $5.99 CBS All Access plan with limited ads. The pricing was disclosed Feb. 24 during … Continue reading “Paramount+ to Cost Less Than CBS All Access”
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GameStop CFO Exits, Stock Skyrockets
The rollercoaster Wall Street existence of GameStop took another surge skyward Feb. 24 — the day after CFO Jim Bell announced his resignation, effective March 26. The video game retailer’s shares surged up more than 100% to close at $91.71 per share. The volatility echoed recent market swings for the retailer after it became caught … Continue reading “GameStop CFO Exits, Stock Skyrockets”
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Paramount Theatrical Releases to Stream on Branded SVOD Service 30 to 45 Days After Box Office Release
The pending Paramount+ subscription streaming service will offer access to some Paramount Pictures theatrical releases as early as 30 to 45 days after their box office debut. The SVOD launches March 4 with a $4.99 monthly ad-supported option; and a $9.99 ad-free plan — the latter also featuring more exclusive content. The shortened theatrical window, … Continue reading “Paramount Theatrical Releases to Stream on Branded SVOD Service 30 to 45 Days After Box Office Release”
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ViacomCBS: CBS All Access, Showtime OTT Combined U.S. Subs Top 19.2 Million
Just says before CBS All Access morphs into the Paramount+ subscription streaming service in early March, corporate parent ViacomCBS Feb. 24 said combined U.S. subscriptions to All Access and Showtime OTT reached 19.2 million at the end of the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 202o. That compares to 11 million combined subs … Continue reading “ViacomCBS: CBS All Access, Showtime OTT Combined U.S. Subs Top 19.2 Million”
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Paramount Q4, Fiscal Year Home Entertainment Revenue Up 14%
Paramount Home Entertainment Feb. 24 reported fourth-quarter (ended Dec. 31, 2020) revenue of $176 million, an increase of 14%, or $21 million, from $155 million in the previous-year period. For the fiscal year, sales of packaged and digital movies and TV shows topped $706 million, up 14%, or $86 million, from $623 million in 2019. … Continue reading “Paramount Q4, Fiscal Year Home Entertainment Revenue Up 14%”
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BritBox Promotes Reemah Sakaan to CEO International
BritBox Feb. 24 named Reemah Sakaan to the position of CEO International as the British-centric programming subscription streaming VOD expands operations globally. Sakaan, who begins her new position in April, currently heads SVOD operations at ITV, co-owner of BritBox with BBC Studios. She is also currently chief brand & creative officer at BritBox Global. Sakaan … Continue reading “BritBox Promotes Reemah Sakaan to CEO International”
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Report Claims Netflix Has Best Originals
With more TV shows and movies branded “original” on over-the-top video platforms, not surprisingly SVOD pioneer Netflix leads content offerings, according to new data from Hub Entertainment. The study explores what consumers assume about content labeled “original” and how the term influences viewing decisions. “So far, Netflix has not only withstood the threats posed by … Continue reading “Report Claims Netflix Has Best Originals”
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‘The Secret Garden’ Blossoms on U.K. Home Entertainment Chart
The Secret Garden finished No. 1 on the U.K. weekly Official Film Chart through Feb. 24 following its release on DVD & Blu-ray Disc. The 2020 adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel stars Colin Firth and Julie Walters, as well as emerging actress Dixie Violet Egerickx in the lead role of Mary Lennox. The … Continue reading “‘The Secret Garden’ Blossoms on U.K. Home Entertainment Chart”
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News Analysis: Hollywood’s Indian Strategy — A Star in the Making
Move over, Bollywood. Legacy Hollywood is targeting the world’s second-largest population with low-cost streaming services and original content designed to be consumed on portable devices. From the recent launch of Lionsgate Play from Starz, which also operates joint venture StarzPlay Arabia, to Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, Hollywood is targeting India’s 1.1 billion … Continue reading “News Analysis: Hollywood’s Indian Strategy — A Star in the Making”
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Lionsgate Play SVOD Service Launches First Original Indian Production
The Lionsgate-owned streaming platform Starz, which last year launched a low-cost, branded Lionsgate Play mobile app in India, is partnering with Lionsgate Television on its first Indian original series, a remake of the Golden Globe-nominated series “Casual”. The series will kick off Lionsgate Play’s first original slate of drama, comedy, crime and action series for … Continue reading “Lionsgate Play SVOD Service Launches First Original Indian Production”
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Premiere Digital Appoints Ng CFO
Premiere Digital, a media services, distribution and technology solutions company, has appointed Pamela Ng CFO. In her role, Ng will oversee all financial operations and guide business strategy in line with growth and risk management initiatives, spearheading efforts in data-driven decision making. She reports to Mark Lazar, CEO. “Pamela’s financial leadership and expertise in supporting … Continue reading “Premiere Digital Appoints Ng CFO”
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Vubiquity Hires Frohlich, Promotes Smith
Vubiquity, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has promoted John Smith and hired Cheryl Frohlich on its studio sales team in North America. Smith has been promoted to SVP, studio sales, North America. Frohlich has joined the company as VP, studio sales, reporting to Smith. Vubiquity is part of the Amdocs … Continue reading “Vubiquity Hires Frohlich, Promotes Smith”