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Streaming Services Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire ‘A Discovery of Witches’ Based on Best Seller
Streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder July 19 announced at San Diego Comic-Con the joint acquisition of the Sky production, “A Discovery of Witches.” The original drama series will premiere in the United States and Canada simultaneously on both services, marking the first partnership of this kind for the two SVOD services, according to a press … Continue reading “Streaming Services Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire ‘A Discovery of Witches’ Based on Best Seller”
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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Still No. 1 on Digital Originals Chart, While ‘Orange is the New Black’ Sees Demand Double
The arrival of the highly anticipated finale of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” on July 11 meant the dystopian drama series had no trouble staying at the top of the digital originals chart the week ended July 14, with 25% higher demand compared to last week, according to Parrot Analytics data. “The Handmaid’s Tale” also surged up … Continue reading “‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Still No. 1 on Digital Originals Chart, While ‘Orange is the New Black’ Sees Demand Double”
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Could Disney (Finally) Make Hulu a Netflix Killer?
NEWS ANALYSIS – With the Walt Disney Co.’s path to acquiring select 21st Century Fox assets apparently cleared after Comcast dropped a competing bid, the Mickey Mouse company becomes the majority stake holder in Hulu. The SVOD platform launched in 2007 has more than 17 million subscribers but remains an ongoing runner-up to Netflix and Amazon … Continue reading “Could Disney (Finally) Make Hulu a Netflix Killer?”
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Warner Bros. Sets ‘DC Universe’ SVOD Pricing
Warner Bros. Digital Labs’ pending over-the-top video service, DC Universe, July 19 disclosed its pricing, which is $74.99 annually pre-ordered or $7.99 monthly upon launch. Warner will be selling memberships at 2018 Comic-Con International: San Diego, which runs through July 22. In conjunction with the pricing announcement, Warner released a first-look at the SVOD service’s … Continue reading “Warner Bros. Sets ‘DC Universe’ SVOD Pricing”
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Comcast Ends Pursuit of 20th Century Fox, But Not Sky
As expected, Comcast Corp. July 19 officially dropped out of its attempt to acquire select assets of 21st Century Fox, including 20th Century Film and majority ownership of Hulu. The media giant was considering upping its $65 billion offer for Fox, which included a 39% stake in British satellite TV distributor Sky. “Comcast does not … Continue reading “Comcast Ends Pursuit of 20th Century Fox, But Not Sky”
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DOJ Wants Fast-Tracked AT&T-Time Warner Appeals Process
The Trump Administration really doesn’t want a merger between AT&T and Time Warner, whose assets include Warner Bros., Turner (TBT, TNT, CNN) and HBO. On July 18, the government requested the U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia speed up the process by mandating an October deadline for all legal briefs, with oral … Continue reading “DOJ Wants Fast-Tracked AT&T-Time Warner Appeals Process”
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LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say
While there are many forms of over the top, or OTT, distribution, the term OTT is ultimately a “signifier for change” in the entertainment marketplace, said Erick Opeka, EVP of digital networks at Cinedigm July 17 at the OTT Channels Conference. The conference, which Opeka chaired, took place during the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit, produced … Continue reading “LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say”
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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Due on Digital Sept. 14, Disc Sept. 25
Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story arrives on digital Sept. 14 in HD and 4K Ultra HD (including Movies Anywhere) and on Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and on-demand Sept. 25 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, the film explores Han’s first encounters with … Continue reading “‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Due on Digital Sept. 14, Disc Sept. 25”
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LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures
Independent suppliers need to maximize existing businesses while embracing the new digital marketplace, said keynote speaker Bill Sondheim, president of the Cinedigm Entertainment Group, during his “State of the Industry” keynote presentation at the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit July 17. The LAES event, held at the Loews Hollywood July 17-18, is presented by the Entertainment … Continue reading “LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures”
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Paramount Slates ‘Action Point’ for August Home Video Release
Paramount Home Media Distribution will release the comedy Action Point digitally Aug. 14 and as a Blu-ray combo pack with DVD and digital copy Aug. 21. The movie stars Johnny Knoxville as the proprietor of an out-of-control amusement park where the rides are not designed with safety in mind. When a slimy developer schemes to … Continue reading “Paramount Slates ‘Action Point’ for August Home Video Release”
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Emerging Markets Streaming Service Iflix Reaches 15 Million Subscribers
iflix, a streaming and download entertainment service for emerging markets, announced it has reached more than 15 million subscribers and experienced 250% growth since January 2018. iflix is available to consumers in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Maldives, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Cambodia, … Continue reading “Emerging Markets Streaming Service Iflix Reaches 15 Million Subscribers”
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‘Fraggle Rock’ Complete Series to Make Blu-ray Disc Debut in Time for 35th Anniversary
In time for its 35th anniversary, the classic children’s series “Fraggle Rock” will be released in its entirety on Blu-ray Disc Sept. 25 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Described by its creator, the late Jim Henson, as “a high-energy, raucous musical romp,” “Fraggle Rock” stars a cast of puppet creatures called Fraggles, quirky cave-dwellers who live … Continue reading “‘Fraggle Rock’ Complete Series to Make Blu-ray Disc Debut in Time for 35th Anniversary”
