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Revised Tech Encryption Bill Sent to U.S. Senate for Vote
A bill seeking to prohibit the exploitation of minors on the Internet July 2 was sent to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a full vote. While there is no argument against removing images of child abuse from the Web, technology and trade organizations contend the “Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technology” … Continue reading “Revised Tech Encryption Bill Sent to U.S. Senate for Vote”
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Futuresource: Disney, Netflix, Amazon Added 6+ Million SVOD Subs in U.K. Through June
With European adoption of subscription streaming video driving subscriber growth among American platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, new data from Futuresource Consulting suggests the aforementioned services have added more than six million combined subs in the United Kingdom through June 30 — including four million alone for Disney+. “Disney’s timing was … Continue reading “Futuresource: Disney, Netflix, Amazon Added 6+ Million SVOD Subs in U.K. Through June”
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‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers
Homebound consumers were enthralled with the TV series “Yellowstone” the week ended June 27, with all three seasons of the contemporary Western drama landing in the top five of the weekly “Watched at Home” chart. Meanwhile, the EST release of Trolls World Tour gave the animated family film, from DreamWorks Animation, a No. 2 debut … Continue reading “‘Yellowstone’ Fever, ‘Trolls’ Mania Grip Home Viewers”
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Ford to Debut New Bronco Vehicles in Short Films on Disney, Hulu Platforms
With automobile shows cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ford Motor Company July 2 announced it would reveal its new Ford Bronco 4×4 vehicles in a series of custom videos on July 13 across Disney’s Media Networks, including ABC, ESPN, National Geographic and Hulu. It’s the first time Ford has launched a primetime TV product … Continue reading “Ford to Debut New Bronco Vehicles in Short Films on Disney, Hulu Platforms”
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Peacock Strikes Content Licensing Agreement with ViacomCBS
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s pending streaming service, July 1 announced an agreement to license Paramount Pictures movies and TV shows from the ViacomCBS library. TV shows include “Ray Donovan,” “The Affair,” “Charmed,” “Undercover Boss,” “The Game,” “Everybody Hates Chris” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood” will be available to stream on Peacock when it launches nationwide July 15. … Continue reading “Peacock Strikes Content Licensing Agreement with ViacomCBS”
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Parks: Consumers Spend Seven Hours Weekly Streaming Online Video
It’s an over-the-top video world. Parks Associates July 1 said new data showed the number of hours per week consumers spend watching online video has almost doubled from 3.6 hours per week in 2017 to nearly seven hours per week in 2020. Dallas-based Parks said at the same time traditional pay-TV service has declined from … Continue reading “Parks: Consumers Spend Seven Hours Weekly Streaming Online Video”
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Tubi TV Integrates with Fox Media Down Under
Since Fox Corp. acquired Tubi TV earlier this year for $440 million, it has aggressively sought to meld the ad-supported VOD platform with its programing and management. Tubi July 1 announced it has entered an exclusive ad sales partnership with Australian media company Foxtel Group. As part of this collaboration, Foxtel Media will serve as … Continue reading “Tubi TV Integrates with Fox Media Down Under”
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ESPN+ Raising Subscription Price in August
Despite a dearth of live sports programming, Disney reportedly is set to raise the price of subscription streaming service ESPN+ by $1 to $5.99 monthly beginning in August. The new price would equal the monthly fee for Hulu basic with advertising. The annual $49.99 fee stays the same. Existing ESPN+ subs would be grandfathered into … Continue reading “ESPN+ Raising Subscription Price in August”
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‘Scoob!’ Rolling Out Internationally in July Via Theatrical and Premium In-Home Release
Warner Bros. Pictures will roll out Scoob! internationally via a combination of theatrical exhibition and premium in-home release through premium VOD and premium digital ownership. The international theatrical release will begin on July 8 in France, Holland and Switzerland, with additional countries rolling out over the summer months. Premium home offerings will begin on July 1 in Australia and New Zealand. With theaters closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading “‘Scoob!’ Rolling Out Internationally in July Via Theatrical and Premium In-Home Release”
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New Season of ‘Grantchester,’ Doc ‘Titans of the 20th Century’ Among Titles Coming to Disc From PBS in July
Season five of “Grantchester,” the documentary Titans of the 20th Century and American Experience: George W. Bush are among the titles coming to disc and digital in July from PBS Distribution. In season five of “Grantchester,” available on digital and DVD July 21, it’s 1957, and Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) has settled into his role … Continue reading “New Season of ‘Grantchester,’ Doc ‘Titans of the 20th Century’ Among Titles Coming to Disc From PBS in July”
