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‘News of the World’ Again No. 1 on Vudu, FandangoNow Charts
The Tom Hanks starrer News of the World again led the FandangoNow and Vudu charts for the week ended Jan. 24. Both are transactional VOD services owned by Fandango. The Western set in the 1870s stars Hanks as an ex-captain from the Civil War who is paid to transport a 10-year-old girl who was kidnapped by Native Americans … Continue reading “‘News of the World’ Again No. 1 on Vudu, FandangoNow Charts”
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NATAS to Honor Dolby With Tech Emmy
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that Dolby will be honored with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its contributions to dynamic metadata for optimal high-dynamic-range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) color volume mapping at the upcoming 72nd Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards. “HDR has changed the way consumers experience films … Continue reading “NATAS to Honor Dolby With Tech Emmy”
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Comscore Launching Cross-Platform Movie Transaction Data Service
Comscore Jan. 25 announced new software that aims to report daily movie sales regardless of release windows and platform. This will include a new reporting system to track box office movies performance across all platforms. Dubbed “Movies Everywhere,” the new product will meld Comscore’s census-based box office and transactional video measurement with OTT video rentals … Continue reading “Comscore Launching Cross-Platform Movie Transaction Data Service”
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Report: Pre-Pandemic Consumer Movie Spending Won’t Return Until 2023
With ongoing efforts to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus, theater operators hope to see a return of moviegoers. New data from Omdia finds consumer spending won’t return to pre-COVID-19 levels until 2023. Before the pandemic, the average household spend for movies in the United States was more than $80 per year. However, due to the … Continue reading “Report: Pre-Pandemic Consumer Movie Spending Won’t Return Until 2023”
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Peacock to Become Exclusive Home of WWE Network Streaming Service
In a major lifeline for pro wrestling streaming access, Peacock and WWE Jan. 25 announced a multi-year agreement that gives Peacock exclusive streaming rights to WWE Network in the United States. NBCUniversal has a long-standing relationship with WWE that began nearly 30 years ago with “Monday Night Raw” on USA Network. WWE Network’s steady decline … Continue reading “Peacock to Become Exclusive Home of WWE Network Streaming Service”
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NBCUniversal Expands Social Media Content Partnership With New Twitter Deal
NBCUniversal and Twitter Jan. 25 announced an agreement that would expand original content across the social media platform worldwide. NBCUniversal offers trending news and video from myriad high-profile events such as “The Golden Globes,” “The People’s Choice Awards,” “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” and Telemundo’s “Latin American Music Awards”; news on Noticias Telemundo; and events … Continue reading “NBCUniversal Expands Social Media Content Partnership With New Twitter Deal”
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GameStop Stock Skyrockets During Wall Street Debate
Shares of GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, shot up 50% in pre-market trading as the company’s stock opened around $90 per share — almost five times higher than 14 days ago. The reason: An ongoing battle between short sellers and investors on the future of retail gaming. The video game industry just concluded … Continue reading “GameStop Stock Skyrockets During Wall Street Debate”
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‘The Marksman’ Continues Pandemic Box Office Ride as Studios Further Delay Theatrical Releases
Open Road Films’ The Marksman maintained its second consecutive weekend atop the pandemic domestic box office, taking in an estimated $2 million across more than 2,000 screens. The Liam Neeson drama dropped about 35% from its $4 million debut over the previous Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. While the usual list of Universal/Focus Features titles … Continue reading “‘The Marksman’ Continues Pandemic Box Office Ride as Studios Further Delay Theatrical Releases”
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Lionsgate Thriller ‘Fear of Rain’ Available On Demand Feb. 12, on Disc Feb. 16
The thriller Fear of Rain will be available via on demand and in theaters Feb. 12, and on Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 16 from Lionsgate. In the film, for teenager Rain Burroughs (Madison Iseman), a diagnosis with schizophrenia means that every day is a struggle as she tries to figure out which of the disturbing … Continue reading “Lionsgate Thriller ‘Fear of Rain’ Available On Demand Feb. 12, on Disc Feb. 16”
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Nielsen to Begin Tracking PVOD Movies
In a sign of the pandemic times, Nielsen announced it would begin tracking theatrical movies released separately or concurrent with box office distribution. After Universal Pictures reported generating $100 million streaming animated sequel Trolls World Tour on PVOD instead of theaters early in the pandemic, the evolution of theatrical distribution has changed significantly. Nielsen contends … Continue reading “Nielsen to Begin Tracking PVOD Movies”
