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Disney’s ‘Mulan’ PVOD Experiment Goes Live
The Walt Disney Co.’s much-publicized toe-dipping into premium video-on-demand waters began Sept. 4 with the availability of the live-action Mulan remake on subscription streaming service Disney+. The movie, which costs a one-time $29.99 “Premier Access” fee in addition to the $6.99 monthly Disney+ subscription, will stream for free to subs on Dec. 4. The movie … Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Mulan’ PVOD Experiment Goes Live”
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Shout! Factory Sets Digital Home Release Dates for Five Films
Shout! Factory has provided an updated list of home release dates for its fall 2020 slate of home video releases. All titles will be available through digital retailers and on VOD, unless otherwise noted. The five-movie slate begins rolling out on Sept. 22 with the following releases: Jay Sebring … Cutting To The Truth — … Continue reading “Shout! Factory Sets Digital Home Release Dates for Five Films”
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Reports: AVOD Revenue to Grow 25% in 2020
Subscription streaming video’s counterpart, advertising-supported VOD, continues to gain traction among consumers — and advertisers. New data from eMarketer suggests AVOD revenue will grow more than 25% this year compared to 2019. The AVOD market, which is spearheaded by The Roku Channel, Disney-owned Hulu, NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Redbox TV, Amazon’s IMDb TV, ViacomCBS’s Pluto TV and … Continue reading “Reports: AVOD Revenue to Grow 25% in 2020”
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‘Mulan’ to Stream for Free on Disney+ in December?
With Disney’s inaugural premium VOD launch of the live-action remake Mulan set for Sept. 4, the movie reportedly could be available for free to Disney+ subscribers three months later on Dec. 4. The later release date was observed on a screen shot for the movie’s $29.99 Premium Access purchase price in the United States on … Continue reading “‘Mulan’ to Stream for Free on Disney+ in December?”
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Shout! Sets Home Date for Epic Actioner ‘The Rising Hawk’
Independent film distributor Shout! Studios has set an Oct. 2 home release date for the epic action movie The Rising Hawk. The film, directed by John Wynn, will be available on VOD platforms and through digital retailers. The Rising Hawk boasts an international cast that includes Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), Tommy Flanagan (“Sons of Anarchy”), … Continue reading “Shout! Sets Home Date for Epic Actioner ‘The Rising Hawk’”
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Paramount Offering ‘Spontaneous’ for PVOD and Digital Purchase Starting Oct. 6
Paramount Home Entertainment is making the satirical comedy Spontaneous available for premium video-on-demand viewing and digital sellthrough Oct. 6. It hits select theaters Oct. 2. The film starring Katherine Langford and Charlie Plummer as seniors at a high school where the students begin literally exploding. Realizing each moment may be their last, they begin a … Continue reading “Paramount Offering ‘Spontaneous’ for PVOD and Digital Purchase Starting Oct. 6”
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AFI and Universal Launch ‘Black Stories Matter’ Compaign Offering Free Digital Movie Rentals
The American Film Institute (AFI) and Universal Pictures have launched a week-long AFI Movie Club event called “Black Stories Matter,” spotlighting narratives from celebrated black films. Born from a recent AFI/Universal collaboration honoring Do the Right Thing and Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, the expanded partnership will pay tribute to BlacKkKlansman, Get Out, Girls Trip, Loving … Continue reading “AFI and Universal Launch ‘Black Stories Matter’ Compaign Offering Free Digital Movie Rentals”
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Disney Offering ‘Mulan’ Access via Roku, Apple, Google Play
The Walt Disney Co. is a longtime champion of preserving the traditional theatrical window, eschewing industry efforts to push premium VOD in the home for new release movies. As a result, the company’s decision to offer the live-action remake Mulan directly to consumers on Sept. 4 for $29.99 is a one-time bet requiring maximum distribution. … Continue reading “Disney Offering ‘Mulan’ Access via Roku, Apple, Google Play”
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‘Love and Monsters’ to Bow on PVOD Oct. 16
Paramount Pictures will release Love and Monsters via premium VOD Oct. 16. It will be available on VOD platforms for a 48-hour rental period at $19.99. The film will also be available for early digital purchase at $24.99. “Given the demand for new, high-quality entertainment right now, Paramount has decided to release Love and Monsters … Continue reading “‘Love and Monsters’ to Bow on PVOD Oct. 16”
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FandangoNow Offers Promo on Preorders of ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’
Consumers who rent Bill & Ted Face the Music (due Aug. 28) in advance on FandangoNow can get 50% off rentals of more than 100 movies starring big-screen duos like Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. The deal includes the pair’s first two epics Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. Other films in the … Continue reading “FandangoNow Offers Promo on Preorders of ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’”
