International – Media Play News

‘Incredibles 2,’ Three Other New Releases Among Redbox’s Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Disc Rentals

The Incredibles 2, the latest animated hit from Walt Disney Studios, debuted at No. 1 on the Redbox kiosk chart for the week ended Nov. 11. Lionsgate’s The Spy Who Dumped Me, meanwhile, remained at No. 1 on the Redbox On Demand chart for the second consecutive week. The action comedy, with Mila Kunis and … Continue reading “‘Incredibles 2,’ Three Other New Releases Among Redbox’s Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Disc Rentals”
‘Smallfoot’ to March to Digital Dec. 4, Disc Dec. 11 from Warner

The animated Smallfoot will come out on digital (including Movies Anywhere) Dec. 4 and Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Dec. 11 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film, featuring music by Zendaya and Common, turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti (voice of Channing Tatum) finds something he thought didn’t exist … Continue reading “‘Smallfoot’ to March to Digital Dec. 4, Disc Dec. 11 from Warner”

Starz Streaming Service to Launch on Virgin Media in the U.K.

Lionsgate subsidiary Starz Nov. 8 announced that its over-the-top video app, Starz Play will launch on Virgin Media in the U.K. on Nov. 29. The streaming service will give Virgin pay-TV subscribers access original Starz series, Lionsgate movies and third-party content. The launch coincides on the same day season two debut of “Counterpart,” starring Academy Award-winner J.K. … Continue reading “Starz Streaming Service to Launch on Virgin Media in the U.K.”
Snap Licenses Video Content from Britain’s Barcroft Media

Snap has licensed eight series from British digital reality TV content creator Barcroft Media. Shows, which include “Ridiculous Rides,” “Snapped in the Wild,” “Beast Buddies,” “Born Different,” “Dog Dynasty,” “Hooked on the Look,” “Outrageous Homes,” and “Shake My Beauty,” are geared toward younger audiences using mobile devices. Indeed, “Born Different,” which bowed online Oct. 30 … Continue reading “Snap Licenses Video Content from Britain’s Barcroft Media”
Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Partner for OTT Video in India

Lionsgate India and Sony Pictures Network are partnering to kick off next week’s Diwali Festival with the launch of Lionsgate Play on the SonyLIV streaming video platform. SonyLIV — a Mumbai-based video-on-demand service owned by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. — claims to be one of the largest local broadcast-owned OTT video platforms in … Continue reading “Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Partner for OTT Video in India”
Sky Boss Jeremy Darroch Says He’s ‘Sticking Around’ Euro Pay-TV Operator Following Comcast’s Acquisition

Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of Comcast Corp.’s newly-owned Sky subsidiary, said he plans on remaining at the U.K. satellite TV operator following Comcast’s $40 billion acquisition. Speaking Oct. 25 on Comcast’s fiscal call, Darroch said he looked forward to leading Sky, which has more than 15 million subscribers, including subsidiaries Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia. … Continue reading “Sky Boss Jeremy Darroch Says He’s ‘Sticking Around’ Euro Pay-TV Operator Following Comcast’s Acquisition”
Report: Apple Launching Online TV Service Worldwide

Apple reportedly is set to launch an online TV service in more than 100 countries the first half of 2019. The service would include original programming, in addition to third-party apps similar to Amazon Channels in the United States, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, according to TheInformation.com, which cited sources familiar with the situation. … Continue reading “Report: Apple Launching Online TV Service Worldwide”
Discovery, PGA Tour Launching Golf OTT Video Service Outside the U.S.

Golf is getting the global over-the-top video treatment. Discovery and the PGA Tour Oct. 22 announced the pending launch of “GolfTV, powered by the PGA Tour,” an OTT video platform bowing outside the United States on Jan. 1, 2019 – and supplanting existing streaming venture PGA Tour Live. GolfTV, which will debut in Australia, Canada, Italy, … Continue reading “Discovery, PGA Tour Launching Golf OTT Video Service Outside the U.S.”
Roku Resumes Selling Streaming Media Devices in Mexico

Roku Oct. 16 announced it would resume sales of streaming media devices in Mexico. This follows a favorable ruling from the 11th Collegiate Court in Mexico City. “Today’s decision is an important victory for Roku and its Mexican distributor, Latamel Distribuidora, and Mexican retailers in the legal battle against an improper ban on sales of its … Continue reading “Roku Resumes Selling Streaming Media Devices in Mexico”
Netflix Expands European Management

In addition to more than 72 million subscribers internationally, Netflix is quietly adding management outside the United States as it expands regional original content production. In July the SVOD pioneer hired veteran U.K. executive Jason Crosby as director, unscripted, comedy & docs production for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Crosby spent more than … Continue reading “Netflix Expands European Management”
Sony Brings E-commerce to TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players

Sony Electronics Oct. 2 announced a collaboration with software company Connekt to enable owners of select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray Disc players the ability to buy products directly through the television – dubbed “T-Commerce”. Through a special embedded app, consumers with select Sony smart TV models will be able to securely purchase products directly … Continue reading “Sony Brings E-commerce to TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players”
Netflix Releases Theatrical Slate, Making Nice in France

Netflix has released a fall theatrical slate that continues to thumb its nose at the traditional box office window. The streaming video behemoth is reportedly launching 22 July, a reality drama about the 2011 terrorist attack in Norway that killed 77 people, including mostly school children, on Oct. 10 in about 100 theaters worldwide. The debut … Continue reading “Netflix Releases Theatrical Slate, Making Nice in France”