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Samsung Halting Blu-ray Disc Player Production
Samsung is stopping production of 1080p and 4K Blu-ray Disc players for the United States market – leaving Sony and Panasonic as the lone CE manufacturers supporting the next-generation packaged media format. The South Korean company had been working on a follow-up to the UBD-M9500 4K BD player, which has now been scrapped. Samsung last … Continue reading “Samsung Halting Blu-ray Disc Player Production”
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‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ Due Digitally March 19, on Disc April 2 From Paramount
Paramount Home Media Entertainment will release the latest live-action “Transformers” movie, Bumblebee, through digital retailers March 19, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray April 2. The film from director Travis Knight follows an earlier mission of the Autobot warrior Bumblebee, sent by Optimus Prime to protect Earth from the Decepticons following the … Continue reading “‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ Due Digitally March 19, on Disc April 2 From Paramount”
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Netflix’s ‘Roma’ Big Winner at 2019 BAFTA Awards
Heading into the Oscars, Netflix original movie Roma emerged the big winner at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards held Feb. 10 in London. The black-and-white film won awards for Best Film, Director, Cinematography and Film Not in the English Language. Director Alfonso Cuarón won in each of these categories as well. Cuarón’s … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Roma’ Big Winner at 2019 BAFTA Awards”
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DEW Speakers: Authenticity, Accessibility Key to Marketing Content
Authenticity and accessibility were two of the top themes for speakers on the “View From the Top: The Future of Content Marketing” panel at the Digital Entertainment World conference in Marina del Rey, Calif., Feb. 5. “We’re in a very admirable position in that our content, movies, movie trailers, people view it as a form … Continue reading “DEW Speakers: Authenticity, Accessibility Key to Marketing Content”
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‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ Repeats at No. 1 on Parrot Analytics Digital Originals Chart
Netflix viewership may have taken a hit during the Super Bowl, but the subscription streamer continues to dominate the digital originals chart, locking up seven of the top 10 spots the week ended Feb. 2, according to Parrot Analytics. “Marvel’s The Punisher” remained in the No. 1 spot, even though the superhero series suffered a … Continue reading “‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ Repeats at No. 1 on Parrot Analytics Digital Originals Chart”
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CEO Zuckerberg: Facebook Watch Going ‘Mainstream’ in 2019
Facebook launched its Watch streaming video platform in 2017 as competition to YouTube and other over-the-top platforms. Despite initial claims of 50 million monthly viewers, and content spend approaching $1 billion, Watch has reportedly failed to connect with its targeted audience: teenagers. In fact, just 36% of the desired demo used Facebook in Fall 2018 … Continue reading “CEO Zuckerberg: Facebook Watch Going ‘Mainstream’ in 2019”
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Twitter to Live-Stream 20 NBA Games From Player POV
The National Basketball Association, Turner Sports and Twitter Jan. 9 announced a live-streaming deal that affords hardwood aficionados in the United States access to 20 “NBA on TNT” games this season. In a first, during the second halves of those games, users will be able to watch the action through a single-player, isolated camera view. … Continue reading “Twitter to Live-Stream 20 NBA Games From Player POV”
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DC Universe’s ‘Titans’ Takes Top Spot on Digital Originals Chart
A new year — and a new U.S. subscription streaming service that snagged the No. 1 spot on the digital chart. It’s DC Universe, whose series “Titans” was the most in-demand digital original series during the week that ended Dec. 29, the last full week in 2018. The live-action superhero series — based on the … Continue reading “DC Universe’s ‘Titans’ Takes Top Spot on Digital Originals Chart”
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Netflix Warns Against ‘Bird Box’ Challenge
Netflix has taken to social media warning subscribers not to engage in the so-called Bird Box challenge, that began as an online meme challenging users to go about their daily lives blindfolded. The Netflix original movie, which was viewed by more than 45 million Netflix households during its first week of release, stars Sandra Bullock as … Continue reading “Netflix Warns Against ‘Bird Box’ Challenge”
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FTC Issues Netflix Phishing Scam Alert
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert to Netflix subscribers about an online phishing scam that attempts to extract personal information from unsuspecting subs, among other issues. Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get users to share valuable personal information — such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, login IDs … Continue reading “FTC Issues Netflix Phishing Scam Alert”
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CES 2019: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to Discuss Expanded Partnership
For better or worse, Twitter engages people through social media. Take the Christmas Day NBA matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, which was infamously hyped on Twitter after the Warriors featured an illustration of forward Draymond Green attempting to spread holiday cheer. Twitter followers thought the image made Green look fat. … Continue reading “CES 2019: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to Discuss Expanded Partnership”
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Report: Facebook Gave Netflix and Others Access to Personal User Data
Facebook reportedly gave tech companies such as Netflix, Amazon, Microsoft and music streaming service Spotify, secret access to personal user data — despite claims to the contrary by founder/CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In a Dec. 18 story, The New York Times — citing internal documents and interviews with staffers — reported that Facebook allegedly gave Netflix … Continue reading “Report: Facebook Gave Netflix and Others Access to Personal User Data”
