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Nielsen: Disney’s ‘Soul’ Tops Weekly Streaming Chart
The debut of Disney/Pixar’s Soul on Christmas made the animated movie No. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly Top 10 streaming chart Dec. 21 – 27, 2020. The movie generated 1.67 billion minutes streamed on televisions, topping Netflix’s final week exclusively streaming “The Office,” with 1.43 billion minutes across 192 episodes. Netflix’s original series, “Bridergton,” tracked 1.2 … Continue reading “Nielsen: Disney’s ‘Soul’ Tops Weekly Streaming Chart”
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Post-Pandemic Blues: 61% of Survey Respondents Say They’re Not Returning to Movie Theaters
With several coronavirus vaccines coming to market, moviegoers should soon return to theaters in huge numbers, right? No so fast, according to new data from one research firm that found 61% of respondents plan on watching new movies via streaming services, rather than going to the cineplex post pandemic. The survey was conducted Jan. 4 … Continue reading “Post-Pandemic Blues: 61% of Survey Respondents Say They’re Not Returning to Movie Theaters”
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Post-Pandemic Blues: 61% of Survey Respondents Say They’re Not Returning to Movie Theaters
With several coronavirus vaccines coming to market, moviegoers should soon return to theaters in huge numbers, right? No so fast, according to new data from one research firm that found 61% of respondents plan on watching new movies via streaming services, rather than going to the cineplex post pandemic. The survey was conducted Jan. 4 … Continue reading “Post-Pandemic Blues: 61% of Survey Respondents Say They’re Not Returning to Movie Theaters”
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MoviePass Founder Seeks to Create a ‘Virtual Hollywood’ with New Media Company
If Hollywood loves a comeback, Ted Farnsworth, former chairman of the corporate parent of the shuttered MoviePass theater subscription service, would appear to be first in line for the latest sequel. Farnsworth’s Zash Global Media and Entertainment Corp., a content distribution company, Jan. 21 announced the signing of a merger agreement with Vinco Ventures to … Continue reading “MoviePass Founder Seeks to Create a ‘Virtual Hollywood’ with New Media Company”
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Netflix Hits 200 Million Subs: Reed Hastings Orders Denny’s Takeout
With Netflix officially surpassing 200 million paid subscribers (actually 203 million) through Dec. 31, 2020, co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings took to Twitter to post a picture eating Denny’s takeout solo at home. While some might wonder why a guy reportedly worth close to $6 billion would celebrate the milestone not ordering a Grand Slam … Continue reading “Netflix Hits 200 Million Subs: Reed Hastings Orders Denny’s Takeout”
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‘Cobra Kai’ Remains No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts for Second Week
Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” remained No. 1 on both Parrot Analytics’ digital originals rankings and the data firm’s list of all TV shows for a second consecutive week the week ended Jan. 16. With more viewers having had a chance to binge the third season since its Jan. 1 debut, “Cobra Kai” saw a 15% drop … Continue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Remains No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts for Second Week”
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‘Cobra Kai’ Surges to No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts, Pushing ‘Mandalorian’ to No. 2
Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” jumped to No. 1 on Parrot Analytics’ digital originals rankings for the week ended Jan. 9, and also took over the top spot on Parrot’s list of all TV shows, unseating “The Mandalorian,” which had held both spots for more than two months. The jump comes as more people got a chance … Continue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Surges to No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts, Pushing ‘Mandalorian’ to No. 2”
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Calls for National Unity Following Capitol Siege
A day after Trump supporters lay siege on the nation’s Capitol while lawmakers inside attempted to certify Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next president and vice president of the United States, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek took to social media to condemn the violence seen around the world. Chapek said the riot … Continue reading “Disney CEO Bob Chapek Calls for National Unity Following Capitol Siege”
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Annual ‘Media Play News’ Awards Expands to Streaming, Gets New Name
Media Play News is revamping its annual home entertainment awards to add categories for streaming services, including original movies and series, in addition to content released for digital sellthrough and on disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. As a result, the program will also be presented under the updated … Continue reading “Annual ‘Media Play News’ Awards Expands to Streaming, Gets New Name”
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‘Mandalorian’ Still No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts as ‘Cobra Kai’ Rises
The Disney+ live-action “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” topped Parrot Analytics’ digital originals rankings for the 11th straight week the week ended Jan. 2, and also held onto the top spot on Parrot’s list of all TV shows for a ninth week. It had 120.4 times the demand of an average TV series for the … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ Still No. 1 on Parrot’s TV Charts as ‘Cobra Kai’ Rises”
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Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Ranked Among Top 20 Trends in 2020
Fads and trends never cease and either evolve or wither away. 2020 was no different, even through a pandemic, economic recession and presidential election. New data from Frontierbundles.com contends streaming Netflix original series, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” showcasing the crazy world of wild animal conservationists and opportunists willing to exploit them for profit, … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Ranked Among Top 20 Trends in 2020”
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‘Mandalorian’ Season 2 Finale Dominates Parrot’s TV Charts
The Disney+ live-action “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” topped Parrot Analytics’ digital originals rankings for the 10th straight week the week ended Dec. 26, and also held onto the top spot on Parrot’s list of all TV shows for an eighth week. The action-packed finale of the second season of “The Mandalorian” debuted Dec. 18 … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ Season 2 Finale Dominates Parrot’s TV Charts”