Music
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‘Noir Archive Volume 3’ Coming to Blu-ray Sept. 17 From MVD and Kit Parker
The film noir collection “Noir Archive Volume 3: 1957-1960” is coming to Blu-ray Disc Sept. 17 from MVD Entertainment Group and Kit Parker Films. Making its debut in HD for the first time, this collection of nine film noir pictures is curated from the Columbia Pictures library. The three-disc set also features the film’s original … Continue reading “‘Noir Archive Volume 3’ Coming to Blu-ray Sept. 17 From MVD and Kit Parker”
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Korean Crime Thriller ‘The Gangster, the Cop and the Devil’ Due on Blu-ray Oct. 1 From Well Go
The Korean action crime thriller The Gangster, the Cop and the Devil will come out on Blu-ray Disc Oct. 1 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The film follows fierce gang boss Jang Dong-su (Don Lee) who is violently attacked after a fender bender on a rainy night. After fighting back, he barely escapes, however his … Continue reading “Korean Crime Thriller ‘The Gangster, the Cop and the Devil’ Due on Blu-ray Oct. 1 From Well Go”
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Concert Film ‘Nekromantix: 3 Decades of Darkle’ Due on Blu-ray Combo Pack Oct. 11 From MVD and Cleopatra
A concert film for Danish-American psychobilly band Nekromantix, Nekromantix: 3 Decades of Darkle, will be released in a Blu-ray/DVD/CD combo pack Oct. 11 from MVD Entertainment Group and Cleopatra Entertainment in honor of the band’s 30th Anniversary. Filmed in 2019 at the Observatory Theater in Santa Ana, Calif., and directed by Vicente Cordero (3Teeth, Room 37: … Continue reading “Concert Film ‘Nekromantix: 3 Decades of Darkle’ Due on Blu-ray Combo Pack Oct. 11 From MVD and Cleopatra”
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Chuck Berry Tribute Concert Film Debuts on Blu-ray Disc
Shout! Factory Nov. 9 will release the classic rock ‘n’ roll film Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll on DVD and, for the first time ever, Blu-ray Disc. The Blu-ray Disc edition is a two-disc collector’s edition with a suggested retail price of $24.97. The DVD is a standard single disc at $19.99. The … Continue reading “Chuck Berry Tribute Concert Film Debuts on Blu-ray Disc”
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Concert Film ‘Pretenders With Friends’ Available in Blu-ray Combo Pack From MVD
The concert film Pretenders With Friends, which features the rock band The Pretenders with other rock luminaries, is available now in a Blu-ray/DVD/CD Combo Pack from MVD Entertainment Group. In the film, the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band — featuring the legendary Chrissie Hynde — performs with special guests, including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of … Continue reading “Concert Film ‘Pretenders With Friends’ Available in Blu-ray Combo Pack From MVD”
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Comcast Adds Amazon Music to X1 Platform
Comcast Cable June 20 announced the availability of Amazon Music on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, marking the first time the ad-free and on-demand music streaming service is available directly on the TV through a pay-TV provider. Amazon Music is now available on Xfinity Flex, Comcast’s recently launched service for Internet-only customers. Subs who haven’t … Continue reading “Comcast Adds Amazon Music to X1 Platform”
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Vevo Ups Music Video Consumption 140%
Music video platform Vevo June 19 announced that its catalog of videos saw a 140% increase in U.S. viewing during the first quarter (ended March 31) compared with the fourth quarter of 2018 (ended Dec. 31) on its app on Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs. The service said the results show audiences will watch … Continue reading “Vevo Ups Music Video Consumption 140%”
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Apple Replacing iTunes with Three New Apps
After 18 years, Apple iTunes is history. As expected, Apple June 3 previewed macOS Catalina, a new desktop operating system that replaces iTunes with three entertainment apps — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app. The three apps — unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Confab in San Jose, Calif., — are designed to … Continue reading “Apple Replacing iTunes with Three New Apps”
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‘Blue Man Group’ Launching YouTube Video Documentary
Blue Man Group, the Broadway ensemble that morphed into a nationwide touring production now owned by Cirque du Soleil, is launching its first streaming video series. The seven-episode documentary — available on YouTube and filmed at the Blue Man Group training studios in New York City — documents six aspiring cast members selected from more … Continue reading “‘Blue Man Group’ Launching YouTube Video Documentary”
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Eagle Rock Entertainment YouTube Channel Tops 1M Subs
Eagle Rock Entertainment May 13 announced that its branded YouTube channel has been official recognized by the Google social media platform with its “Gold Creator Award” for reaching 1 million subscribers. YouTube allows third-party channel operators to begin monetizing their channel after reaching a minimum 10,000 subscribers, or viewers who click to join the platform … Continue reading “Eagle Rock Entertainment YouTube Channel Tops 1M Subs”
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‘Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970’ Coming to DVD June 7 From MVD
A previously unreleased benefit concert, Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 is coming to DVD June 7 From MVD Entertainment Group. Featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald and other luminaries, the tribute concert celebrates the life and work of the legendary folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie, whose songs have become part … Continue reading “‘Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970’ Coming to DVD June 7 From MVD”
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‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Launching Branded Music Charts as ‘Billboard Hot 100’ Goes Global
Rolling Stone magazine is reportedly set to launch its own branded daily music charts — taking on longtime industry benchmark Billboard. “Rolling Stone Charts” will track the Top 100 music singles and top 200 albums delivered across all distribution channels, including physical, digital and streaming. Corporate owner Penske Media Group disclosed the move in Hollywood … Continue reading “‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Launching Branded Music Charts as ‘Billboard Hot 100’ Goes Global”