Music
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‘The Grinch’ Grabs No. 1 on Home Video Charts
Universal Pictures’ The Grinch debuted at No. 1 on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc chart the week ended Feb. 9. The animated adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss story earned $270.6 million at the domestic box office. The action-thriller Widows, … Continue reading “‘The Grinch’ Grabs No. 1 on Home Video Charts”
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Two New ‘Norm of the North’ Sequels Announced
Two more “Norm of the North” sequels are on the way in 2019 from Lionsgate, Splash Entertainment and Dream Factory. The franchise kicked off in 2016 with the theatrically released animated movie Norm of the North, which told the story of a talking polar bear that traveled to New York in an effort to save … Continue reading “Two New ‘Norm of the North’ Sequels Announced”
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‘Adventure Time’ Complete Series DVD Due April 30
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time: The Complete Collection April 30, a 22-DVD set that includes all 238 episodes of the animated show and a new bonus disc. The series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada) and his dog Jake (John DiMaggio) in the post-apocalyptic … Continue reading “‘Adventure Time’ Complete Series DVD Due April 30”
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‘Rumble’ Music Documentary to Make PBS Debut Jan. 21
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, a music documentary executive produced by musician Stevie Salas, makes its PBS debut Jan. 21. The documentary is part of the Independent Lens series, which showcases independent documentary films and airs Monday nights on most PBS member stations. Rumble has been available on DVD since October 2017 from … Continue reading “‘Rumble’ Music Documentary to Make PBS Debut Jan. 21”
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Fox Mounts Series of Promotions for Home Release of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is preparing for the upcoming home release of the hit music biopic Bohemian Rhapsody with a series of promotions celebrating the film and the music of Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody arrives on digital Jan. 22, and DVD, Blu-ray Disc and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on Feb. 12. Rock Like Queen … Continue reading “Fox Mounts Series of Promotions for Home Release of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’”
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Sony Releasing ‘Maria by Callas’ on Disc and Digital Feb. 12
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the documentary Maria by Callas on Blu-ray, DVD and digital Feb. 12. In his directorial debut, Tom Volf tells the story of the legendary Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas in her own words using performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, most of which … Continue reading “Sony Releasing ‘Maria by Callas’ on Disc and Digital Feb. 12”
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Spotify Settles $1.6 Billion Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Brought by Music Publisher Representing Tom Petty and Others
Spotify has settled a $1.6 billion IP lawsuit alleging the music subscription streaming service failed to get physical clearances and properly compensate artists, among other issues. New York-based Spotify, which reportedly has 75 million active subscribers and 170 million monthly users, and Wixen Music Publishing – whose clients include the late Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks … Continue reading “Spotify Settles $1.6 Billion Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Brought by Music Publisher Representing Tom Petty and Others”
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Music Doc ‘The Revelation of Lee Scratch Perry’ Coming on DVD Jan. 18 From MVD
Lee Scratch Perry — The Revelation of Lee Scratch Perry, a music documentary about the making of the Grammy-nominated reggae album “Revelation” by the dub reggae legend, will come out on DVD Jan. 18 from MVD Entertainment Group. One of the most important figures in the history of reggae music, Perry helped develop the early … Continue reading “Music Doc ‘The Revelation of Lee Scratch Perry’ Coming on DVD Jan. 18 From MVD”
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‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ Gets Streaming Deal in China
“The Late Late Show with James Corden” (especially “Carpool Karaoke”) is going where Netflix can’t: China. CBS Studios International and Chinese online video platform iQiYiNov. 14 announced a licensing agreement for the late night talk show hosted by British comedian Corden. This is the first time the series has been made available in China, with current and past … Continue reading “‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ Gets Streaming Deal in China”
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Amazon Prime Video Streaming Coldplay Concert Tour Doc
Pop group Coldplay Oct. 12 announced the pending release of documentary concert film A Head Full of Dreams, that will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the U.K., U.S., Australia and New Zealand on Nov. 16, with local language versions available globally soon after. The doc, helmed by Mat Whitecross – director of Supersonic, … Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video Streaming Coldplay Concert Tour Doc”
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Trump Signs ‘Music Modernization Act’, Easing Legal Requirements for Streaming Services
Lost in the haze of President Trump’s Oct. 11 bizarre news conference with rapper Kanye West, was the president signing into law the Music Modernization Act, passed unanimously by Congress in September. Officially known as the “Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act of 2018,” the legislation simplifies the “mechanical license” required for … Continue reading “Trump Signs ‘Music Modernization Act’, Easing Legal Requirements for Streaming Services”
