Music
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Netflix to Release New Animated Pokémon Movie
A new animated movie based on the Pokémon franchise will premiere on Netflix around the world outside of Japan and Korea on Pokémon Day, Feb. 27, Netflix and The Pokémon Company International announced. Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back — Evolution will feature a new CGI style to animated Pokémon movies and is inspired by one of … Continue reading “Netflix to Release New Animated Pokémon Movie”
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Netflix Adds 8.8 Million Q4 Global Subs Despite Missing U.S. Projection
As expected, the surge in new SVOD services from Disney and Apple is having an impact on Netflix. The SVOD pioneer Jan. 21 announced it added 8.8 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, ended Dec. 31, 2019. That topped company and Wall Street estimates of 7.6 million subs. The streamer added 420,000 subs in the … Continue reading “Netflix Adds 8.8 Million Q4 Global Subs Despite Missing U.S. Projection”
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‘Mystify Michael Hutchence’ Doc Gets Home Release Dates
Shout! Factory has set home release dates for Mystify Michael Hutchence, a documentary that takes an in-depth look into the life and death of the lead singer of INXS. The film — directed by Richard Lowenstein, a friend of Hutchence — will be available digitally Jan. 21, with a Blu-ray Disc and DVD release following … Continue reading “‘Mystify Michael Hutchence’ Doc Gets Home Release Dates”
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Country Music-Themed Streaming Video Service Launching Jan. 1
Circle All Access, a new country music and lifestyle television network launching Jan. 1, 2020, announced 16 original shows and two major distribution partnerships in markets covering more than 50% of U.S. TV households. Circle is a partnership between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties and Gray Television. Circle will be available … Continue reading “Country Music-Themed Streaming Video Service Launching Jan. 1”
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She Walks the ‘Cline’: Former Sony Pictures Publicity VP Forges New Career as Vocalist
Staci Griesbach is walking the line between country and jazz. Over the past two months, the publicist-turned-vocalist has headlined shows at top jazz clubs in Los Angeles and Nashville, released an album of Patsy Cline classics, performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and saw Rolling Stone magazine call her first single “gorgeous.” A … Continue reading “She Walks the ‘Cline’: Former Sony Pictures Publicity VP Forges New Career as Vocalist”
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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”