Music
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‘Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection’ coming May 22 from Universal
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will release the “Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection” on May 22, in time for the theatrical debut of Jurassic Word: Fallen Kingdom, the fifth installment in the series due in theaters June 22. Available for the first time ever in 4K Ultra HD and featuring newly remastered versions of the films, the collection also includes … Continue reading “‘Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection’ coming May 22 from Universal”
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Tribeca Film Festival Expands Brightcove Video Platform for Global Audience
The Tribeca Film Festival April 26 announced it is expanding Brightcove’s video platform for online viewers worldwide to 2018 Festival through April 29. The independent film festival launched in 2002 by actor Robert De Niro and others, extended the core Brightcove platform and website by incorporating emotive, engaging, video experiences around trailers, festival programs, and … Continue reading “Tribeca Film Festival Expands Brightcove Video Platform for Global Audience”
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House Passes Updated Music Copyright Bill
The House of Representatives April 25 approved the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447), legislation intended to update music copyright laws and remuneration to artists and creators in the digital age. The bill, which was introduced to the House on April 10 House Judiciary Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), would … Continue reading “House Passes Updated Music Copyright Bill”
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Theaters Partnering for Online Content, Live Event Service
A consortium of independent theatrical venues and the National Association of Theater Owners trade group are partnering for an online platform offering alternative content and live streaming events. Dubbed “MyCinema.live,” the broadband platform is officially launching at Cinemacon 2018 through April 26 in Las Vegas. Theaters and Cinema Buying Group-NATO are working with digital TV … Continue reading “Theaters Partnering for Online Content, Live Event Service”
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‘American Idol’ Going Live Nationwide
Ratings-challenged “American Idol” announced it would for the first time air live simulcasts nationwide of the remaining three weeks of season 16 of the music performance reality show. Previous telecasts have been tape-delayed for Westcoast audiences. The series, which began airing for the first time in March on ABC after its original run (through 2016) … Continue reading “‘American Idol’ Going Live Nationwide”
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Amazon Tops 100 Million Prime Members Globally
Amazon April 18 announced for the first time (in a shareholder letter) it has exceeded 100 million Prime members globally since launching the $99 annual membership loyalty platform with free two-day shipping 13 years ago. Prime membership includes free access to Prime Video, Prime Photo, Twitch Prime (video games), Prime Now deliveries and Prime Music, … Continue reading “Amazon Tops 100 Million Prime Members Globally”
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Comcast Returns ‘Watchathon’ Binge-Viewing Week
Comcast Cable April 11 announced it is bringing back the “Xfinity Watchathon Week” April 16-22, affording subscribers non-stop, on-demand access to thousands of hours of content – including over-the-top. Launched six years ago as a TV Everywhere antidote to Netflix and OTT video, Comcast for the first time is offering Watchathon to Xfinity Internet-only subscribers … Continue reading “Comcast Returns ‘Watchathon’ Binge-Viewing Week”
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Hulu, Spotify Offer Joint Subscription Plan
As expected, Hulu and music streaming service Spotify have partnered to offer a combined $12.99 monthly plan — $4.99 less than subscribing to each service separately. The two over-the-top platforms had earlier offered a combined $4.99 plan to college students. The move comes as Hulu attempts to bridge a significant subscriber gap with Netflix and … Continue reading “Hulu, Spotify Offer Joint Subscription Plan”
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Russ Solomon Interview
Editor’s Note: In a Web exclusive, we are reprinting an interview with late Tower Records and Video founder Russ Solomon, who died earlier this month. The interview appeared in the November 1990 issue of Video Store Magazine, under the headline, “A Towering Presence: Last month, Russ Solomon celebrated Tower’s 30th anniversary and made the Forbes 400 … Continue reading “WEB EXCLUSIVE: Russ Solomon Interview”
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RIAA: Physical Record Sales Topped Digital Downloads in 2017
In a twist, sales of old-school music records in 2017 bested digital downloads for the first time since 2011, according to year-end data released March 22 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Shipments of physical product decreased 4% to $1.5 billion compared to 2016 – a lower rate of decline than in recent … Continue reading “RIAA: Physical Record Sales Topped Digital Downloads in 2017”
