Music
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Report: Sonos and Roku in Talks to Integrate Technologies
Sonos and Roku are in talks to integrate Roku Connect and Roku Entertainment Assistant software into Sonos’ audio devices, according to a report from CNET citing an anonymous source. The integration would allow voice commands to be sent to a Roku device, such as a Roku TV, via a Sonos speaker. “The discussions are in … Continue reading “Report: Sonos and Roku in Talks to Integrate Technologies”
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Cinedigm Appoints Erick Opeka President of Digital Networks
Cinedigm has named Erick Opeka president of digital networks. In this role, Opeka will helm the strategy, development, launch, and operations of the company’s growing roster of premium digital-first channels and products, which includes the factual network Docurama; fandom lifestyle network CONtv; gaming and eSports network WHAM; the family friendly Dove Channel and Dove Kids; … Continue reading “Cinedigm Appoints Erick Opeka President of Digital Networks”
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Facebook Bringing Back ‘The Real World’ Reality TV Show
MTV Studios, a subsidiary of Viacom’s MTV, Oct. 17 announced a partnership with Facebook to reboot reality TV pioneer “The Real World” for three new seasons debuting in spring 2019. Originally created for MTV in 1992 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim of Bunim/Murray Productions, “MTV’s The Real World” was a trailblazing social experiment. It was … Continue reading “Facebook Bringing Back ‘The Real World’ Reality TV Show”
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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”
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Pat Boone Christmas and Thanksgiving Specials Coming to DVD Nov. 6 From MPI
Pat Boone and Family: Christmas & Thanksgiving Specials will come out on DVD Nov. 6 from MPI Media Group. Top-selling crooner Boone and his four singing daughters — Debby, Cherry, Lindy and Laurie — as well as his wife Shirley appear in these music and comedy specials that first aired on ABC in 1978 and … Continue reading “Pat Boone Christmas and Thanksgiving Specials Coming to DVD Nov. 6 From MPI”
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Amazon Music Expands Service in Canada
Amazon Sept. 26 announced the launch of Amazon Music Unlimited in Canada, featuring voice-activated controls by Alexa. Amazon launched Prime Music in 2016, with Canadian service bowed in 2017. Amazon Music Unlimited affords users access to millions of more songs and artists on the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android, and on all Echo … Continue reading “Amazon Music Expands Service in Canada”
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Apple Completes Shazam Music Recognition App Acquisition
Apple Sept. 24 announced it has finally completed the acquisition of Shazam, a highly-rated music app that enables users to recognize a song playing around them after hearing a few notes. The app has been downloaded more than 1 billion times. Financial terms of the deal first revealed last December were not disclosed, although media … Continue reading “Apple Completes Shazam Music Recognition App Acquisition”
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SiriusXM Radio Acquiring Pandora for $3.5 Billion
Mega media mergers aren’t limited to video anymore. Satellite radio operator SiriusXM and subscription streaming music operator Pandora Media Sept. 24 announced a deal under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in an all-stock transaction valued at about $3.5 billion. The transaction, which has been approved by both the independent directors of Pandora and by the … Continue reading “SiriusXM Radio Acquiring Pandora for $3.5 Billion”
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Comcast, Ticketmaster Partner for Kelly Clarkson Concert Tickets
Comcast Cable and Ticketmaster Sept. 18 announced an industry-first integration that enables Xfinity X1 subscribers to find concert tour dates and buy tickets directly on the television through Ticketmaster’s open ticketing platform. This integration coincides with three-time Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson and her 2019 “Meaning of Life” tour. Beginning today, X1 subs can simply say “Kelly … Continue reading “Comcast, Ticketmaster Partner for Kelly Clarkson Concert Tickets”
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‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Concert: Encore’ Due Sept. 21 From Time Life
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Concert: Encore, featuring live concert events from 2010-2013 induction ceremonies, will be released Sept. 21 in two-disc Blu-ray ($39.99) and four-disc DVD ($34.99) sets from Time Life. The program includes on-stage reunions, induction speeches and iconic performances from such inductees as Genesis, The Stooges, The Hollies, Tom Waits, Dr. John, Leon … Continue reading “‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Concert: Encore’ Due Sept. 21 From Time Life”
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Sony Bringing Documentary ‘Elvis Presley: The Searcher’ to Disc Oct. 16
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the three-hour HBO documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher on DVD Oct. 16. The film collects material from the archives of Graceland to present an inside look at a rarely seen side of the King of rock ‘n’ roll, taking the audience on a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood … Continue reading “Sony Bringing Documentary ‘Elvis Presley: The Searcher’ to Disc Oct. 16”
