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Exclusive Podcast: Streaming’s Three Pain Points
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Tune in for an exclusive Media Play News podcast on the future of streaming platforms and how they can best utilize viewer data to develop content that leads to growth. Join Whip Media Group’s Eric Steinberg, Media Research and Insights Lead, and Accenture Media and Entertainment Lead John Peters, as they talk with MPN publisher … Continue reading “Exclusive Podcast: Streaming’s Three Pain Points”
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MoviePass Owner Seeks Second Reverse-Stock Split
Helios and Matheson Analytics, corporate parent of fiscally challenged theatrical ticket subscription service MoviePass, is looking to authorize a second reverse-stock split. A proposal for 1-for-500 shares reverse-stock split will be presented to HMNY shareholders at an upcoming special meeting Oct. 18 in New York. “We believe that a reverse stock split could increase the … Continue reading “MoviePass Owner Seeks Second Reverse-Stock Split”
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Netflix Picks Ownzones for Post Technology Alliance
Netflix has picked over-the-top video distribution and media company Ownzones Entertainment Technologies to be part of Netflix’s new Post Technology Alliance, a program for manufacturers whose products serve the needs of the post-production community through innovation and support. Ownzones Connect provides content owners and post-production facilities with a fast and inexpensive cloud solution for processing … Continue reading “Netflix Picks Ownzones for Post Technology Alliance”
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IHS: YouTube Diversifying Premium SVOD Business Model
To address rising competition in the advertising market, IHS Markit claims Google-owned YouTube is diversifying its business model by rebranding and expanding its YouTube Premium subscription service and other measures to raise revenue. Content monetization methods outside of advertising will help to deliver higher revenue to content producers, keeping them loyal to the platform and … Continue reading “IHS: YouTube Diversifying Premium SVOD Business Model”
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Amazon Launches ‘Storefronts’ Small Retailer Platform
Borrowing a page from its Amazon Channels third-party over-the-top video service platform, Amazon Sept. 17 announced the launch of Storefronts – a platform giving Prime members attention to more than 20,000 small and medium-sized retailers selling on Amazon. While many of these businesses currently participate as Amazon third-party sellers, the Storefronts platform pledges to give … Continue reading “Amazon Launches ‘Storefronts’ Small Retailer Platform”
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Vudu Adds Sony TVs to 4K UHD Compatible Devices List
Walmart-owned online movie service Vudu.com has upgraded its Android TV app to include Sony televisions, enabling users to watch Vudu UHD titles in 4K with Dolby Vision HDR and HDR-10 functionality. 4K claims four time the pixels of 1080p with added life-like color of high dynamic range technology. Vudu currently offers 4K UHD on most … Continue reading “Vudu Adds Sony TVs to 4K UHD Compatible Devices List”
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AMC Theatres A-List Subscription Ticket Service Partners with Fandango, Atom Tickets
AMC Theatres A-List, the theatrical chain’s ticket subscription service and loyalty program, Sept. 17 announced a marketing partnership with online ticket services Fandango and Atom Tickets. Under terms of the deal, A-List members who may use Atom Tickets and Fandango for movie tickets can now enter their A-List membership number during checkout, securing a ticket … Continue reading “AMC Theatres A-List Subscription Ticket Service Partners with Fandango, Atom Tickets”
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Walmart Covering the Digital Spectrum — at the Retail Store
Walmart may be considering launching a branded over-the-top video service, but it hasn’t turned its back on home entertainment at the retail level. The world’s largest retail chain of home entertainment reported low single-digit increase in same-store entertainment sales during the second quarter (ended July 27). It was the strongest entertainment quarter in the fiscal … Continue reading “Walmart Covering the Digital Spectrum — at the Retail Store”
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Neil Simon, Burt Reynolds DVD Sets Due Nov. 13 From Mill Creek
Mill Creek Entertainment will honor recently passed actor Burt Reynolds and writer Neil Simon with DVD collections Nov. 13. Due on DVD at $14.98 is the “Burt Reynolds Collection” two-disc, four-film set, including The Man Who Loved Women, directed by Blake Edwards and co-starring Julie Andrews and Kim Basinger; Shamus, co-starring Dyan Cannon; Physical Evidence, co-starring Theresa … Continue reading “Neil Simon, Burt Reynolds DVD Sets Due Nov. 13 From Mill Creek”
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Stage Production ‘Moses’ Coming to DVD Oct. 16 From Virgil Films
Moses, a theatrical stage production, will hit DVD Oct. 16 from Virgil Films at $19.99. Filmed in front of a live audience at Sight & Sound in Lancaster, Penn., Moses is an original stage production experienced by nearly 2 million people. It follows the life of Moses, set adrift as a baby and wandering in … Continue reading “Stage Production ‘Moses’ Coming to DVD Oct. 16 From Virgil Films”
