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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”

Doc on ‘Last Blockbuster’ Video Store Completes Funding

Popmotion Pictures Sept. 4 announced that it has completely funded its latest documentary project, The Last Blockbuster, via Kickstarter. The Last Blockbuster chronicles the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video, once the nation’s leading video rental chain — whose slogan, “Make it a Blockbuster Night,” has been ingrained in pop culture. At its peak, Blockbuster … Continue reading “Doc on ‘Last Blockbuster’ Video Store Completes Funding”
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ Dancing to Digital Oct. 9, Disc Oct. 23 From Universal

The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-Along Edition will come out on digital (including Movies Anywhere) Oct. 9 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and on demand Oct. 23 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film earned more than $118 million in theaters. Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie, the prequel/sequel set to the … Continue reading “‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ Dancing to Digital Oct. 9, Disc Oct. 23 From Universal”
Starz Bowing New LeBron James-Produced Docu-Series ‘Warriors of Liberty City’ Early on Digital

Lionsgate-owned Starz Sept. 4 announced that the premiere episode of the new unscripted six-part series “Warriors of Liberty City” will be available on the Starz App and VOD platforms Sept. 9 — one week ahead of its linear pay-TV debut on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Each subsequent episode will be available across all … Continue reading “Starz Bowing New LeBron James-Produced Docu-Series ‘Warriors of Liberty City’ Early on Digital”
Viacom Launching Ad-Supported Indian-Themed VOD Service in the U.K.

Viacom CEO Bob Bakish has vowed to expand the media conglomerate’s entertainment assets globally. In November, Viacom 18 Media’s ad-supported Voot streaming video service will expand operations to the United Kingdom – the first of several planned international markets launches. Viacom 18, which is majority (51%) owned by Mumbai, India’s TV18 and 49% by Viacom, … Continue reading “Viacom Launching Ad-Supported Indian-Themed VOD Service in the U.K.”
Cisco’s Former Video Software Biz Renamed ‘Synamedia’

A new video technology company named Synamedia has been formed from the recent sale of Cisco Systems’ Service Provider Video Software Solutions unit to investment firm Permira Funds. “Syna” means “together” in Greek, reflecting Synamedia’s goal to empower broadcast, pay-TV and over-the-top video services to optimize their current infrastructure and capitalize on OTT distribution to … Continue reading “Cisco’s Former Video Software Biz Renamed ‘Synamedia’”
Launch of Season 2 Propels ‘Ozark’ Back Into Digital Originals Top 10

Once again, there were few changes in demand for the top digital originals this past week, with only one returning series bowing in the top 10, according to Parrot Analytics data for the week ended Sept. 1. The returnee is “Ozark,” on Netflix, which re-entered the top 10 at No. 10 with a 48% spike … Continue reading “Launch of Season 2 Propels ‘Ozark’ Back Into Digital Originals Top 10”
Big Data Revolution

Content will always be king. But in the home entertainment business, as in the broader entertainment industry, data is increasingly regarded as the crown, throne and scepter. Data analytics, quite simply, is predicting future consumer behavior based on as much information about your target audience as you can get. Data comes into play when deciding … Continue reading “Big Data Revolution”
‘Schindler’s List’ Coming in 4K to Theaters, Home Market From Universal

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of director Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List, Universal Pictures will re-release the film with picture and sound digitally remastered —including in 4K, Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos — for a limited theatrical engagement on Dec. 7 across the United States and Canada. The remastered film will also be available in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and … Continue reading “‘Schindler’s List’ Coming in 4K to Theaters, Home Market From Universal”
Didja Live Broadcast App Expands to Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV

Tech company Didja announced the expansion of its live broadcast TV streaming app, LocalBTV, to streaming devices Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. The Apple TV and Fire TV versions are available now in the app stores, with Roku to follow soon after, according to the company. LocalBTV is available as a pilot service in … Continue reading “Didja Live Broadcast App Expands to Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV”
Amazon Prime Video Double-Faulting at U.S. Open Tennis Tournament?

Amazon Prime Video, unlike Netflix, isn’t adverse to streaming live sports. It is spending a reported $50 million annually for “NFL Thursday Night Football” through 2019. The e-commerce behemoth also inked a five-year, $40 million deal to exclusively stream in the United Kingdom the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, currently taking place in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., … Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video Double-Faulting at U.S. Open Tennis Tournament?”