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‘Golden Job’ Coming on Digital and Blu-ray April 9 From Well Go
The Chinese heist-actioner Golden Job is due on digital and Blu-ray Disc April 9 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Reuniting the lead actors from Young and Dangerous, the film stars stars Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Michael Tse, Chin Ka Lok and Jerry Lamb in a story about a group of former mercenaries who reunite to … Continue reading “‘Golden Job’ Coming on Digital and Blu-ray April 9 From Well Go”
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‘The Upside’ to Bow on Digital May 14, Disc May 21 From Universal
The buddy comedy The Upside, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, will come out on digital May 14 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and on demand May 21 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film follows a discouraged out-of-work ex-con (Hart) and a wealthy quadriplegic (Cranston) who unexpectedly come together and help each other bring back their … Continue reading “‘The Upside’ to Bow on Digital May 14, Disc May 21 From Universal”
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Debuts at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts
Warner’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald debuted at No. 1 on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended March 16. The sequel to 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the second entry in a … Continue reading “‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Debuts at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts”
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Casts Spell on Redbox Charts
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald worked some magic the week ended March 17, levitating to the top spot on both Redbox charts. “Harry Potter” writer J.K. Rowling’s followup to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them took the No. 1 spot on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals … Continue reading “‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Casts Spell on Redbox Charts”
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‘Creed II’ Punches to Top of Disc Sales; ‘Ralph’ Remains Top Blu-ray
MGM’s Creed II, distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, topped the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, the week ended March 9. However, the boxing sequel, the eighth film in the “Rocky” franchise and a follow-up to 2015’s Creed, topped out at No. 2 in its debut … Continue reading “‘Creed II’ Punches to Top of Disc Sales; ‘Ralph’ Remains Top Blu-ray”
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‘Instant Family’ Tops Redbox Charts
Paramount’s Instant Family fostered a win on both Redbox charts the week ended March 10. The family comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, took the No. 1 spot on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals at the company’s more than 40,000 red vending machines, and the Redbox On … Continue reading “‘Instant Family’ Tops Redbox Charts”
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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Sets High Score on Disc Sales Charts
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s Ralph Breaks the Internet easily debuted at No. 1 on the NPD VideoScan First Alert sales chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended March 2. The animated film, a sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, earned $200 million … Continue reading “‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Sets High Score on Disc Sales Charts”
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One Last Blockbuster Video Standing
With the closing of a Blockbuster Video branded store in Australia, the venerable home video rental chain has just one location left in the world — in Bend, Ore. At its peak, Blockbuster Video was the world’s largest video store with more 9,000 locations globally with $6 billion in annual revenue. Last year, the last … Continue reading “One Last Blockbuster Video Standing”
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Redbox More Than Doubles Number of Cities With 4K UHD Movie Rentals
Redbox has more than doubled the number of cities offering 4K Ultra-HD movie rentals — bringing 4K to a total of 15 markets. Rental pricing for 4K UHD titles is $2.50 per night. “Our customers have spoken — they love the quality of 4K content,” said Galen Smith, CEO of Redbox, in a statement. “We’re happy to make 4K rentals available to even … Continue reading “Redbox More Than Doubles Number of Cities With 4K UHD Movie Rentals”
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‘A Star Is Born’ Continues to Shine on Redbox Charts
A Star Is Born is still soaring. Warner’s 2018 update of the classic film story continued to top both Redbox charts the week ended March 3. It took the No. 1 spot on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals at the company’s more than 40,000 red vending machines, and the … Continue reading “‘A Star Is Born’ Continues to Shine on Redbox Charts”
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‘A Star Is Born’ Shines on Home Video Charts
In a big week for music-heavy movies, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray and DVD release of the latest remake of A Star Is Born topped the national home video sales charts the week ended Feb. 23. The story, involving an older star discovering and falling in love with an up-and-coming starlet, was previously filmed in … Continue reading “‘A Star Is Born’ Shines on Home Video Charts”
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Warner’s ‘A Star Is Born’ Shoots to No. 1 on Redbox Charts
It may have picked up just one Academy Award (Best Original Song) from its eight nominations, but A Star Is Born triumphed on both Redbox charts the week leading up to the Oscar ceremony Feb. 24. Warner’s 2018 update of the classic film story landed at No. 1 on both the Redbox kiosk chart, which … Continue reading “Warner’s ‘A Star Is Born’ Shoots to No. 1 on Redbox Charts”