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Streaming Services Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire ‘A Discovery of Witches’ Based on Best Seller
Streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder July 19 announced at San Diego Comic-Con the joint acquisition of the Sky production, “A Discovery of Witches.” The original drama series will premiere in the United States and Canada simultaneously on both services, marking the first partnership of this kind for the two SVOD services, according to a press … Continue reading “Streaming Services Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire ‘A Discovery of Witches’ Based on Best Seller”
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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Still No. 1 on Digital Originals Chart, While ‘Orange is the New Black’ Sees Demand Double
The arrival of the highly anticipated finale of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” on July 11 meant the dystopian drama series had no trouble staying at the top of the digital originals chart the week ended July 14, with 25% higher demand compared to last week, according to Parrot Analytics data. “The Handmaid’s Tale” also surged up … Continue reading “‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Still No. 1 on Digital Originals Chart, While ‘Orange is the New Black’ Sees Demand Double”
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‘A Quiet Place’ Debuts at No. 1 on Redbox Charts
Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place, the surprise horror hit that gave the studio one of its first big theatrical wins in several years, debuted at No. 1 on both Redbox charts the week ended July 16. The film, which earned nearly $188 million in U.S. theaters and has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating, topped both Redbox’s … Continue reading “‘A Quiet Place’ Debuts at No. 1 on Redbox Charts”
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‘Blockers’ Tops at Redbox; ‘Acrimony,’ from Tyler Perry, Still Going Strong
Universal Pictures’ Blockers, a comedy about a trio of parents who try to stop their daughters from losing their virginity on prom night, debuted at No. 1 on both Redbox charts the week ended July 9. The film, which earned just under $60 million in U.S. theaters, topped both Redbox’s kiosk rental chart, which tracks … Continue reading “‘Blockers’ Tops at Redbox; ‘Acrimony,’ from Tyler Perry, Still Going Strong”
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‘Acrimony,’ from Tyler Perry, Takes Top Spot on Redbox On Demand Digital Chart
Warner’s Tomb Raider was again the top disc rental at Redbox kiosks the week ended July 2, seeing more DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental activity than any other film. But on Redbox’s On Demand chart, which tracks digital purchases and rentals, the reboot of the action-adventure film series ceded the top spot to Tyler Perry’s … Continue reading “‘Acrimony,’ from Tyler Perry, Takes Top Spot on Redbox On Demand Digital Chart”
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The Top Retailers in Home Entertainment 2018: The Golden 12
Technology and innovation have transformed home entertainment retailing in a way none of us could have imagined back in the early days of the business, when the only way to watch movies and other filmed content on demand was by renting a videocassette at the local video store. Just as our home entertainment viewing options … Continue reading “The Top Retailers in Home Entertainment 2018: The Golden 12”
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Redbox, Warner Strike Same-Day DVD, Blu-ray Disc Deal
Redbox and Warner Bros. June 27 announced a new agreement bringing all newly released DVDs and Blu-ray Discs from Warner Bros. to Redbox kiosks on the same day as their initial release. Previously, there was a one-week delay. And before the one-week delay was instituted in May 2017, Warner withheld new DVD and Blu-ray Disc … Continue reading “Redbox, Warner Strike Same-Day DVD, Blu-ray Disc Deal”
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‘Tomb Raider’ Tops Redbox Kiosk, On Demand Charts
Warner’s Tomb Raider was the top disc rental at Redbox kiosks the week ended June 25. The reboot of the action-adventure film series, with Alicia Vikander in the starring role, also debuted at No. 1 on Redbox’s On Demand chart, which tracks digital purchases and rentals. Another new release, Universal Studios’ Pacific Rim Uprising, debuted … Continue reading “‘Tomb Raider’ Tops Redbox Kiosk, On Demand Charts”
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Redbox Launches 4K Ultra HD Rentals in Six Test Markets
Making good on a promise it made in January at CES, Redbox on May 22 announced the launch of 4K Ultra HD rentals in six test markets. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs rent for $2.50 per night, 50 cents higher than the rental rate for regular Blu-ray Discs (DVDs are $1.75). The test is rolling … Continue reading “Redbox Launches 4K Ultra HD Rentals in Six Test Markets”
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Strong Theatricals Boost Consumer Spending in Q1, DEG Says
Consumer spending on home entertainment rose nearly 9% in the first quarter of 2018 to $5.7 billion, according to estimates released May 16 by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. The gains were driven by continued growth in subscription streaming as well as a strong theatrical slate that boosted digital sales of movies and slowed the … Continue reading “Strong Theatricals Boost Consumer Spending in Q1, DEG Says”
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Netflix Projected to Reach 201 Million Subs by 2023
Netflix is projected to top 201 million subscribers globally by 2023, according to new data from Digital TV Research. Netflix ended the first quarter (ended March 31) with 125 million subs, with company projections of more than 131 million subs by the end of June. Netflix is anticipated to add 28 million subs in 2018 … Continue reading “Netflix Projected to Reach 201 Million Subs by 2023”
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Redbox Snags First Exclusive With Rights to New Nicolas Cage Film
Redbox is now exclusively offering discs of The Humanity Bureau, starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Lind, for rent at all Redbox kiosks. The arrangement marks Redbox’s first movie exclusive. “We’re always looking for opportunities to add to our content offering based on what we know customers like to watch,” says a Redbox spokesperson. The Humanity … Continue reading “Redbox Snags First Exclusive With Rights to New Nicolas Cage Film”