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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”
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Dolby, Rakuten TV, LG Partner for 4K UHD with HDR
Spanish-based digital service Rakuten TV has become the first in Europe to offer 4K UHD content in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos on LG smart televisions. Of the 100 movies available in 4K UHD, about 25 feature Dolby Vision and Atmos enhancements, including Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Blade Runner 2049, Walt … Continue reading “Dolby, Rakuten TV, LG Partner for 4K UHD with HDR”
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Disney, Marvel 4K UHD Movies (Quietly) Accessible on Apple TV
NEWS ANALYSIS – When Apple last year announced it would start selling access to 4K movies (at the same price as HD) on Apple TV through iTunes, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment was not among participating studios. To most observers, the omission was classic Disney, doing its own thing with the arrival of each new … Continue reading “Disney, Marvel 4K UHD Movies (Quietly) Accessible on Apple TV”
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Apple Q2 Services Revenue Increases 31%
Apple May 2 reported second-quarter (ended March 31) “services” revenue of $9.1 billion, which was up 31% from revenue of $7 billion during the previous-year period. Services includes revenue from digital content and services (i.e. iTunes Store selling/renting movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music); Apple Music subscription service, AppleCare (warranty), Apple Pay, App Store, licensing … Continue reading “Apple Q2 Services Revenue Increases 31%”
