Sports
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FandangoNow Launches Movie ‘Flashbacks’ Promo
Video-on-demand service FandangoNow is running a “Flashbacks” promotion, kicking off with discounts on You’ve Got Mail for its 2oth anniversary. Through Dec. 23, the film, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, will be available to rent for $2.99 ($3.99 HD) and to own for $7.99 at FandangoNow Flashbacks. FandangoNow will also be offering special promotions for … Continue reading “FandangoNow Launches Movie ‘Flashbacks’ Promo”
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‘The Ranch,’ ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ ‘Voltron’ Return to Top 10 Digital Originals Chart
Driven by double-digit gains in demand, three digital originals returned to the top 10 the week that ended Dec. 15, according to Parrot Analytics Data. “The Ranch,” with a 42.9% increase in average daily Demand Expressions, shot up to No. 7 from No. 15 the prior week. The Netflix sitcom, which debuted in 2016, is … Continue reading “‘The Ranch,’ ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ ‘Voltron’ Return to Top 10 Digital Originals Chart”
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Discovery Inks Streaming Video Deal with PGA European Tour
Discovery and PGA European Tour Dec. 13 announced a new partnership that will see the media network’s pending subscription streaming video service, Golf TV, expand its portfolio and move towards becoming the “digital home of golf” around the world. The wide-ranging agreement includes international multi-platform live rights, in selected territories, to all European Tour events … Continue reading “Discovery Inks Streaming Video Deal with PGA European Tour”
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2018 World Series Recaps Coming to Disc Dec. 4
The Boston Red Sox victory in the 2018 World Series is being commemorated on Blu-ray and DVD with two releases arriving Dec. 4 from Shout! Factory in association with Major League Baseball. The first is the annual World Series documentary that summarizes the champions’ run to the title with highlights and interviews from the players, … Continue reading “2018 World Series Recaps Coming to Disc Dec. 4”
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Tiger Woods, Discovery Partner for Golf TV Streaming Video Service
Fresh of the heels of golf’s first-ever pay-per-view match, Discovery and Tiger Woods have inked a “strategic partnership” that will have golf’s infamous legend participate with the network’s pending Golf TV subscription video-on-demand service. Starting in January, “Golf TV powered by PGA Tour” will collaborate with Woods on a wide range of programming, content creation … Continue reading “Tiger Woods, Discovery Partner for Golf TV Streaming Video Service”
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Turner Streamed Woods, Mickelson Golf PPV Match for Free; Issuing Refunds
Golf’s much-hyped first-ever ($19.99) pay-per-view contest, featuring Tiger Woods taking on Phil Mickelson in “The Match” on Black Friday in Las Vegas, saw the $9 million winner-take-all contest streamed for free online following technical issues. A glitch with the purchasing software forced Turner executives at the last minute to stream the 22-hole match for free … Continue reading “Turner Streamed Woods, Mickelson Golf PPV Match for Free; Issuing Refunds”
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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Ready for First-Ever PPV Golf Match
Move over boxing and mixed-martial arts fighting, golf superstars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have upped their trash-talk and respective contributions to charities ahead of the Nov. 23 first-of-its-kind pay-per-view golf match over 18 holes at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. The winner takes home $9 million. With much of America dealing with the Black … Continue reading “Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Ready for First-Ever PPV Golf Match”
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Facebook Reiterates No ‘Premier League’ Soccer License Bid
Facebook reportedly confirmed it will not seek to license Britain’s Premier League soccer for the social media’s Watch over-the-top video platform. Speaking recently at the Broadcasting Press Guild Lunch in London, Patrick Walker, director of media partnerships, EMEA at Facebook, said a Premier League license bid was “not on the cards” at the moment. “We’re … Continue reading “Facebook Reiterates No ‘Premier League’ Soccer License Bid”
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MoviePass Films Invests in Sports-Themed Documentary
MoviePass Films, the theatrical ticket subscription service’s content acquisition unit, Nov. 1 announced an agreement with Art of Sport, the newly-formed, sports-centric distribution entity behind upcoming feature-length documentary, In Search of Greatness. MoviePass Films, which is owned by MoviePass parent Helios and Matheson Analytics, has come on as an investor and strategic marketing partner ahead of … Continue reading “MoviePass Films Invests in Sports-Themed Documentary”
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Russell Wolff Upped to GM of Streaming Platform ESPN+
Longtime ESPN executive Russell Wolff has been named EVP and GM of ESPN+, the branded over-the-top video streaming service, it was announced Oct. 31 by Michael Paull, president, Disney Streaming Services, to whom Wolff will report. In his new role Wolff will be responsible for managing ESPN+, which recently topped 1 million subscribers, in addition … Continue reading “Russell Wolff Upped to GM of Streaming Platform ESPN+”
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WWE Eyes Uptick in Q3 Media Revenue, Including Home Video
World Wrestling Entertainment Oct. 25 reported a 9% increase in third-quarter (ended Sept. 30) media revenue to $142.1 million from $130.8 million. The increase was due in part to the contractual escalation of core content rights fees, namely license fees associated with original programs, “Raw” and “Smack Down,” as well as the monetization of “Miz & Mrs,” the original … Continue reading “WWE Eyes Uptick in Q3 Media Revenue, Including Home Video”
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Discovery, PGA Tour Launching Golf OTT Video Service Outside the U.S.
Golf is getting the global over-the-top video treatment. Discovery and the PGA Tour Oct. 22 announced the pending launch of “GolfTV, powered by the PGA Tour,” an OTT video platform bowing outside the United States on Jan. 1, 2019 – and supplanting existing streaming venture PGA Tour Live. GolfTV, which will debut in Australia, Canada, Italy, … Continue reading “Discovery, PGA Tour Launching Golf OTT Video Service Outside the U.S.”