Sports
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‘Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection’ coming May 22 from Universal
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will release the “Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection” on May 22, in time for the theatrical debut of Jurassic Word: Fallen Kingdom, the fifth installment in the series due in theaters June 22. Available for the first time ever in 4K Ultra HD and featuring newly remastered versions of the films, the collection also includes … Continue reading “‘Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection’ coming May 22 from Universal”
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Tribeca Film Festival Expands Brightcove Video Platform for Global Audience
The Tribeca Film Festival April 26 announced it is expanding Brightcove’s video platform for online viewers worldwide to 2018 Festival through April 29. The independent film festival launched in 2002 by actor Robert De Niro and others, extended the core Brightcove platform and website by incorporating emotive, engaging, video experiences around trailers, festival programs, and … Continue reading “Tribeca Film Festival Expands Brightcove Video Platform for Global Audience”
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Theaters Partnering for Online Content, Live Event Service
A consortium of independent theatrical venues and the National Association of Theater Owners trade group are partnering for an online platform offering alternative content and live streaming events. Dubbed “MyCinema.live,” the broadband platform is officially launching at Cinemacon 2018 through April 26 in Las Vegas. Theaters and Cinema Buying Group-NATO are working with digital TV … Continue reading “Theaters Partnering for Online Content, Live Event Service”
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Sky Posts Strong Q3 Fiscal Results
British satellite TV operator Sky – coveted by 21st Century Fox, Disney and maybe Comcast – April 19 reported a 5% increase in third-quarter (ended March 31) revenue to £10.1 billion ($14.2 billion) from £9.6 billion during the previous-year period. Operating income increased 22% to £857 million from £702 million last year. “It’s been a … Continue reading “Sky Posts Strong Q3 Fiscal Results”
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ESPN+ Streaming Service Available on Roku Platform
Roku April 16 announced the availability of The Walt Disney Co.’s new $4.99 monthly ($49.99 annual) over-the-top video service, ESPN+, via a new ESPN channel on the Roku platform. ESPN+ is the first-ever multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from Disney’s upstart “direct-to-consumer and international group,” in partnership with ESPN. The service offers subscribers access to … Continue reading “ESPN+ Streaming Service Available on Roku Platform”
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WWE Streaming Video Service Tops 2 Million Subscribers
WWE Network, the subscription streaming video service affording live (and catalog) access to WWE pay-per-view events, reported 2.1 million paid subs following April 8 “Wrestlemania 34,” – up 9% from 1.95 million subs after “WrestleMania 33” on April 3, 2017. Paid subs topped 1.8 million compared to 1.66 million last year. WWE Network subscribers viewed 25.2 … Continue reading “WWE Streaming Video Service Tops 2 Million Subscribers”
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HGTV Flips Script on Home Improvement TV Show
HGTV helped create the booming DIY reality TV market, turning unknown entrepreneur couples, brothers, single moms and mother/daughter teams renovating homes and properties into budding celebrities. From “Flip or Flop” and “Property Brothers” to “Fixer Upper,” Discovery-owned HGTV caught lightening tapping into consumer fascination with real estate, house flipping and home improvement. Now, the network … Continue reading “HGTV Flips Script on Home Improvement TV Show”
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Twitter, Major League Baseball Renew Streaming License
Social media giant Twitter, beginning April 5, will live-stream one Major League Baseball game on a weekly basis through the 2018 season. The free, ad-supported, non-exclusive webcast between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics begins at 3:35 PM ET at live.twitter.com/MLB. The stream-cast is part of a renewed license agreement between the MLB and Twitter, … Continue reading “Twitter, Major League Baseball Renew Streaming License”
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ESPN+ Streaming Service Launching April 12
ESPN+, Disney’s much-anticipated first standalone over-the-top video service, is launching April 12, priced at $4.99 per month. ESPN+ will be an integrated part of a redesigned ESPN App, also available through ESPN.com. “ESPN was built on a belief in innovation and the powerful connection between sports and a remarkable array of fans. That same belief is at the heart of ESPN+ and the new ESPN App,” James Pitaro, president … Continue reading “ESPN+ Streaming Service Launching April 12”
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Hoop Players Confused by Packaged Media
SAN ANTONIO – Heading into the NCAA men’s college basketball Final Four weekend, players from competing schools were given a variety of swag items, including movie DVDs – without digital codes, of course. Sports-themed discs such as I, Tonya, Creed, Goal! and even pre-order vouchers for Black Panther elicited confusion among some players accustomed to … Continue reading “Hoop Players Confused by Packaged Media”
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Pro Sports Using OTT Video to Target Younger Viewers
Formula 1 auto racing is a global brand generating more than $3 billion in revenue. It attracts an audience of 500 million people – largely older than Madison Avenue’s coveted 18-34-year-old demo. In the U.S., the rival to IndyCar remains a niche TV sport. A survey by Ampere Analysis found just 6% of U.S. sports … Continue reading “Pro Sports Using OTT Video to Target Younger Viewers”
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Turner Bowing Live Sports Streaming Service
As expected, Turner Sports will launch a live-sports streaming service in April. Dubbed, “Bleacher Report Live,” after the B/R online sports information platform, the service will initially be free, with “flexible” pricing plans to be rolled out later. The platform reportedly will bow April 7 streaming “Spring League” football with Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. … Continue reading “Turner Bowing Live Sports Streaming Service”
