Theatrical
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HBO Max Adds Nonfiction Executives
HBO Max, the pending subscription streaming video service from WarnerMedia, Sept. 23 announced the hiring of three senior executives to its nonfiction content production team. Max named Lizzie Fox, SVP of nonfiction programming, and Rebecca Quinn, VP of nonfiction programming. Brett Boydstun was hired as SVP of nonfiction programming as well. “Nonfiction storytelling will be … Continue reading “HBO Max Adds Nonfiction Executives”
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Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Again Top Binge, ‘Criminal: United Kingdom’ Top ‘Show on the Rise’ on TV Time Charts
Netflix’s “Elite” held onto the top spot on the “Binge Report” for a third week, while another Netflix show, “Criminal: United Kingdom,” led the “Shows on the Rise” on the TV Time charts for the week ended Sept. 22. Netflix’s animated Matt Groening series “Disenchantment” took the silver on both charts. TV Time is a free TV viewership tracking app that … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Again Top Binge, ‘Criminal: United Kingdom’ Top ‘Show on the Rise’ on TV Time Charts”
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Netflix’s ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie ‘El Camino’ Bowing in Theaters Oct. 11
Breaking from tradition, Netflix’s much-anticipated feature length film based upon the acclaimed “Breaking Bad” series is debuting in select theaters Oct. 11 – 13. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie will also stream on Netflix Oct. 11, in addition to airing later on AMC Networks, which broadcast the original Emmy-winning series from 2008 to 2013. … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie ‘El Camino’ Bowing in Theaters Oct. 11”
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Former Home Entertainment Executive Draws AMC Theatres’ Ire
In early August, Tom Lesinski, a former president of Paramount Home Entertainment and, before that, one of Warren Lieberfarb’s top lieutenants at what was then Warner Home Video, was named CEO of National CineMedia, which sells advertising for in-theater movie trailers and previews. With the theatrical business model under siege from over-the-top video (notably Netflix) … Continue reading “Former Home Entertainment Executive Draws AMC Theatres’ Ire”
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MoviePass to Shut Down Sept. 14
Subscription theatrical movie service MoviePass will shut down Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. (EST), according to a letter from CEO Mitch Lowe on the site. “Over the past several months, MoviePass worked hard to relaunch its groundbreaking subscription service and recapitalize the company,” he wrote. “While we were able to relaunch the service for some … Continue reading “MoviePass to Shut Down Sept. 14”
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Netflix’s ‘Irishman’ Skipping Major Theatrical Run
Netflix’s big budget original movie The Irishman reportedly will not have a major theatrical run upon its November release. The Martin Scorsese-directed gangster movie features multiple Oscar winners, including Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino, among others. Netflix is eyeing the film for major industry awards, which require a theatrical screening to be … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Irishman’ Skipping Major Theatrical Run”
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Arrow Films Releasing ‘Dead Center’ on Disc Oct. 14
Arrow Films has acquired worldwide distribution rights to The Dead Center, and will release the supernatural thriller in theaters and 4K digital Oct. 11, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release Oct. 14. Written and directed by Billy Senese, and produced by and starring Shane Carruth, the creator of Primer and Upstream Color, The Dead … Continue reading “Arrow Films Releasing ‘Dead Center’ on Disc Oct. 14”
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AMC Theatres Ticket Subscription Service Tops 900,000 Members
AMC Theatres — the world’s largest theatrical chain — announced that its branded AMC Stubs A-List ticket subscription program has more than 900,000 members since launching June 26, 2018. The service, which is priced from $19.95 to $23.95 per month (based on minimum 90-day contract) depending on the subscriber’s location, enables users access to up … Continue reading “AMC Theatres Ticket Subscription Service Tops 900,000 Members”
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Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’ Gets Global Debut at London Film Festival
The BFI London Film Festival scored a coup of sorts Aug. 5 when it announced that the upcoming 63rd edition would play host to the global debut of Netflix original feature film The Irishman from director Martin Scorsese. Netflix — contrary to the SVOD’s feature-film policy releasing titles in theaters and streaming concurrently — is … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’ Gets Global Debut at London Film Festival”
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Netflix Releases ‘The Irishman’ Movie Trailer
Netflix July 31 released the official movie trailer for its much-hyped mob feature film The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese, and starring fellow Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino, among others. The period drama, which will debut at the upcoming New York Film Festival, boasts Netflix’s willingness to spend big (reported … Continue reading “Netflix Releases ‘The Irishman’ Movie Trailer”
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Regal Cinemas Launches Subscription Ticket Service
As expected, Regal Cinemas July 28 unveiled a branded subscription plan — Regal Unlimited — exclusively available as a mobile app and starting at $18 a month. Consumers can choose from three different plans based on theater location with the aforementioned Regal Unlimited plan available at more than 200 theaters. The upgraded Regal Unlimited Plus … Continue reading “Regal Cinemas Launches Subscription Ticket Service”
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Netflix Gets Universal’s ‘Red Notice,’ Adds Ryan Reynolds to Cast
Netflix has taken over production of action-adventure movie Red Notice, from Universal Pictures. The film — originally slated for Universal’s 2020 theatrical schedule — stars Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper, Jumanji: The Next Level) and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), with Netflix reportedly adding Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) to the cast. Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions is co-producer on the … Continue reading “Netflix Gets Universal’s ‘Red Notice,’ Adds Ryan Reynolds to Cast”