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Dynamic Enhancement and HDR
Dynamic Metadata, as opposed to static (HDR10), is considered by many to be the pinnacle of high dynamic range, adjusting the picture scene by scene. Two forms of dynamic metadata enhancement are in the market, one licensed and one license-free. Dolby Vision is a propriety licensed-based feature from Dolby, which also licenses the sound enhancement … Continue reading “Dynamic Enhancement and HDR”
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Q&A: Director Duncan Jones
Media Play News talked to director Duncan Jones about the advantages of 4K Ultra HD with HDR, especially on his feature Moon, just out on the format this summer. MPN: How important is HDR? Jones: Important is an interesting way to think about it. I’d say how dangerous is it? … High dynamic range means … Continue reading “Q&A: Director Duncan Jones”
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Over the Moon for 4K
Filmmakers have long championed new home viewing technologies, but their support of 4K Ultra HD — particularly in director Duncan Jones’ case — is “over the moon.” Jones directed Moon, a 2009 science-fiction cult favorite that won a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. And he was thrilled that … Continue reading “Over the Moon for 4K”
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Disney+ Preorders Open to the Public
Disney Sept. 22 opened monthly and annual preorders for U.S. consumers to sign up early for its subscription service Disney+, launching Nov. 12. Monthly and annual subscriptions are available at $6.99 and $69.99, respectively, with a seven-day free trial beginning Nov. 12. In its first year, Disney+ will release more than 25 original series and … Continue reading “Disney+ Preorders Open to the Public”
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Hastings: Netflix Girding for ‘Whole New World in November’
With a slew of new subscription streaming video services launching soon, including Apple TV+ and Disney+ in November, and NBC Universal’s Peacock and WarnerMedia’s HBO Max early next year, market behemoth Netflix is preparing for battle. Speaking Sept. 20 at the Royal Television Society confab in Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings … Continue reading “Hastings: Netflix Girding for ‘Whole New World in November’”
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‘Aladdin’ Edges ‘John Wick 3’ to Top Disc Sales Charts
Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin narrowly outsold Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum to top the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, the week ended Sept. 14. Aladdin, which earned $355 million at the domestic box office, also topped the dedicated Blu-ray Disc chart for the … Continue reading “‘Aladdin’ Edges ‘John Wick 3’ to Top Disc Sales Charts”
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AMC Networks’ Acorn TV Streaming Service Tops 1 Million Subs
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV streaming video service, which features British and international episodic programming in the United States and Canada, has topped 1 million subscribers since its launch in 2011, the company announced Sept. 19. Acorn TV specializes in original and exclusive mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and … Continue reading “AMC Networks’ Acorn TV Streaming Service Tops 1 Million Subs”
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AT&T Reportedly Considering Spinning Off DirecTV or Merging Unit With Dish Network
Facing mounting mergers-and-acquisition debt, criticism from an activist investor and changing consumer habits toward pay-TV, AT&T is reportedly considering spinning off its DirecTV subsidiary or combining it with competitor Dish Network. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the situation, said CEO Randall Stephenson is exploring the option despite telling an investor event this … Continue reading “AT&T Reportedly Considering Spinning Off DirecTV or Merging Unit With Dish Network”
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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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Lionsgate’s ‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Sells More Than 3 Million Units on Disc, EST and VOD
Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, which debuted on digital Aug. 23 and on disc Sept. 10, has sold more than 3 million units on disc, EST and VOD, according to the studio. The title is positioned to become Lionsgate’s highest-grossing home entertainment title in five years, since the release of The Hunger Games: … Continue reading “Lionsgate’s ‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Sells More Than 3 Million Units on Disc, EST and VOD”
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‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Tops Redbox Disc and Digital Charts
Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum debuted at No. 1 on Redbox’s kiosk disc rental and On Demand charts the week ended Sept. 15. The Redbox disc rental chart tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals at the company’s more than 40,000 red kiosks. The Redbox On Demand chart tracks digital transactions, including both electronic … Continue reading “‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Tops Redbox Disc and Digital Charts”
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Comcast Offering Xfinity Flex (Including Movies Anywhere) Free to Subscribers
Comcast Cable earlier this year launched Xfinity Flex, a $5 monthly add-on streaming platform enabling broadband-only subscribers easier access to online content apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Now, among others. Comcast is now offering Flex free to broadband subs, providing new and existing customers with the ability to access third-party streaming services and manage … Continue reading “Comcast Offering Xfinity Flex (Including Movies Anywhere) Free to Subscribers”
