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Two IFC Films and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays of ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Hobbit’ Top Slate of New Releases Available Dec. 1

Two films released theatrically and digitally by IFC Films over the summer, The Rental and Made in Italy, are coming to Blu-ray Disc and DVD Dec. 1, courtesy of independent home entertainment supplier Shout! Factory. The week’s slate of new releases also includes the much-anticipated 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debuts of two fantasy trilogies, “The … Continue reading “Two IFC Films and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays of ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Hobbit’ Top Slate of New Releases Available Dec. 1”
‘Love and Monsters’ Coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 5 From Paramount

The post-apocalyptic adventure Love and Monsters will bow on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 5 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film takes place seven years after a “monsterpocalypse,” in which giant monsters have taken over the Earth’s surface. Joel Dawson (Dylan O’Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever … Continue reading “‘Love and Monsters’ Coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 5 From Paramount”

Two IFC Films and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays of ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Hobbit’ Top Slate of New Releases Available Dec. 1

Two films released theatrically and digitally by IFC Films over the summer, The Rental and Made in Italy, are coming to Blu-ray Disc and DVD Dec. 1, courtesy of independent home entertainment supplier Shout! Factory. The week’s slate of new releases also includes the much-anticipated 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debuts of two fantasy trilogies, “The … Continue reading “Two IFC Films and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays of ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Hobbit’ Top Slate of New Releases Available Dec. 1”
‘Mulan’ Tops Domestic Disc Sales for Second Week

Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan topped the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended Nov. 21. It was the second consecutive week atop the charts for the film, which is based on the ancient Chinese folklore about a … Continue reading “‘Mulan’ Tops Domestic Disc Sales for Second Week”
Adobe: Cyber Monday Spending Up 15% at Record $10.8 Billion

As expected, ecommerce sales on Cyber Monday (Nov. 30) set a new revenue record, topping $10.8 billion, which was up 15.1% from $9.39 billion during the previous-year period, according to new data from Adobe Analytics. The tally was below Adobe’s projected $12.7 billion estimate, which cites statistics from 80 of the top 100 online retailers. … Continue reading “Adobe: Cyber Monday Spending Up 15% at Record $10.8 Billion”
‘The New Mutants’ Most-Watched Movie in Homes

The New Mutants, the 13th and final installment in the popular sci-fi “X-Men” series, topped the weekly “Watched at Home” chart for the week ended Nov. 21, spurred by its release from 20th Century Studios and Disney Media Distribution on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as through digital retailers. The film … Continue reading “‘The New Mutants’ Most-Watched Movie in Homes”
Black Friday Online Sales Soar; Retail Traffic Plummets

As expected, ongoing consumer trends toward ecommerce and away from shopping malls magnified during a pandemic. New data from Adobe Analytics saw a 22% year-over-year increase in online sales on Black Friday (Nov. 27), the official start to the winter retail season. The research firm, citing data from 80 of the top 100 online retail … Continue reading “Black Friday Online Sales Soar; Retail Traffic Plummets”
‘The Croods 2’ Leads Slow Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office

Despite opening in more than 2,200 screens, Universal Pictures’ The Croods: A New Age led another lackluster weekend box office undermined by the ongoing pandemic. Making matters worse was the fact the weekend in question was Thanksgiving, which saw projected theatrical revenue of less than $17 million over the five-day period (Nov. 25-29). That pales in … Continue reading “‘The Croods 2’ Leads Slow Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office”
As COVID-19 Surges, Black Friday Crowds Don’t

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed this year’s Black Friday retail shopping frenzy, in which hordes of shoppers typically camp out overnight waiting for stores to open early on the morning after Thanksgiving — or, in recent years, start shopping right after they finish their turkey dinners. Not this year. With COVID-19 surging in what health … Continue reading “As COVID-19 Surges, Black Friday Crowds Don’t”
Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office Eyes Pandemic Plummet

With just one major new release, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods: A New Age, hitting theaters over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, observers contend the traditional box office bonanza is set to disappoint this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Last year, movies such as Disney’s Frozen 2 and Lionsgate’s Knives Out helped the Thanksgiving box … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office Eyes Pandemic Plummet”
NPD: Consumer Tech Revenue Up 37% Through 6 Weeks of Q4

Heading into the Black Friday retail holiday weekend and consumer technology sales are already booming, according to new data from The NPD Group. The week ending Nov. 20 was the second-highest revenue sales week of the pandemic period – bested only by Amazon Prime Week (week ending Oct. 17). As expected, TV sales led the … Continue reading “NPD: Consumer Tech Revenue Up 37% Through 6 Weeks of Q4”
Peacock Streaming Service Offering 20% Black Friday Sub Discount; Free Access to Original Content

NBCUniversal is joining in on Black Friday (Nov. 27) price discounts by offering 20% off access to the Peacock subscription streaming service throughout the post-Thanksgiving retail event. While Peacock offers a free, ad-supported option, NBCUniversal is offering the Premium tier with some ads for $39.99 for the year, or $89.99 without ads. The two options … Continue reading “Peacock Streaming Service Offering 20% Black Friday Sub Discount; Free Access to Original Content”