Photo Gallery
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Like a Box of Chocolates …
Paramount Pictures on May 24, 2019, celebrated the 25th anniversary of Forrest Gump with a special outdoor screening on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The screening was free to the public and fans were able to take photos on a replica of the film’s famous bench. Academy Award-winning producer Wendy Finerman and retired Sergeant … Continue reading “Like a Box of Chocolates …”
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High-Definition Redefined
A little more than a year after the grand opening of its new flagship store in the Westfield Century City mall, Video and Audio Center on April 17 held another showcase event. More than 200 invited guests at “High Definition Redefined” got the chance to preview Samsung’s latest 8K TVs, ranging in size from 65 … Continue reading “High-Definition Redefined”
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FilmRise ‘Sprinter’ Screening
Filmmakers and cast members attended a screening for the film Sprinter at the Pacific Theatres at The Grove in Los Angeles April 23. The film, distributed by FilmRise, debuted in theaters April 24. Sprinter tells the story of a Jamaican teen whose rising star in track and field may help reunite him with his mother … Continue reading “FilmRise ‘Sprinter’ Screening”
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‘Cobra Kai’ Paley Center Screening
To mark the 35th anniversary of The Karate Kid, the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles April 22 welcomed the cast and creative team of the YouTube Premium series “Cobra Kai” for a special screening and conversation in celebration of the April 24 season two premiere. Subscribe HERE to the FREE Media Play News Daily … Continue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Paley Center Screening”
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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment in Pictures
Here’s a photographic retrospective of 20th Century Home Entertainment, the first major-studio home video division.
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Random Media’s ‘Reinventing Rosalee’ Screens in Beverly Hills
Hollywood stars appeared on the red carpet April 2 in Beverly Hills, Calif., for a special launch screening of Random Media’s documentary Reinventing Rosalee, about Rosalee Glass, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor who transforms her destiny. The film will come out on DVD, VOD and digital May 7.
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Media Play News Fast Forward 2019 Awards Luncheon
Media Play News honored four digital retailers with the publication’s second annual Fast Forward Awards for driving the home entertainment industry forward. This year’s awards included a luncheon and ceremony, held April 4 at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, Calif., and hosted by the Entertainment Merchants Association. Awards went to Cameron Douglas of FandangoNow, Jonathan Zepp … Continue reading “Media Play News Fast Forward 2019 Awards Luncheon”
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The Sights of WonderCon 2019
WonderCon 2019 took place March 29-31 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The annual pop culture confab featured a number of projects tailored to the home entertainment market, including the premiere of Warner’s direct-to-video animated movie Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, YouTube previewing season two of “Cobra Kai,” and Paramount promoting the … Continue reading “The Sights of WonderCon 2019”
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Stars Bite on Apple Streaming Service
Stars and filmmakers from Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams to Steve Carell, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Oprah turned out March 25 to help Apple launch it’s new streaming service Apple TV+.
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Paramount Touts ‘Instant Family’ With ‘Kidsave’ Event
Paramount Pictures hosted Kidsave’s Weekend Miracles Event March 2 on the studio lot, giving interested families and older foster youth an opportunity to engage and connect through fun interactive activities. Kidsave is a nonprofit dedicated to helping older kids find families by safely introducing them to caring adults first through interactive, fun events and ultimately … Continue reading “Paramount Touts ‘Instant Family’ With ‘Kidsave’ Event”
