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International production studio, rights business and channel operator Blue Ant Media has launched the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel “Declassified” on The Roku Channel in Canada. “Declassified” delves into the secrets behind the stories that have shaped the world, from conspiracies and catastrophes to engineering and ancient civilizations. The launch marks an expansion of … Continue reading “Blue Ant Media Launches ‘Declassified’ FAST Channel on Roku in Canada”

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This July, AMC Networks features an epic programming lineup across its suite of networks and streaming services, including new episodes of AMC Original adventure series “Nautilus,” starring Shazad Latif (“Star Trek: Discovery”); Sundance TV’s new docu-series “The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster” from Academy Award-winning Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions; the season finales of Shudder’s psychological … Continue reading “AMC Networks’ July Highlights Include ‘Nautilus,’ ‘Hell Motel, ‘The Furry Detectives,’ ‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries,’ ‘Call of the Night’”

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Tyler Perry’s psychological thriller Straw did more than remain No. 1 on Netflix’s weekly streaming charts through June 15. The movie, starring Taraji P. Henson as a single mom at her emotional limit, generated 48.9 million views, making it the most-viewed movie in 2025. The movie was a Top 10 hit on Netflix in all … Continue reading “Netflix: Tyler Perry Drama ‘Straw’ Has Biggest Movie Viewership in 2025”

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Warner’s Sinners topped the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended June 15. The horror flick from Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther and Creed, was released for premium digital purchase and rental June 3. In the film, trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. … Continue reading “‘Sinners’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 15”

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Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Animation’s live-action remake How to Save Your Dragon generated an estimated record $83.7 million in opening weekend North American ticket sales through June Father’s Day (June 15). The tally topped 2019’s $55 million for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and the original animated release, How to Train Your Dragon in … Continue reading “Universal’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Reboot Sets Franchise Record With $83.7 Million Weekend Opening”

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Merzigo has announced a strengthening of its partnership with Fremantle through a new multi-year deal that moves beyond licensing and allows Merzigo to curate and publish a handpicked slate of Fremantle’s long-form programming across Fremantle’s owned YouTube and Facebook channels. Merzigo is the largest distributor of TV series and films on YouTube, managing over 6,000 … Continue reading “Merzigo, Fremantle Deepen AVOD Partnership to Expand YouTube Presence”

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The Peacock subscription streaming service will begin streaming the Universal Pictures/Blumhouse horror movie The Woman in the Yard on June 27. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Sam Stefanak, the film, which generated $23.3 million at the global box office, including $22.4 million domestically, stars Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Okwui Okpokwasili (Exorcist: The Believer), Peyton Jackson … Continue reading “Peacock Streaming Universal’s Horror Film ‘The Woman in the Yard’ Beginning June 27”

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“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+,” a continuation of the Disney Jr. series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” is set to premiere July 21 at 9 a.m. PDT/EDT on Disney Jr., with the first 10 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in the United States and select international markets and on Disney Jr. On Demand the next day, July 22. … Continue reading “‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ to Premiere July 21 on Disney Jr., July 22 on Disney+”

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DENVER — The current state of the FAST business was neatly summarized at the very start of the appropriately named “The State of FASTs” panel, June 11 at the StreamTV Show here, by moderator Cathy Rasenberger of Rasenberger Media: “We’ve all heard how FAST has matured; we know that streaming now is basically on par, … Continue reading “StreamTV Show Panel Dissects the State of the FAST Business”

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Netflix is headed back to boxing ring in a major way. The streamer is set to live-stream a super middleweight bout between Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) and undefeated American Terence “Bud” Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) on Sept. 13, live from Las Vegas. The undisputed face of Mexican boxing will square off against … Continue reading “Netflix Heading Back to the Ring Featuring Mexican Champ Canelo Álvarez vs. Undefeated American Terence Crawford Live From Las Vegas”

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