Media companies that own branded subscription streaming video services love to promote the arrival of tentpole theatrical releases onto their respective platforms. But what impact does streaming access have on … Continue reading “Samba TV: Movie Streaming Access Appears to Undercut VOD Consumer Spending”
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The July 30 death of Paul Reubens, who created and acted out the Pee-wee Herman character on both the big and silver screens, helped jumpstart renewed streaming interest in the … Continue reading “JustWatch: Paul Reubens’ Death Sparks Renewed ‘Pee-wee Herman’ Interest”
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Paramount Global Aug. 7 reported it upped “licensing and other” segment revenue by $2 million to $589 million in the second quarter, ended June 30. That compared with segment revenue … Continue reading “Paramount Ups Q2 Home Entertainment, Licensing Revenue $2 Million to $589 Million”
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Paramount Global Aug. 7 reported it added 700,000 paid subscribers to up its Paramount+ subscriber base to 61 million in the second quarter, ended June 30. The SVOD platform ended … Continue reading “Paramount+ Ups Q2 Subs by 700,000 to Top 61 Million Paid Subscribers”
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Data science company BB Media in July detected four new streaming platforms around the world — all outside of North America. Also, the SVOD service Movistar Plus+ relaunched in Spain, … Continue reading “BB Media Finds Four New Global Streaming Platforms — All Outside North America”
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max subscription streaming platform is reportedly planning to begin live streaming sports in the fall with the Major League Baseball playoffs. The games, which would be simulcast … Continue reading “Max Planning to Live-Stream Sports Through WBD’s ‘Bleacher Report’ Platform”
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Paramount Home Entertainment will release season one of “Rabbit Hole” on DVD Oct. 17. The release features all eight episodes of the first season along with bonus content. In “Rabbit … Continue reading “Season One of ‘Rabbit Hole’ Headed to DVD Oct. 17”
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the Jennifer Lawrence comedy No Hard Feelings on digital Aug. 15 and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD Aug. 29. In the film, Maddie thinks … Continue reading “Jennifer Lawrence Comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’ Due on Digital Aug. 15, Disc Aug. 29”
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Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action remake of the animated classic The Little Mermaid will begin streaming on Disney+ on Sept. 6. The film opened in theaters in May and went on … Continue reading “‘Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Remake Hits Disney+ on Sept. 6”
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The horror flick Insidious: The Red Door debuted atop the chart of the 10 most-popular films on Fandango’s transactional digital service Vudu the week ended Aug. 6. Newly available for premium digital rental and … Continue reading “‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Tops Weekly Vudu Chart”
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