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Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to Horror-Comedy ‘Slotherhouse’ 0

Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to Horror-Comedy ‘Slotherhouse’

Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to the horror-comedy Slotherhouse and is teaming up with Iconic Events Releasing to bow the film in theaters nationwide Aug. 30.  Directed by Matthew … Continue reading “Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to Horror-Comedy ‘Slotherhouse’”

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Comedy ‘School of Rock’ Headed to Blu-ray Steelbook Sept. 26 for 20th 0

Comedy ‘School of Rock’ Headed to Blu-ray Steelbook Sept. 26 for 20th

Paramount Home Entertainment will release the comedy classic School of Rock in a limited-edition Blu-ray Steelbook Sept. 26 for its 20th anniversary. Starring Jack Black, directed by Richard Linklater (Boyhood, … Continue reading “Comedy ‘School of Rock’ Headed to Blu-ray Steelbook Sept. 26 for 20th”

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‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims to Top of Weekly Vudu Chart 0

‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims to Top of Weekly Vudu Chart

Disney’s live-action remake The Little Mermaid debuted atop the chart of the 10 most-popular films on Fandango’s transactional digital service Vudu the week ended July 30. The film, which debuted for digital purchase July … Continue reading “‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims to Top of Weekly Vudu Chart”

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AMC Theatres Post Best-Ever Revenue Week in Company’s 103-Year History 0

AMC Theatres Post Best-Ever Revenue Week in Company’s 103-Year History

AMC Theatres, the world’s largest exhibitor, July 31 announced it achieved its highest single-week admissions revenue in the company’s 103-year history from July 21-July 27. The milestone was primarily driven … Continue reading “AMC Theatres Post Best-Ever Revenue Week in Company’s 103-Year History”

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Fox Nation SVOD Platform Adds OutKick Programming 0

Fox Nation SVOD Platform Adds OutKick Programming

Fox News’ politically-themed subscription streaming video platform, Fox Nation, July 31 announced the addition of three programs: “OutKick The Show with Clay Travis,” “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless,” and “Gaines For … Continue reading “Fox Nation SVOD Platform Adds OutKick Programming”

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Ampere: Ad-Supported SVOD Plans Have Topped 100 Million Subs in the U.S. 0

Ampere: Ad-Supported SVOD Plans Have Topped 100 Million Subs in the U.S.

Since launching late last year, ad-supported subscription streaming video tiers are skyrocketed in popularity. New data from Ampere Analysis shows that ad-supported tiers are growing in the U.S. Currently, Hulu, … Continue reading “Ampere: Ad-Supported SVOD Plans Have Topped 100 Million Subs in the U.S.”

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Report: Telecoms Bundling Video Streaming Service Promotions to Lure, Retain Subscribers 0

Report: Telecoms Bundling Video Streaming Service Promotions to Lure, Retain Subscribers

The nation’s top wireless carriers are primarily using bundled subscription video service promotions to lure and retain telecom customers, according to new data from Bango, which cited intel from U.S. … Continue reading “Report: Telecoms Bundling Video Streaming Service Promotions to Lure, Retain Subscribers”

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