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The HBO original documentary The A List: 15 Stories From Asian and Pacific Diasporas will premiere May 13 on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max. The A List offers a tapestry of personal vignettes from across the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in America. The film captures lived … Continue reading “HBO Documentary ‘The A List: 15 Stories From Asian and Pacific Diasporas’ Debuts May 13”

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At NAB 2026, David Bloom sits down with Matt Smith, chief evangelist at Akta Tech, to discuss how AI is reshaping broadcasting, streaming, and digital media workflows. From automating metadata tagging and improving monetization, to creating more efficient content production pipelines, this conversation explores how broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies can do more with … Continue reading “MPN Video Podcast: Akta Tech’s Matt Smith Talks About Producing AI-Powered, Cloud-Based OTT Video at Scale”

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Disney-owned 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash returned to the top of the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended April 26. The title rose from No. 2 the previous week. The third film in the sci-fi “Avatar” franchise, Fire and Ash became available for digital purchase March 31. … Continue reading “‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Returns to Top of Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through April 26”

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Lionsgate is back among the box office blockbuster movie studios. Moviegoers worldwide turned out in full force through April 26 as the extraordinary demand for Michael, the late Michael Jackson biopic, continued to rock theaters. Lionsgate, in association with Universal Pictures International, reported that the film will take in an estimated $217.4 million worldwide through … Continue reading “‘Michael’ Jackson Musical Biopic Delivers Thriller Launch For Lionsgate/Universal With $217+ Million Global Opening Weekend”

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“The Great American Baking Show: Season 4” will begin streaming on The Roku Channel May 11. Season four of “The Great American Baking Show” features Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson welcoming eight of the nation’s best aspiring bakers to the tent. The diverse group takes on themed baking dares that measure their creativity, precision, and … Continue reading “‘The Great American Baking Show: Season 4’ Debuts on Roku Channel May 11”

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Level 33 Entertainment will release the coming-of-age drama The Midway Point via on demand May 19. The Midway Point explores identity, belonging, and emotional growth through the lens of a young man navigating life on the autism spectrum. Set in modern-day California, he film captures the struggles and beauty of adolescence, friendship, and first love. … Continue reading “‘The Midway Point’ Due Via On Demand May 19 From Level 33”

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Director James Cameron’s sci-fi fantasy Avatar: Fire and Ash remained atop the Official Film Chart, the U.K. home entertainment sales chart, for a third week through April 22. The title held off Universal’s Oscar winner Hamnet, which climbed six spots to No. 2 in its 10th week on the chart, followed by the studio’s Wicked: For Good, … Continue reading “‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Remains No. 1 on Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through April 22”

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Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, will begin its moonwalk into theaters for previews on April 23, before opening nationwide across about 3,900 screens, including approximately 1,600 Imax and premium large format screens. The studio’s biggest profile theatrical release since John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Michael stars Jaafar … Continue reading “Lionsgate Eyeing Highest-Grossing North American Theatrical Opening For ‘Michael’ Music Biopic”

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HBO Max’s original medical drama, “The Pitt,” starring Noah Wyle as the lead in a Pittsburgh, Pa., ER trauma unit, saw 9.7 millions viewers for the final episode of Season 2 on April 16, according to internal data. The critically-acclaimed show with 20 industry awards, including five 77th primetime Emmys, has generated an average of … Continue reading “HBO Max Says ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Finale Episode Tracked 9.7 Million Views in Four Days”

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Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remained atop the weekend box office for a third consecutive time, adding $35 million in projected ticket sales through April 19. The animated sequel has generated $355 million across North American screens, and is approaching $750 million worldwide. That said, the movie is likely to continue declining faster in … Continue reading “Still Living in a ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ With $35 Million in Third Weekend Box Office Revenue”

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