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‘The Office’ Complete Series Bundle Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 30 0

‘The Office’ Complete Series Bundle Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 30

The complete series bundle of “The Office” led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended March 30. Based on the award-winning British comedy of the same name, the American series exposes the humorous and often foolish events at Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company. The bundle of the comedy … Continue reading “‘The Office’ Complete Series Bundle Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 30”

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Jason Statham Actioner ‘A Working Man’ Sends ‘Snow White’ to the Box Office Sideline 0

Jason Statham Actioner ‘A Working Man’ Sends ‘Snow White’ to the Box Office Sideline

In a surprise, Amazon MGM Studios’ actioner A Working Man, starring Jason Statham, topped the weekend box office with $15.2 million in estimated ticket sales through March 30. The weekend opening is similar to MGM’s previous Statham actioner, The Beekeeper, with $16.5 million in revenue through Jan. 14, 2024. A Working Man tally was enough … Continue reading “Jason Statham Actioner ‘A Working Man’ Sends ‘Snow White’ to the Box Office Sideline”

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FCC Opening DEI Probe of Disney, ABC 0

FCC Opening DEI Probe of Disney, ABC

The Federal Communications Commission is opening an investigation of the Walt Disney Co., and its ABC television unit regarding the companies’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices, Trump-appointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote in a social media post. Carr, in a separate letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, said the investigation would center around whether … Continue reading “FCC Opening DEI Probe of Disney, ABC”

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Investors Acquire Motorsports Network MavTV, Renaming It Racer 0

Investors Acquire Motorsports Network MavTV, Renaming It Racer

The lead investors behind North American motorsports news and information source Racer announced March 27 that they have acquired MavTV and will rename the TV network — that’s available on 350 million devices — Racer.  MavTV is a motorsports broadcast and digital platform dedicated exclusively to delivering motorsports and automotive enthusiast content across cable TV, … Continue reading “Investors Acquire Motorsports Network MavTV, Renaming It Racer”

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AMC+, IFC Renew Dark Comedy ‘SisterS’ for 2026 Premiere 0

AMC+, IFC Renew Dark Comedy ‘SisterS’ for 2026 Premiere

AMC+ and IFC on March 26 announced the renewal of the dark comedy “SisterS,” created by, written and starring real-life best friends Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley, for a second season. Donal Logue and Sophie Thompson are confirmed to reprise their roles as Jimmy and Sheryl, respectively, in the series of six 30-minute episodes. Other … Continue reading “AMC+, IFC Renew Dark Comedy ‘SisterS’ for 2026 Premiere”

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MovieLabs Announces Leadership Council, Members of Industry Forum 0

MovieLabs Announces Leadership Council, Members of Industry Forum

MovieLabs, the technology joint venture of the major Hollywood studios, has announced the formation of a Leadership Council and the inaugural member companies joining its MovieLabs Industry Forum. First announced in August 2024, the MovieLabs Industry Forum was created to convene the growing global community of media and technology companies who are actively supporting and … Continue reading “MovieLabs Announces Leadership Council, Members of Industry Forum”

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Animated ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Available for Digital Rental and Sale April 4 0

Animated ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Available for Digital Rental and Sale April 4

The animated film Night of the Zoopocalypse arrives for digital rental and sale April 4 from Viva Kids. The film will be available to buy for $14.99 and rent for $6.99 from participating digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, DirecTV and more.  From the mind of Clive Barker, the spooky … Continue reading “Animated ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Available for Digital Rental and Sale April 4”

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Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Meets Cautious Expectations With  Million Opening Weekend Box Office 0

Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Meets Cautious Expectations With $43 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action fantasy adventure remake Snow White opened with a projected $43 million in North American ticket sales the weekend ended March 23 — below some industry estimates — but on par with Box OfficeReport.com, which pegged the opening at $43.3 million. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil … Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Meets Cautious Expectations With $43 Million Opening Weekend Box Office”

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2000 Thriller ‘What Lies Beneath’ Due on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Scream Factory May 6 0

2000 Thriller ‘What Lies Beneath’ Due on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Scream Factory May 6

Scream Factory celebrates 25 years of the 2000 Harrison Ford-Michelle Pfieffer thriller with the What Lies Beneath 25th Anniversary Edition, available on 4K UHD for the first time in America May 6. The release includes a 4K transfer from the original 35mm camera negative approved by cinematographer Don Burgess, as well as “You Know: Uncovering … Continue reading “2000 Thriller ‘What Lies Beneath’ Due on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Scream Factory May 6”

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Chinese Actioner ‘High Forces’ Due on Blu-ray March 25 From BayView 0

Chinese Actioner ‘High Forces’ Due on Blu-ray March 25 From BayView

The Chinese actioner High Forces will be released on Blu-ray Disc March 25 from BayView Entertainment. Distanced from his family after a car accident takes the sight of his daughter, a father must use his professional bodyguard training when a flight they’re on is overtaken by armed hijackers. A taut puzzle of deception unravels when … Continue reading “Chinese Actioner ‘High Forces’ Due on Blu-ray March 25 From BayView”

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