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FilmRise Using Proprietary AI to Convert ‘Forensic Files’ to HD 0

FilmRise Using Proprietary AI to Convert ‘Forensic Files’ to HD

FilmRise, a New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced the debut of a proprietary AI initiative designed to convert standard definition content to high definition.  The initiative will launch with the true crime franchise series “Forensic Files,” which FilmRise distributes through a long-term arrangement with IP owner Content Partners LLC.  … Continue reading “FilmRise Using Proprietary AI to Convert ‘Forensic Files’ to HD”

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‘Captain America’ Remains Atop Weekend Box Office Despite 68% Revenue Drop 0

‘Captain America’ Remains Atop Weekend Box Office Despite 68% Revenue Drop

Disney/Marvel Studios superhero actioner Captain America: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie, remained No. 1 at the weekend box office despite a 68% drop in ticket sales to $28.3 million across North American screens. The decline, which was greater than industry projections, increases to 72% when factoring in the extended Presidents Day holiday. While the … Continue reading “‘Captain America’ Remains Atop Weekend Box Office Despite 68% Revenue Drop”

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Volumes of ‘Skillsville,’ ‘Carl the Collector’ Headed to PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in March 0

Volumes of ‘Skillsville,’ ‘Carl the Collector’ Headed to PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in March

Volumes of  “Skillsville” and “Carl the Collector” are coming to the PBS Kids Prime Video channel in March. Due March 3 is volume one of “Skillsville.” Viewers join friends Cora, Dev and Rae as they transform into avatars to play the most epic game of all — Skillsville, a virtual world of unlimited possibilities. Together, … Continue reading “Volumes of ‘Skillsville,’ ‘Carl the Collector’ Headed to PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in March”

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Pepperdine University Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Netflix, Warner Bros. Entertainment Regarding New Kate Hudson Series 0

Pepperdine University Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Netflix, Warner Bros. Entertainment Regarding New Kate Hudson Series

Pepperdine University, located in Malibu, CA, has filed a trademark lawsuit Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment for their alleged unauthorized uses of the private school’s trademarks and branding in the upcoming series “Running Point,” starring Kate Hudson, and scheduled to be released on Feb. 27. The series is produced by 24/34 Productions, and distributed by … Continue reading “Pepperdine University Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Netflix, Warner Bros. Entertainment Regarding New Kate Hudson Series”

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CBS Renews Nine Additional Series for 2025-2026 Season, Including Hit Comedy ‘Ghosts’ 0

CBS Renews Nine Additional Series for 2025-2026 Season, Including Hit Comedy ‘Ghosts’

CBS on Feb. 20 announce it has renewed nine additional series for the 2025-2026 broadcast season, including a two-season order for “Ghosts,” the hit comedy that is produced by CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.  The “Ghosts” orders spilled over into the 2026-2027 season. CBS also has renewed … Continue reading “CBS Renews Nine Additional Series for 2025-2026 Season, Including Hit Comedy ‘Ghosts’”

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Spivak, Wald Elevated to Co-Presidents of Distribution & Networks for Sony Pictures Television 0

Spivak, Wald Elevated to Co-Presidents of Distribution & Networks for Sony Pictures Television

Jason Spivak and Mike Wald have been elevated to co-presidents of distribution and networks for Sony Pictures Television. They will continue to report to Keith Le Goy, who last month was promoted to chairman of Sony Pictures Television. “I’ve worked closely with Mike and Jason for what can only be described as a very long … Continue reading “Spivak, Wald Elevated to Co-Presidents of Distribution & Networks for Sony Pictures Television”

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Drama ‘The Room Next Door’ Due on Digital Feb. 18, DVD March 18 0

Drama ‘The Room Next Door’ Due on Digital Feb. 18, DVD March 18

The psychological drama The Room Next Door, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, will be released on digital Feb. 18 and on DVD March 18 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film has earned $16.1 million at the global box office. The film follows Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton), who were close friends in their … Continue reading “Drama ‘The Room Next Door’ Due on Digital Feb. 18, DVD March 18”

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‘Dog Man’ Due for Premium Digital Rental and Sale Feb. 18, on Disc April 1 0

‘Dog Man’ Due for Premium Digital Rental and Sale Feb. 18, on Disc April 1

DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man will be available for premium digital rental and sale on Feb. 18 and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD April 1 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film has earned $87.2 million at the global box office.   From the studio creators of How to Train Your Dragon and The Wild Robot … Continue reading “‘Dog Man’ Due for Premium Digital Rental and Sale Feb. 18, on Disc April 1”

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‘Captain America’ Remains Atop Weekend Box Office Despite 68% Revenue Drop 0

Disney’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Jumpstarts 2025 Box Office With $88.5 Million Three-Day Debut

Disney/Marvel Studios’ newest superhero actioner Captain America: Brave New World met expectations, generating an estimated $88.5 million in ticket sales through Feb. 17. The Anthony Mackie-starrer is expected to top $100 million through Presidents Day (Feb. 17). The movie sold another $92 million in foreign ticket sales, upping the global haul to $192 million. Studiocanal’s … Continue reading “Disney’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Jumpstarts 2025 Box Office With $88.5 Million Three-Day Debut”

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Looper Insights: ‘Severence’ Top Title, Prime Video Top App Merchandised in January 0

Looper Insights: ‘Severence’ Top Title, Prime Video Top App Merchandised in January

Apple TV+’s “Severence” was the top title and Prime Video was the top app merchandised in January, according to data from data analytics and insights company Looper Insights. The second season of “Severance” debuted Jan. 17. The series follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), who leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a … Continue reading “Looper Insights: ‘Severence’ Top Title, Prime Video Top App Merchandised in January”

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