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Cracking Discoverability: How FAST and AVOD Programmers Can Win in the Streaming Guide
Discoverability has become one of the defining challenges — and buzzwords — of AVOD and FAST programming. In the traditional television era, programmers had a relatively straightforward playbook: promote a show, tell viewers what time it aired, and point them to a specific channel number. That model has been upended. In today’s streaming environment, program
Sci-Fi Actioner ‘EHAM Classified’ to Bow Digitally July 28 From BayView
The sci-fi actioner EHAM Classified will released digitally July 28 from BayView Entertainment. In the film, a covert agent is abducted by a rogue AI that can predict human behavior, forcing him into a deadly game where instinct may be humanity’s last defense. Directed and starring Eric Hamilton, the film also stars William (Big Will) … Continue reading "Sci
Looper Insights: World Cup, Prime Video Top June Streamer of the Month Charts
Fox One’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup and Prime Video topped Looper Insights’ Streamer of the Month Report charts for June. The report breaks down the top 10 entertainment streaming apps and programs promoted across connected-TV platforms in the United States and is ranked using Looper’s proprietary Dollar Media Placement Value ($MPV) metric. Top … Contin
Doc ‘Cold War in Philly: Flyers vs Russia 1976’ Available for Digital Rental and Sale From Virgil
In tandem with a theatrical release, the documentary Cold War in Philly: Flyers vs Russia 1976 is available to rent or own digitally from Virgil Films and Entertainment. Produced with the full support of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia Flyers and Comcast, the 80-minute documentary tells the story of the legendary Jan. 11, 1976, … Continue readin
This Week’s MPN Video Podcast: Hollywood’s Massive Gamble: Mergers, Movies and Reality TV Bets
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel from Next TMT are back with another breakdown of the biggest developments across technology, media, and telecom for Media Play News. In this episode, the duo dives into the looming legal battle over the Warner Brothers-Paramount merger. Paramount is pushing back against antitrust hurdles, but could a forced divestiture of … Con
Republic Pictures Crime Thriller ‘LifeHACK’ Due Digitally Aug. 4
The Republic Pictures crime thriller LifeHACK will be released for digital purchase and rental Aug. 4 from Paramount Pictures. The film will be released digitally in Canada Aug. 25. In LifeHACK, a group of young friends chasing easy money online discover a talent for targeting the ultra-rich. But when a crypto mogul’s estranged daughter catches … Continue re
National Geographic Doc ‘Time and Water’ Streams on Disney+ Starting Aug. 1
The documentary Time and Water will debut on National Geographic July 31 and will stream on Disney+ starting Aug. 1. In the doc from Academy Award-nominated director Sara Dosa, renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri Snær Magnason is chasing something elusive. As the glacial ice of his homeland melts, he constructs a time capsule to … Continue reading "Nati
National Geographic Doc ‘Time and Water’ Streams on Disney+ Starting Aug. 1
The documentary Time and Water will debut on National Geographic July 31 and will stream on Disney+ starting Aug. 1. In the doc from Academy Award-nominated director Sara Dosa, renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri Snær Magnason is chasing something elusive. As the glacial ice of his homeland melts, he constructs a time capsule to … Continue reading "Nati
Apple TV Offers First Look at Season 2 of ‘Where’s Wanda?’ Debuting Oct. 21
Apple TV revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for the German-language dark comedy series “Where’s Wanda?” Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Oct. 21 followed by a new episode weekly through Dec. 9. Produced by UFA Fiction, the eight-episode season stars International Emmy … Continue reading "Apple TV
Cleopatra Venom Horror Flick ‘The Behemoth’ Due on Digital and DVD Aug. 25 From MVD
MVD Entertainment Group will release Cleopatra Venom’s horror film The Behemoth on DVD and digital Aug. 25. In the supernatural cult horror film, what begins as a quiet holiday in a snow-covered mountain village quickly descends into terror when a young couple crosses paths with a secretive religious sect. As disappearances mount and the atmosphere … Continu
Fandango Expands Free Streaming, Offered Without Login or Account, as It Consolidates Services Under Single Brand
As part of its consolidation of its Fandango at Home transactional brand under the Fandango brand — nixing “at Home” — the platform has announced an expansion of its AVOD (advertising-supported video on demand) service. Under the new tagline “We Love Free,” Fandango’s streaming platform now allows users to watch content for free without creating an … Continu
Republic Pictures Crime Thriller ‘LifeHACK’ Due on Digital Aug. 4
The Republic Pictures crime thriller LifeHACK will be released for digital purchase and rental Aug. 4 from Paramount Pictures. The film will be released digitally in Canada Aug. 25. In LifeHACK, a group of young friends chasing easy money online discover a talent for targeting the ultra-rich. But when a crypto mogul’s estranged daughter catches … Continue re
Free Streaming Service Fawesome Offering Titles Featuring the Late Sam Neill
Fawesome, the free ad-supported streaming platform, is highlighting several series and movies featuring the late Sam Neill, who passed away July 13. The service is home to several titles from the actor’s decades-long career, from his Emmy-nominated turn as Merlin to true-crime drama and historical epics. All titles are available to stream free, with no … Con
Neon-Decal Dramedy ‘The Christophers’ Available on Blu-ray Disc From Alliance
The Neon-Decal dramedy The Christophers is available on Blu-ray Disc from Alliance Home Entertainment. In the film, a once-celebrated artist’s children enlist a forger to access his unfinished canvases in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance. The film stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, James Corden and Jessica Gunning. Subscribe HERE to the FREE Media Pl
‘Obsession’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through July 12
Universal Pictures’ horror flick Obsession again led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended July 12. The surprise box office hit, written and directed by YouTube creator Curry Barker, became available for premium digital rental and sale June 30. In the film, after breaking the … Continue
Doc ‘Real Love: The Story of International Beatleweek’ Due Digitally, on Disc Aug. 18
Real Love: The Story of International Beatleweek, a new documentary directed by Simon Weitzman, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, and for digital rental and sale, on Aug. 18 by Maverick Entertainment. Fans can pre-order the DVD and Blu-ray here. Presented by Liverpool West Productions, a production and distribution label dedicated to music, culture,
Horror Film ‘Dracula: Rise of the Vampire’ Due on Blu-ray July 14 From BayView
The horror film Dracula: Rise of the Vampire will be released on Blu-ray Disc July 14 from BayView Entertainment. In the film, when a satanic cult hellbent on raising the legendary Count Dracula commits a bloodthirsty massacre in a London church, a disgraced former detective, Gabriel Lee, must return to the field alongside his ex-partner … Continue reading "
Doc ‘Real Love: The Story of International Beatleweek’ Due on Disc, Digital Aug. 18
Real Love: The Story of International Beatleweek, a new documentary directed by Simon Weitzman, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray and for digital rental and sale on Aug. 18 from Maverick Entertainment. Fans can pre-order the DVD and Blu-ray here. Presented by Liverpool West Productions, a production and distribution label dedicated to music, culture, trave