Film/TV
Fox Launches Prime-Time Live-Stream of Its Shows (LA Times)
So you think you can live-stream Fox shows? Well, you’re right: You now can. The television network announced Monday that is launching live-streaming of its prime time programmin... More
4K UHD Restoration of ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ with David Bowie Coming to Theaters (4k)
UK audiences have a fine nostalgic treat to look forward to by the end of summer. To mark the 40th anniversary of the UK release of the now iconic cult classic movie “The Man Who... More
Molotov Launches Live TV Recording App in France (Hollywood Reporter)
France’s Molotov is hoping to blow up the traditional TV viewing experience with its new app that allows subscribers to watch or record live TV across devices. “The television ... More
ESPN Bosses Mull an Online Streaming Package (Engadget)
A report over at the Information claims that ESPN is planning to take a baby step towards offering its shows direct to consumers. The Disney-owned sports broadcaster is working on ... More
For News Content, TV Is Still King (WSJ)
Americans are increasingly accessing news online through websites, apps and social media services, but TV remains the dominant platform for news consumption, according to new resea... More
Dolby Contemplating Launch of Dolby Cinemas in India (Business Standard)
Audio, visual and voice technologies company Dolby is working on strategies to launch Dolby Cinemas, a premium cinema concept in collaboration with theater owners, in India. The co... More
The Cable Empire Strikes Back (The Atlantic)
Comcast is viewing the Olympics as an opportunity to demonstrate to cable subscribers the features of its new X1 set-top boxes, which will offer access to a searchable database of ... More
Lionsgate to Acquire Starz for $4.4 Billion (Variety)
The big question raised by the deal is how it will affect Lionsgate’s participation in Epix, the premium movie channel it owns with Viacom and MGM. Lionsgate has about a 30% stak... More
Europe Launches $135 Million Program to Back Entertainment Companies (THR)
A week after British voters opted to leave the European Union (EU), Europe has rolled out a new scheme to boost investment in EU entertainment companies. The program, which launche... More
Netflix Co-Founder Wants to Sell You a Subscription to Go to the Movies (Bloomberg)
Almost two decades after helping found Netflix, Mitch Lowe is turning his attention to another startup trying to change the way people watch movies. Lowe has taken over as chief ex... More
NBC to Go Nearly Wall-to-Wall With Olympics Programming (Variety)
The hours of coverage represent a feat on par with some of those likely to be performed by the athletes in the events, and point to the advantages NBCU can press with the Olympics ... More
Why TV Networks Are So Desperate To Start Streaming Services (Cinema Blend)
Americans still get the majority of their viewing pleasure via TV, but Nielsen reports that increases in the numbers for mobile viewing are growing by leaps and bounds while the vi... More
Early Ultra HD Blu-ray Sales Numbers Exceed Disc Predecessor (Variety)
Studio executives are cheered by early Ultra HD Blu-ray sales numbers. A total of 45 Ultra HD titles have been released on Blu-ray Disc since March — and according to Home Media ... More
Adult Swim Has Posted the First Full-Length TV Episode on Vine, Because It Can (Variety)
Adult Swim, Turner’s cartoon block for grownups, is leaning into the novelty factor of becoming the first TV network to release a full episode on Vine — Twitter’s video app t... More
How Disney Channel Is Marketing Its Adventures in Babysitting Remake to Millennials (Adweek)
Add Disney Channel to the list of networks desperately trying to lure millennials to their programming. At first glance, it would seem the kids network—which is aimed at children... More
Dolby Labs Gains Foothold in China Theaters (SFGate)
The Dalian theater, which opens with the movie “Warcraft,” is the first of its kind for San Francisco’s Dolby Laboratories in the rapidly growing Chinese movie market. Others... More
EuropaCorp Taps IBM Aspera for Fast, Secure Collaboration and Distribution of Major Films (MESA)
IBM today announced that EuropaCorp, a major film producer in France, is using IBM Aspera high-speed file transfer software throughout the production, editing and distribution of m... More
BitTorrent Broadens Its Video Play (MCN)
Diving deeper into video services, BitTorrent has renamed its Bundle video platform BitTorrent Now alongside a plan to add apps for mobile devices and connected TV platforms. The B... More
Rabbit TV Plus Rolls Out New Feature, New Content, and a New Price (MESA)
Rabbit TV PlusFreeCast is once again putting the Plus in Rabbit TV by adding features suggested by millions of users. Rabbit TV Plus has received yet another big upgrade, bringing ... More
How Super Evolved TV Marketers Avoid Going Prehistoric (MESA)
John Curran, Director-Media Analytics, RSG Media: When the asteroid hit, dinosaurs had to adapt or die. Some evolved to become birds; the rest you can see in the museum. Now, ... More
