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Analyst Dampens Redbox Shine

November 09, 2009

Despite posting an impressive third-quarter profit and signing a distribution deal with Twilight studio Summit Entertainment, rental kiosk operator Redbox is entering unsettled waters, according to Merriman Curhan Ford analyst Eric Wold.



‘Cloudy’ Available To Bravia Owners First

November 09, 2009

Owners of Sony Electronics’ Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players will be the first to enjoy the Sony Pictures animated movie Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs a full month before the Jan. 5 DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases.



DivX Q3 Revenue Down

November 09, 2009

Digital media company DivX reported revenue of $16.6 million for the three-month period ended Sept. 30, down from $19.1 million during the same period in 2008.



Vivendi Promotes Macias

November 09, 2009

Vivendi Entertainment has been promoted Yolanda Macias to EVP of business development and acquisitions, according to Vivendi Entertainment president Tom O’Malley. She previously served as SVP of business development and acquisitions.



First ‘Thomas’ CG-Animated Movie Earns Parents’ Award

November 09, 2009

Lionsgate and Hit Entertainment’s Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails, the first-ever all-CGI film from the young children’s franchise, has earned the Parents’ Choice Silver Award, the nonprofit group said Nov. 9.



ZillionTV Adds Paramount

November 09, 2009

On-demand TV service start-up ZillionTV has signed a distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures, the company said Nov. 9, giving it agreements with all six major studios.



Rentrak Profit Falls 20%

November 09, 2009

A 25% drop in available new rentals contributed to Rentrak Corp. posting second-quarter (ended Sept. 30) net income of $676,000, compared to income of $842,000 during the prior-year comparable period.



Lionsgate Posts $32 Million Q2 Profit

November 09, 2009

Lionsgate reported second-quarter (ended Sept. 30) net income of $31.7 million, compared to a loss of $51.8 million during the prior-year comparable period.



CBS Bows Site, Facebook Link for ‘CSI’ Trilogy

November 09, 2009

CBS.com Nov. 9 launched a Web site dedicated to all three “CSI” TV series, which are part of a joint three-part weeklong mini-series, “The Search for the Zeta Killer,” beginning tonight on “CSI: Miami.”


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Blockbuster, Hollywood Video First to Have NCR, MOD SD Card Kiosks

November 09, 2009

Six Blockbuster and Hollywood Video stores will have NCR/MOD Systems’ Secure Digital (SD) card kiosk systems up and running by Nov. 13, offering more than 1,000 new release and catalog titles for rent from Paramount, Warner Bros. and others.






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