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Wall Street Firm Downsizes Netflix Domestic Sub Growth 13 Jan, 2016
Netflix shares Jan. 13 were down more than 5% after Wall Street firm ITG Research suggested the...More>>
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Redbox Eyes Critical 2016 12 Jan, 2016
With Redbox reporting Q4 results Feb. 4, the kiosk disc rental service aims to close the book on a...More>>
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Time Warner CFO Reiterates Support for Warner Bros. Delaying Content Rights to SVOD 7 Jan, 2016
The day after the Consumer Electronics Show opened with Netflix showcasing its global expanse, Time...More>>
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Trans World Entertainment Reports Strongest December Comp Sales in 10 Years 7 Jan, 2016
Trans World Entertainment Jan. 7 reported same-store sales at its f.y.e. (For Your Entertainment)...More>>
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BVA: Nearly 50% of U.K. Home Entertainment Spending in 2015 on Disc 5 Jan, 2016
Consumers in the United Kingdom still covet DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, buying nearly 120 million discs...More>>
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Netflix, DreamWorks Animation Expand Distribution Deal 5 Jan, 2016
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Jan. 5 announced updates to their current multiyear deal, making...More>>
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Quickflix Restructures Streaming Debt 28 Dec, 2015
Quickflix has restructured more than $7 million (Australian) in content license agreements related...More>>
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'Inside Out,' 'Star Wars' Top-Selling Titles at Amazon During Holidays 28 Dec, 2015
Top-selling movies at Amazon included Disney's 'Inside Out,' Universal's 'Minions' and Fox's 'Star...More>>
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Mark Horak Out at Redbox 7 Dec, 2015
Outerwall Dec. 7 quietly announced Mark Horak, president of Redbox, is stepping down — 21 months...More>>
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Dish CEO: Charter-TWC Union Would 'Destroy' Online Video Competition 2 Dec, 2015
CEO Charlie Ergen reportedly told a FCC committee that a unified Charter/TWC would create a...More>>
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ESPN Down 7 Million Subs Since 2013 30 Nov, 2015
Disney disclosed its flagship ESPN sports network has lost 7 million subscribers since 2013 —...More>>
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Rentrak, comScore Merger Passes Antitrust Hurdle 24 Nov, 2015
Rentrak and comScore Nov. 24 announced their proposed merger has passed the mandated waiting period...More>>
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GameStop CEO: 'They Can't All Be Streaming Netflix, Right?' 23 Nov, 2015
Retailer's CEO questions video gamers' whereabouts after Electronic Arts’ 'Star Wars:...More>>
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Irish Rental Chain Xtra-vision Shuttering 28 Stores 23 Nov, 2015
Irish video retail and rental chain Xtra-vision Ltd. is closing 28 of its remaining 90 stores — a...More>>
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Trans World Entertainment Opening More Stores 19 Nov, 2015
Despite a challenging retail backdrop for home entertainment, Trans World Entertainment is opening...More>>
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Best Buy Q3 Entertainment Sales Decline 6% 19 Nov, 2015
Best Buy Co. Nov. 19 reported a 6% drop in third-quarter (ended Oct. 31) same-store domestic...More>>
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RLJ Entertainment Widens Q3 Loss 16 Nov, 2015
RLJ Entertainment Nov. 16 reported a third-quarter (ended Sept. 30) loss of $8.2 million, up 5.1%...More>>
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Viacom CEO: 'Paramount Will Come Back Strongly' 12 Nov, 2015
Paramount Home Media Distribution Nov. 12 reported a 54% decline ($192 million) in fourth-quarter...More>>
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Sony Ending Betamax Production 11 Nov, 2015
Sony is pulling the plug on its venerable Betamax brand. The consumer electronics giant reportedly...More>>
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Cinedigm Ups Q2 Home Entertainment Revenue 30% 9 Nov, 2015
Cinedigm Entertainment Group Nov. 9 reported a 30% ($2.7 million) increase in second-quarter (ended...More>>
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