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RLJ Entertainment Given Nasdaq Delisting Notice    27 Apr, 2016

RLJ Entertainment April 27 disclosed it received notice from Nasdaq stating the distributor does...More>>

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Former Epix Executive Arrested for $8 Million Fraud   27 Apr, 2016

Emil Rensing, co-founder and former chief technology officer at Epix, was arrested April 26 at his...More>>

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Sony Inks Distribution Deal With Vega Baby Films   25 Apr, 2016

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment April 25 announced a multiyear agreement with Vega Baby Films to...More>>

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Regulators Approve Charter/Time Warner Cable Union   25 Apr, 2016

Federal regulators April 25 formally approved Charter Communications’ $88 billion acquisition of...More>>

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Reports: ITV Eyeing Possible eOne Acquisition   14 Apr, 2016

British pay-TV operator ITV reportedly is pursuing possible acquisition of Canadian film and TV...More>>

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North Carolina Man Arrested for Delinquent VHS Movie Rental   24 Mar, 2016

Talk about late fees. A North Carolina man March 23 was arrested for failing to return VHS movie...More>>

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British Video Association Changes Name   17 Mar, 2016

In a nod to changing market dynamics, the British Video Association March 17 formally rebranded...More>>

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Indie Theater Group Blasts 'Screening Room' Premium VOD Concept    15 Mar, 2016

An organization representing 600 independent move theaters (except Landmark Theatres) March 15...More>>

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Dish, Fox Settle 'AutoHop' DVR Dispute   11 Feb, 2016

Dish Network and Fox Broadcasting Co. have reportedly settled 4-year-old litigation (Fox...More>>

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Netflix Files Objection to Relativity Media Reorganization   21 Jan, 2016

Netflix Jan. 21 joined a slew of last-minute third-party filings against Relativity Media in U.S....More>>

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Paramount, CBS Sue Makers of Crowdfunded 'Star Trek' Fan Film   30 Dec, 2015

Paramount and CBS Dec. 29 filed a lawsuit charging the makers of the fan film 'Star Trek: Axanar'...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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Dish Petitions FCC to Deny Charter/Time Warner Cable Merger   13 Oct, 2015

In addition to the usual industry concerns about alleged monopolistic behavior a combined...More>>

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FCC Seeks Clarity on Charter-TWC Streaming Video Plans   23 Sep, 2015

Federal Communication Commission regulators scrutinizing Charter Communication’s pending $55...More>>

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Netflix Ending Epix License Deal   30 Aug, 2015

Netflix is not renewing a content license agreement with Epix, CCO Ted Sarandos disclosed Aug. 30...More>>

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Alabama Nixes Proposed Tax on Video Streaming, Digital Rentals   28 Aug, 2015

Taxes in politically conservative Alabama are as popular as a Crimson Tide college football loss....More>>

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Fox Seeks Clarification in Relativity Media Asset Sale   24 Aug, 2015

Fox Broadcasting Co. and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Aug. 24 filed a joint claim against...More>>

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Paramount Extends Disc Deal With Swiss Marketer    12 Aug, 2015

Paramount Home Media Distribution and Highlight Communications AG Aug. 12 announced that they have...More>>

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Warner Wins Injunction Against Russian Hackers of 'Entourage' Movie   11 Aug, 2015

Warner Bros. reportedly has won an injunction against 16 Russian hackers who allegedly distributed...More>>

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Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy   11 Aug, 2015

Columbia House, the mail-order service synonymous with offering “eight CDs for a penny” with a...More>>

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