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RLJ Entertainment: New Credit Facility Should Alleviate Cash Flow Issues 10 Nov, 2014
RLJ Entertainment says new $70 million credit facility should improve cash flow by $15 million...More>>
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Murdoch: Industry Needs 'Serious' Competitor to Netflix, Amazon Prime 31 Oct, 2014
21st Century Fox Inc. CEO Rupert Murdoch has seen the future of television viewing and he doesn’t...More>>
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Stick Games: Amazon Takes on Google Chromecast, Roku 27 Oct, 2014
Amazon Oct. 27 launched an HDMI-compatible stick version of its Fire TV streaming media device. The...More>>
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Spending Spree for SVOD Content 24 Oct, 2014
While DirecTV, ESPN and Turner Broadcasting earlier this month re-upped separate broadcast rights...More>>
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CFO: Amazon Prime Increases Physical Media Sales 23 Oct, 2014
Increased sales of movies and TV show discs, books and music in physical form are some of the...More>>
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Target Goes After Amazon Prime With Free Shipping 22 Oct, 2014
Target Oct. 22 announced it will ship for free any online order purchased through Dec. 20,...More>>
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Toys 'R' Us Pulls 'Breaking Bad' Action Figures 22 Oct, 2014
Toys "R" Us has yanked dolls associated with AMC Networks’ popular series “Breaking Bad” from...More>>
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SVOD Services Marked by Burgeoning Content Costs 13 Oct, 2014
Nary a week passes without news of a content license agreement involving Netflix and/or Amazon...More>>
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Report: Amazon in Talks to Support UltraViolet 10 Oct, 2014
Amazon is reportedly in talks with three major studios about selling digital movies with...More>>
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Studiocanal, Amazon UK Extend Prime Instant Video Pact 8 Oct, 2014
Amazon UK and French movie producer Studiocanal Oct. 8 announced they have extended their...More>>
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IHS: Digital the Backbone of Home Entertainment Revenue Going Forward 6 Oct, 2014
Growth in subscription streaming (Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video, etc.), transactional VOD and...More>>
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SoftBank's Visionary Vice Chairman Makes His Mark 3 Oct, 2014
SoftBank’s reportedly short-lived $3.2 billion acquisition interest in DreamWorks Animation,...More>>
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Disney Discs Available Again for Preorder on Amazon 30 Sep, 2014
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s 'Maleficent,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Million Dollar...More>>
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Amazon Digital Content Exec Exiting 25 Sep, 2014
Bill Carr, Amazon’s VP of digital music and video, is leaving after 15 years at the company,...More>>
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Size Matters: AT&T Bows Mini-Bundle Subscription 23 Sep, 2014
AT&T has now become the first major player to offer a streamlined bundle that includes high-speed...More>>
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Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android Devices 9 Sep, 2014
Amazon Sept. 9 announced that for the first time Android users have access to Amazon Prime Instant...More>>
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Amazon CFO Szkutak to Retire in 2015 3 Sep, 2014
Amazon announced that CFO Tom Szkutak plans to retire in June 2015.More>>
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Amazon U.K. Streaming Traffic Up 70% Since 'Prime' Rebrand 3 Sep, 2014
Amazon announced that streaming traffic in the United Kingdom has increased 70% since it rebranded...More>>
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Chinese Manufacturers Launch Roku TV 19 Aug, 2014
Roku Aug. 19 announced that its streaming media platform is now offered in smart televisions...More>>
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Target Stores Staying Open Later 17 Aug, 2014
Target stores reportedly have begun staying open until midnight in about 50% of their 1,800...More>>
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