Mobile entertainment company mSpot.com April 15 launched a loyalty program that allows members to rent new release movies at discounted prices on portable devices, including the iPad, iPhone, Android, tablets, connected TVs, PC/Macs and related smartphones.More>>

Select, classic catalog titles from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment now are available via the Warner Archive Collection DVD manufactured-on-demand service, Sony and the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced.More>>

Following another underwhelming weekend box office, studios and theater operators appear resolute on a faceoff in the coming weeks over premium video-on-demand (VOD) – a standoff some observers believe studios will back away from.More>>

AMC Entertainment, which operates 361 theaters and 5,203 screens nationwide, joined the growing fracas condemning a planned studio rollout of premium video-on-demand movies on DirecTV and other platforms later this month.More>>

Dish Network Corp. April 8 said it received antitrust approval for its $320 million acquisition of bankrupt Blockbuster Inc.More>>

Two of the nation’s largest theatrical chains said they will stop showing trailers and displaying signage for new releases earmarked for premium video-on-demand.More>>

Home Media Magazine caught up with Vudu GM Edward Lichty to find out how operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the world’s largest retailer impacts operations, and if it is enough to separate Vudu from the crowded field selling transactional VOD.More>>

Time Warner CEO Jeffrey Bewkes March 7 continued his assault on subscription-based video-on demand (VOD) services such as Netflix and Amazon (and separately kiosks), which he said could challenge Hollywood’s ability to make movies and TV shows.More>>

Nearly three out of four movies or TV programs watched on demand is free, with VOD usage up 11% in 2010, according to a new Rentrak report.More>>

DirecTV May 5 reported first-quarter (ended March 31) net income of $674 million, up 21% from net income of $558 million during the same period a year ago.More>>