New retail releases 'Moana' and 'Doctor Strange' contributed to Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment reporting first-quarter (ended April 1) revenue of $419 million, up 6% from revenue of $396 million during the previous-year period.
CBS May 9 announced it struck a deal with the CBS Affiliate Board to expand the network’s presence on digital services, including CBS All Access, Hulu Live With TV and YouTube TV, among others.
Shout! Factory May 9 announced an exclusive multiyear deal with Microsoft to distribute DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles in North America based on the venerable “Halo” video game franchise.
Merchandising: Retailers enticed consumers with several options for exclusive editions of Universal's 'Fifty Shades Darker' upon its May 9 home video release.
