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Warner Bros. Sets ‘DC Universe’ SVOD Pricing

Warner Bros. Digital Labs’ pending over-the-top video service, DC Universe, July 19 disclosed its pricing, which is $74.99 annually pre-ordered or $7.99 monthly upon launch. Warner will be selling memberships at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con International, which runs through July 22. In conjunction with the pricing announcement, Warner released a first-look at the SVOD … Continue reading “Warner Bros. Sets ‘DC Universe’ SVOD Pricing”
LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say

While there are many forms of over the top, or OTT, distribution, the term OTT is ultimately a “signifier for change” in the entertainment marketplace, said Erick Opeka, EVP of digital networks at Cinedigm July 17 at the OTT Channels Conference. The conference, which Opeka chaired, took place during the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit, produced … Continue reading “LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say”
‘Vietnam War’ Doc a Double Winner at EMA’s Independent Studio Home Entertainment Awards

Well Go USA’s IP Man 3 won the Hall of Fame Award at the seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit (LAES) July 17 in Hollywood. The 2015 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film, which has a 78% favorable Rotten Tomatoes score, was honored for its consistent performance since release three years ago. The honor was … Continue reading “‘Vietnam War’ Doc a Double Winner at EMA’s Independent Studio Home Entertainment Awards”
LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures

Independent suppliers need to maximize existing businesses while embracing the new digital marketplace, said keynote speaker Bill Sondheim, president of the Cinedigm Entertainment Group, during his “State of the Industry” keynote presentation at the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit July 17. The LAES event, held at the Loews Hollywood July 17-18, is presented by the Entertainment … Continue reading “LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures”
LAES 2018 Opens Today in Hollywood

The seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit opens today with a focus on independent product, both physical and digital, as well as the booming OTT marketplace. The trade show, produced by the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), runs for two days at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. The 2018 Los Angeles Entertainment Summit is … Continue reading “LAES 2018 Opens Today in Hollywood”
Seventh Annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit Opens Tomorrow

The seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit opens tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16) with a focus on independent product, both physical and digital, as well as the booming OTT marketplace. The trade show, produced by the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), runs for two days at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. The 2018 Los Angeles … Continue reading “Seventh Annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit Opens Tomorrow”
Fox Planning Major ‘Deadpool 2’ Blu-ray Push at Comic-Con

This year’s San Diego Comic-Con will feature a huge Deadpool 2 presence to promote the home video release of the superhero comedy — which will be available through digital retailers Aug. 7 and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Aug. 21 from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Fox, which is releasing an extended … Continue reading “Fox Planning Major ‘Deadpool 2’ Blu-ray Push at Comic-Con”
The Mechanics of Hollywood

Producer and former studio executive Bill Mechanic discussed his long career and the changes rocking Hollywood June 12 at the Peninsula Beverly Hills during a talk presented by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group’s Canon Club and sponsored by Deloitte. Mechanic ran what was then the home video unit at Walt Disney Studios from 1984 until 1994. … Continue reading “The Mechanics of Hollywood”
A New Day at EAA: Charity Expands Its Mission

A charitable organization nurtured for nearly three decades by the home entertainment industry is getting a wider mission and a new name. The Entertainment AIDS Alliance (EAA) is changing its name to the Entertainment Aid Alliance to signify its expansion into other charitable endeavors. The organization has also gotten some new leadership, including EAA president … Continue reading “A New Day at EAA: Charity Expands Its Mission”
7th Annual LAES to Focus on Indie Product, OTT

The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) has revamped this year’s Los Angeles Entertainment Summit (LAES) to focus on independent product, both physical and digital, as well as the booming OTT marketplace. The seventh annual LAES will be held July 17-18 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. The 2018 Los Angeles Entertainment Summit will feature two … Continue reading “7th Annual LAES to Focus on Indie Product, OTT”