Studios
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Redbox Cites ‘First Sale Doctrine’ Defense Selling Disney Digital Movie Codes
Redbox has filed a counter-claim against The Walt Disney Co.’s lawsuit claiming the kiosk vendor is illegally selling digital codes to select movies. Filed Jan. 16 in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Redbox claims it has the right under the “first sale doctrine” to sell digital codes included in packaged media retail releases. The … Continue reading “Redbox Cites ‘First Sale Doctrine’ Defense Selling Disney Digital Movie Codes”
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MPA Secures Ireland Court Ruling Blocking Piracy Websites
The Motion Picture Association, the international arm of the Motion Picture Association of America, has secured a High Court injunction in Ireland enabling Internet service providers to block websites streaming pirated movies and TV shows. Commercial Court Judge Brian McGovern Jan. 15 ruled there was “significant public interest” under the 2000 Copyright and Related Act … Continue reading “MPA Secures Ireland Court Ruling Blocking Piracy Websites”
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Cinedigm Ups Distribution of Asian-Themed Action Movies
Indie distributor Cinedigm Jan. 10 announced a partnership with Crimson Forest Films to distribute the latter’s Asian-themed titles across all home entertainment channels, including DVD/Blu-ray Disc/4K, digital platforms, cable and satellite VOD and broadcast television. The new partnership covers North America and, for select titles, international territories as well. The pact underscores Cinedigm’s recent infusion … Continue reading “Cinedigm Ups Distribution of Asian-Themed Action Movies”
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Insurrection Entertainment Signs Cinedigm Distribution Deal
Independent home entertainment distributor Cinedigm has signed a North American distribution deal to handle content from Insurrection Entertainment, a new production company founded by industry veterans Richard Brandes and Chris Nassif. Under the multiyear deal, Insurrection will develop and produce a slate of films across a variety of popular genres, while Cinedigm will oversee theatrical, … Continue reading “Insurrection Entertainment Signs Cinedigm Distribution Deal”
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Consumer Spending on Home Entertainment Tops $20 Billion for First Time Since Great Recession
Home entertainment spending in 2017 came in at an estimated $20.5 billion, up 5.26% from 2016, DEG says. As expected, the gains came largely on the digital side, with total digital spending up nearly 20% to $13.7 billion. Subscription streaming accounted for the bulk of digital spending growth, with consumer spending on streaming jumping more … Continue reading “Consumer Spending on Home Entertainment Tops $20 Billion for First Time Since Great Recession”
