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Jason Statham Actioner ‘Shelter’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 1

Stephanie Prange — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:52:56 +0000

The Jason Statham actioner Shelter led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended March 1. In the action thriller, available for premium digital rental and sale, Statham plays a former British government assassin living in isolation off the coast of Scotland who is forced back into violent confrontation … Continue reading "Jason Statham Actioner ‘Shelter’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 1"

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‘Spaceballs’ Animated Series, ‘Force: Five’ Available on Disc in MVD Rewind Collection

Stephanie Prange — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:03:04 +0000

Spaceballs: The Totally Warmed Animated Adventures! and the actioner Force: Five are available on disc in the MVD Rewind Collection from MVD Entertainment Group. Spaceballs: The Totally Warmed Animated Adventures!, available on DVD, is based on Mel Brooks’ 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs. It follows the adventures of Yogurt, President Skroob, Lone Starr, Barf, Princess … Continue reading "‘Spaceballs’ Animated Series, ‘Force: Five’ Available on Disc in MVD Rewind Collection"

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Paramount Skydance-WBD Merger Agreement Officially Announced

Stephanie Prange — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:00:54 +0000

Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Feb. 27 announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Paramount will acquire WBD. Under the terms of the agreement, Paramount will pay $31 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of WBD in a deal valued at $110 billion. The transaction has been … Continue reading "Paramount Skydance-WBD Merger Agreement Officially Announced"

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Samsung TV Plus to Be Exclusive MotoAmerica Race FAST Channel Home for 2026-27

Stephanie Prange — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:33:21 +0000

Samsung TV Plus will be the exclusive FAST channel home for live MotoAmerica races for the 2026-27 seasons, the streaming service announced. Samsung TV Plus and V10 Entertainment have unveiled a partnership with MotoAmerica that will bring viewers every live race and coverage of the seasons. The 84th running of the Daytona 200 kicks off … Continue reading "Samsung TV Plus to Be Exclusive MotoAmerica Race FAST Channel Home for 2026-27"

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EnTech Fest Panel: Passionate Audience Key to DTC Services Fandango and Angel Studios

Stephanie Prange — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:33:01 +0000

Building a passionate audience is the key objective at direct-to-consumer services Angel Studios and Fandango, executives said Feb. 25 during DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group’s EnTech Fest conference at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. “We want audiences to care,” said Thomas Hughes, EVP, head of distribution strategy and global partnerships at Angel Studios. … Continue reading "EnTech Fest Panel: Passionate Audience Key to DTC Services Fandango and Angel Studios"

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Netflix Declines to Counter Paramount’s ‘Superior’ Bid for WBD Assets

Stephanie Prange — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:14:07 +0000

In a surprise turn, Netflix has waved the white flag in its bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Netflix Feb. 26 announced that it has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. Netflix had earlier received notice from Warner Bros. Discovery that its board of directors has determined Paramount Skydance’s latest proposal constitutes … Continue reading "Netflix Declines to Counter Paramount’s ‘Superior’ Bid for WBD Assets"

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This Week’s MPN Video Podcast: Hollywood’s New Playbook, AI, Micro-Dramas and $100K Movies

Stephanie Prange — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:25:02 +0000

From AI search to micro-dramas and ultra-efficient movie marketing, the media business is changing faster than anyone expected. In this Next TMT Talks midweek check-in, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel report from DEG EnTech Fest in Los Angeles, where studio executives, technologists, and creators explored how AI is reshaping entertainment production, marketing, and distribution. One … Continue reading "This Week’s MPN Video Podcast: Hollywood’s New Playbook, AI, Micro-Dramas and $100K Movies"

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DEG EnTech Keynote: Netflix’s Ad Chief Says Viewer Experience Is Most Important

Stephanie Prange — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:25 +0000

Preserving the quality of the subscriber experience at Netflix is key as the service considers its advertising plan, said Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s president of advertising. “For us the viewer or member experience is by far the most important thing,” she said during a keynote speech at DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group’s EnTech conference Feb. 25 … Continue reading "DEG EnTech Keynote: Netflix’s Ad Chief Says Viewer Experience Is Most Important"

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1987’s ‘Retribution’ Among Horror Titles Due on Disc Feb. 24 From Severin and MVD

Stephanie Prange — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:27:39 +0000

The horror titles The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection 3, 1963’s The Ghost and 1987’s Retribution are being released on disc Feb. 24 from Severin Films and MVD Entertainment Group. Also available Feb. 24 from MVD and Severin is a Matt LeBlanc drama from the director of Retribution. The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection 3 … Continue reading "1987’s ‘Retribution’ Among Horror Titles Due on Disc Feb. 24 From Severin and MVD"

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‘Mercy’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through Feb. 22

Stephanie Prange — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:56:21 +0000

Amazon MGM Studios’ Mercy led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended Feb. 22. In the drama set in the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. … Continue reading "‘Mercy’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through Feb. 22"

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