Warner Bros. Pictures’ box office success looks to continue with the release of The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth installment in the 12-year-old franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The release, which generated a franchise-record $8.5 million in Thursday screenings, is projected to tally $66.5 million in ticket sales through Sept. 7, according to … Continue reading "Warner’s ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Looks to Top Weekend Box Office Following Franchise Record $8....| Media Play News
BERLIN — IFA Berlin, the world’s biggest annual trade show for home and consumer tech, opens its doors to trade visitors and consumers today (Sept. 5), beginning with an opening tour with high-ranking politicians, including Berlin Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and Senator for Economics Franziska Giffey. The show is expected to attract upwards of 215,000 … Continue reading "IFA 2025 Opens Today in Berlin With 215,000 Visitors and 1,900 Exhibitors" The post IFA 2025 Opens Today in Berlin Wit...| Media Play News
The horror thriller Weapons will be released for premium digital rental and sale Sept. 9 and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray Disc and DVD Oct. 14 from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film has earned $240.9 million at the global box office. From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the mind behind Barbarian, … Continue reading "Horror Thriller ‘Weapons’ Available via Premium Digital Sept. 9, on Disc Oct. 14" The post Horror Thriller ‘Weapons’ Available via Premium Digital Se...| Media Play News
DENVER — FilmRise, now a Radial Entertainment company, has announced at CrimeCon here a new slate of FAST true crime programming. Premiering Sept. 30 is “Murder in Mind,” which examines why killers kill. Across 10 60-minute episodes, viewers are taken on a journey to understand the complex series of factors and psychological themes that led … Continue reading "FilmRise Launches Several New True Crime Series on FAST Channels, Apps" The post FilmRise Launches Several New True Crime Seri...| Media Play News
Consumer spending on subscription streaming VOD platforms in the United Kingdom is expected to account for 40% ($6.2 billion) of the $15.4 billion in total video entertainment spending this year. Legacy premium television subscription revenue will reach 45% ($6.9 billion) of spending — a market lead that is projected to fall below SVOD by 2029, … Continue reading "Futuresource: U.K. SVOD Revenue to Surpass Pay-TV in Four Years" The post Futuresource: U.K. SVOD Revenue to Surpass Pay-TV in...| Media Play News
Roku Sept. 5 announced that all branded streaming devices in the United States will now have subscription (not free) access to virtual multichannel video program distributor YouTube TV for live sports. The new integration aims to make it easier to tune into NFL games, including YouTube TV’s exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket. The Google-owned platform will … Continue reading "Roku Brings Back YouTube TV for Sports, Entertainment Access Coming" The post Roku Brings Back YouTube TV for Sports, Ent...| Media Play News
The premiere of part one of season two of Netflix’s “Addams Family” drama “Wednesday” generated 3.75 billion viewing minutes for the week ended Aug. 10 — the second-largest weekly streaming total of 2025 — to take the top spot on the Nielsen charts for the week ended Aug. 10. About half (51%) of its watch … Continue reading "Nielsen: Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ S2 Part 1 Scored Second-Largest Weekly Viewing Total of 2025 With 3.75 Billion Minutes Through Aug. 10"| Media Play News
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its feature documentary Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story, offering viewers an intimate look at the controversial love story between the Norwegian king’s eldest child Märtha Louise and Hollywood’s self-proclaimed spiritual guru Durek Verrett. The documentary will release globally on Netflix on Sept. 16 Controversial shaman to the stars, … Continue reading "Netflix Bows Trailer for ‘Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story’" The post Netflix Bow...| Media Play News
Lionsgate on Sept. 4 announced it has promoted Gray Ainsworth to EVP and global head of operations and Mark Sgriccia to EVP of content operations and strategy. In Ainsworth’s expanded role, he will report to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President Ron Schwartz and oversee distribution servicing activities for all of Lionsgate’s feature film and television … Continue reading "Lionsgate Promotes Gray Ainsworth, Mark Sgriccia to Expanded Roles in Operations, Content Operations and Strateg...| Media Play News
IFA Berlin, Europe’s answer to CES, opens Sept. 5 with expected attendance of 215,000 and upwards of 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest in consumer technology and home appliances — with an emphasis on AI, robotics and smart technologies. The annual trade show, now in its 101st year, will begin with the traditional opening tour for … Continue reading "IFA Berlin Opens Sept. 5 With Keynotes, Exhibits and Lots of Buzz Around AI, Robotics and Smart Everything" The post IFA Berlin Opens ...| Media Play News
When Disney launched its ESPN Unlimited direct-to-consumer streaming platform last month priced at $29.99 per month, it also included the platform separately in an enhanced bundle with ad-supported Hulu and Disney+ at the same price for 12 months. Speaking Sept. 4 at the Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in New York, Jimmy … Continue reading "ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitaro: Disney Targeting Younger Streamers Via Bundle, Essentially Giving Away ESPN DTC, Hulu or Disne...| Media Play News
Paramount+ Sept. 4 debuted the official teaser and first-look images from the second season of “Landman,” which will premiere Nov. 16 exclusively on the streamer globally except for Japan, where it will follow at a later date. Co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, “Landman” is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and … Continue reading "Paramount+ Releases Teaser for ‘Landman’ Season Two, Premiering Nov. 16" The post Paramount+ Releases Teaser for ‘Land...| Media Play News
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release the classic musical The Sound of Music on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time Sept. 23 following a theatrical re-release marking the Oscar-winning film’s 60th anniversary. The 1965 film is an adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1959 stage musical, which itself was based on Maria von … Continue reading "Disney Slates ‘Sound of Music’ 60th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray for Sept. 23 Following Theatrical Re-Release" The post Disney Slate...| Media Play News
“Peacemaker” took the top spot on the Whip Media chart of streaming originals among U.S. consumers for the week ended Aug. 31. The superhero series rose from No. 2 the previous week. Season two of “Peacemaker,” based on the DC Comics characters and starring John Cena, debuted on HBO Max Aug. 21. Falling from the top spot … Continue reading "‘Peacemaker’ Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart Through Aug. 31" The post ‘Peacemaker’ Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Or...| Media Play News
AMC Networks Sept. 4 released the trailer for “Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order,” which premieres Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+, with new episodes on subsequent Sundays. The newest series in “Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe,” the six-episode first season of “Secret Order” focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, … Continue reading "AMC Unveils Trailer for ‘Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order,’ Premiering Oct. 26" The post AMC Unveils Trai...| Media Play News
Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters has proven to be a blockbuster streaming and theatrical success for Netflix, while the studio largely sits on the sidelines as a business spectator. The movie has become Netflix’s most-streamed movie with more than 266 million views, while a sing-along theatrical release topped the weekend global box office through Aug. … Continue reading "Sony Pictures CEO: Giving Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Seemed Like a Good Idea — ‘At the Time...| Media Play News
Online movie ticketer Fandango and short-form mobile video service TikTok have announced a partnership that gives entertainment consumers the ability to go from movie discovery to ticket purchase directly within the TikTok app. The collaboration marks TikTok’s first-ever movie ticketing integration powered by TikTok Spotlight, with Fandango as the sole launch partner. Consumers on TikTok … Continue reading "Fandango, TikTok Partner to Offer Consumers Links to Purchase Movie Tickets"| Media Play News
Lionsgate has named Apple TV+ marketing executive Justin Manfredi EVP of worldwide television marketing, replacing industry veteran Suzy Feldman, who is retiring after 10 years with the studio. In addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, Manfredi will build upon the Lionsgate Television Group’s focus on content licensing that encompasses its traditional … Continue reading "Lionsgate Names Apple TV+ Executive Justin Manfredi EVP of Worldwide Television Marketing"| Media Play News
Antipiracy coalition, Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), in collaboration with Egyptian authorities, Sept. 3 announced the shutdown of the piracy network Streameast. Through its 80 associated domains, the Cairo-based network logged more than 1.6 billion visits in the past year, including 135 million per month, making it the largest illicit live sports streaming operation … Continue reading "World’s Largest Pirate Sports Live Streaming Platform Streameast Shut Down"| Media Play News
Television tech company TiVo Jan. 9 revealed that the average global consumer spends almost five hours daily consuming and searching video entertainment – about 20% of daily life. The results are from a survey of 8,500 pay-TV and over-the-top video subscribers across the U.S., Europe and Latin America. “Consumers today are acting as their own … Continue reading "TiVo Says 20% of Daily Life Spent Consuming Video"| Media Play News
Seeking to simplify online payment transactions, Fandango Jan. 8 announced it is using Google Pay as a digital payment option for movie ticket purchases across its online, mobile and social ticketing platforms. Google Pay includes Android Pay and Google Wallet. According to a recent Fandango survey, 81% of respondents said they currently used some sort … Continue reading "Fandango Incorporates Google Pay"| Media Play News
HBO Max Sept. 3 announced that it would live-stream all upcoming All Elite Wrestling (AEW) pay-per-view events, beginning with “AEW All Out” on Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.| Media Play News
Cineverse Sept. 3 announced that The Toxic Avenger Unrated is on pace to be one of the company’s most successful multi-platform releases. The Macon Blair-written-directed horror/comedy movie, based on the Troma Entertainment superhero (played by Peter Dinklage in the latest movie), generated more than $2 million at the North American Labor Day box office through … Continue reading "Cineverse Lauds ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Box Office, Physical, Digital Pre-Orders"| Media Play News
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Skydance Media, the new owner of Paramount Global, says it “fully complied” with all anti-bribery laws closing the $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, the corporate parent to Paramount Pictures, Paramount+ streaming, Pluto TV, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, among other assets. That was the reported response to three Democratic U.S. Senators looking to … Continue reading "Skydance Says It Followed Anti-Bribery Laws Closing the $8 Billion Paramount Merger"| Media Play News
Netflix July 16 dropped the trailer for the upcoming final season five of the popular original sci-fi series “Stranger Things,” — nine years after the original launch of the series. Season five premieres with volume one (episodes 1-4) on Nov. 26, followed by volume two (episodes 5-7) on Christmas, and the finale (Episode 8) on … Continue reading "Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Trailer Ahead of Nov. 26 Launch"| Media Play News
Warner’s Final Destination Bloodlines was No. 1 on the DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group’s top 10 digital sales and rentals chart provided by GfK Entertainment for the week ended June 22. The sixth film in New Line Cinema’s “Final Destination” franchise — available for premium digital rental and sale starting June 17 — takes audiences back to … Continue reading "‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Tops DEG Digital Transactions Chart for Week of June 22"| Media Play News
Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon Dec. 6 announced that HBO Max is once again available on Prime Video Channels in the United States — two years after departing the platform that affords Prime members access to third-party streaming services. When AT&T-owned WarnerMedia launched Max in 2020, it couldn’t/wouldn’t come to fiscal terms with Amazon (and … Continue reading "HBO Max Returns to Prime Video Channels"| Media Play News
HBO Max July 14 launched a new brand spot showcasing the subscription streaming video platform’s expanding line-up of original content. “We have the honor of working with some of the industry’s best creative storytellers and we are proud to provide them with a platform to share their authentic voices,” Robert Greenblatt, chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and … Continue reading "HBO Max Releases New Branding Video"| Media Play News
Heading into the May launch of the $14.99 HBO Max subscription streaming service, WarnerMedia Entertainment has begun running ads on social media touting the platform’s content and the fact the series are not available on Netflix or Hulu. AT&T’s WarnerMedia (formerly Time Warner) has spent a billion dollars securing license rights away from third parties … Continue reading "HBO Max Launches Video Ad Touting Content"| Media Play News
HBO Max Dec. 22 released a new campaign introducing the streamer’s content line-up for 2022, featuring original programming, Warner Bros. films made exclusively for Max, and new content from the DC and Wizarding World franchises, among other content. New Max Original series include “Peacemaker,” starring John Cena as the vainglorious character Peacemaker from The Suicide … Continue reading "HBO Max Bows 2022 Film, TV Slate Marketing Video"| Media Play News
The soon-to-be-rebranded HBO Max is rolling out an enhanced browsing experience in the U.S. with dynamic video previews on the home page. When a user hovers over a title with a corresponding video preview, it will automatically play at the top of the homepage, instantly immersing the viewer in the content, improving discovery, and offering … Continue reading "HBO Max Enhances Home Page With Dynamic Video Previews"| Media Play News
The Netflix movie Straw took over the No. 1 spot on Samba TV’s list of top streaming programs for the week of June 2-8. The psychological thriller, written and directed by Tyler Perry, stars Taraji P. Henson as a woman pushed to her breaking point. No. 2 was the movie The Accountant 2, which began streaming … Continue reading "Samba TV: ‘Last of Us’ Tops Weekly Streaming Viewership Through June 8"| Media Play News
New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network FilmRise has acquired exclusive U.S. digital distribution rights to the prequel TV series “Taken.” Inspired by the international blockbuster film franchise, the series aired on NBC in 2016 and was recently streaming on Netflix. “Taken” ran for two seasons and has 26 episodes of 60 … Continue reading "FilmRise Picks Up Digital Rights to TV Series ‘Taken’"| Media Play News
FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired digital distribution rights to the reality series “Cheaters” from Goldstein Pictures Corporation. The deal gives FilmRise digital rights worldwide to the entire series. The package contains more than 1,000 episodes (692 30-minute episodes and 346 60-minute episodes) in 21 seasons of the … Continue reading "FilmRise Acquires Digital Rights to Reality Series ‘Cheaters’"| Media Play News
FilmRise, the New York-based film, television studio and streaming network, has licensed the North American all media rights, including AVOD and FAST, to all 12 episodes of the first season of “Truthseekers” from Big Media. The historical documentary series looks at some of the most enduring mysteries in world history. “This compelling docuseries features mysteries … Continue reading "FilmRise Obtains North American Rights to ‘Truthseekers’ Series"| Media Play News
New York-based film and television studio and streaming network FilmRise June 6 announced it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the historical fiction western Sanctified. Set in 1890s North Dakota, the Western follows an unexpected friendship between a nun and an outlaw as they rely on each other to survive a dangerous voyage across … Continue reading "FilmRise Acquires Global Distribution Rights to Western ‘Sanctified’"| Media Play News
Popular YouTube and TikTok content creator Dhar Mann and Bell Media president Sean Cohan will be the keynote speakers at next year’s NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit, which returns to Miami Feb. 2-6 at the InterContinental Miami hotel.| Media Play News
DENVER — FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, June 11 at the StreamTV Show here announced it has acquired exclusive North American distribution rights to the historical period drama series “Medici.” Produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle Company, in collaboration with Rai Fiction, Big Light Productions, Wild Bunch TV … Continue reading "FilmRise Secures North American Distribution Rights to Historical Period Drama Series ‘Medici’"| Media Play News
Paramount+ with Showtime June 6 unveiled the official trailer for Noah’s Arc: The Movie to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Logo series. Michael M. Jones, Tory Devon Smith, Cocoa Brown, Novi Brown, Angela Beyince, Josca, Evari Pickett, Tjay Williams and Robb Sherman will join the previously announced cast in the movie premiering Friday, June 20 … Continue reading "Paramount+ With Showtime Unveils Trailer for ‘Noah’s Arc’ Movie Due June 20"| Media Play News
French media giant Canal+ is set to begin distributing Netflix to Sub-Saharan Africa, becoming the first operator to distribute the streamer as part of its content offering across the 24 countries. Netflix is currently available only in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. In July, Canal+ subscribers in French-speaking African countries will be able to access Netflix … Continue reading "French Canal+ to Distribute Netflix to Sub-Saharan African Countries"| Media Play News
TiVo Jan. 18 announced an updated patent license agreement with Google that includes the search behemoth’s online television service, YouTube TV. The deal covers Google’s use of TiVo’s technologies worldwide and offers a license for Google’s products and services across Internet-based platforms and devices. Launched last spring, You Tube TV offers access to more than 40 … Continue reading "TiVo Ups Google Deal to Include YouTube TV"| Media Play News
Amazon has reportedly pulled the YouTube app from Fire TV devices – ahead of the Jan. 1, 2018 deadline Google previously imposed on the ecommerce behemoth for its alleged lack of the support for Prime Video on Chromecast. On its website, Amazon directed YouTube users to Firefox or Silk browsers to access the streaming video … Continue reading "Amazon Yanks YouTube App From Fire TV Devices"| Media Play News
