Author: Tmera Hepburn
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Cinedigm Acquires ‘Films Around The World’ Library
Cinedigm announced it has acquired the entire classic films library ‘Films Around The World,’ which will add more than 150 feature films and more than 500 hours of audio to Cinedigm’s content arsenal. The library is comprised of classic dramas, thrillers, comedies and westerns, plus horror films from the 1940s cult film from the 70s,…
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Streamers are Retaining Subscribers by Leveraging Movie Premieres
The shift to blockbuster movies receiving home premieres has likely made a permanent change in the streaming industry. Although more theaters may reopen later this year and in the years to come, streaming services and movies alike have mutually benefitted from this straight-to-streaming arrangement 2020 threw at us. But mostly, streaming services have the most…
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Disney has Started Filming Live Action ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
Production has begun on Disney’s live-action film “Peter Pan & Wendy” with film crews kicking things off on location in Vancouver. The film will be based on J. M. Barrie’s novel by the same name and inspired by the original Disney animated classic from 1953. It will premiere on Disney+ in 2022. Vancouver seems like…
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Get Ready for March Madness with Classic Game Replays and Documentaries on Tubi
The free streaming service Tubi is here to get you ready for March Madness with a special lineup of basketball-themed content. With the tournament kicking off on March 18, these titles will be the perfect pre-game entertainment. Documentaries / Docuseries: CampusLore Live Basketball (2020) – Hear from former and current NBA stars each week as they…
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The Original “Mighty Ducks” Movies are Streaming on Hulu and ESPN+ For a Limited Time
Ok, get excited, 90s kids. Everyone’s favorite hockey trilogy “The Mighty Ducks” is streaming on Hulu and ESPN+ starting today. This news comes just before Disney+ drops its new spinoff series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” on Friday, March 26. The three original films are now available for Hulu and ESPN+ subscribers to stream, so…
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Watching Pirated Sports Costs the Industry about $28.3 Billion Per Year
Piracy has been around for as long as the internet has and continues to be a problem today. Despite content being readily available from legitimate cable and online sources, many viewers still choose to watch their media and sports illegally. In fact, a new study shows that sports piracy is costing service providers and rights…
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New Streaming Service ‘France Channels’ Set to Launch in the U.S. This Spring
A new streaming service is headed to the U.S. this spring. Dubbed the “French BritBox,” France Channels is a streaming service dedicated to showcasing French content, similar to how BritBox focuses on British-specific content. The service will be available to stream with both French and English subtitles. According to Deadline, the company says it will…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of March 15
Get ready for a full week of incoming new content starting today. Some notable new arrivals include former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Waffles + Mochi on Netflix. For something a little darker, try Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case, the true-crime high-profile case of Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael who was accused of murdering his wife…
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Streaming Titles Dominate the Oscar Nominations for 2021
Last year, the movie entertainment world saw a huge shift to streaming due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the proof is manifesting itself during this year’s awards season. Just as Netflix cleaned up at the Golden Globes, streamers and Netflix, in particular, are set to do very well at the upcoming Oscar Awards. Netflix has…
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YouTube and MLB Renew Partnership for 2021 Season
YouTube and MLB have announced the renewal of their partnership for the 2021 season for a third consecutive year. MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube premieres on April 7 at 1 pm ET with the Tampa Bay Rays facing the Boston Red Sox. The series will include 21 games and a new broadcast feature…