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Netflix Secures Streaming Deal With DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation said it had completed a deal to pump its films and television specials through Netflix, replacing a less lucrative pact with HBO. -
Dreamworks Animation Announced Offering Movies Through Netflix Starting in 2013
Dreamworks Animation's films will be available for viewing on Netflix. For Dreamworks Animation this mean bypassing the normal flow of film distribution and release, which normally sends a movie from theaters to DVD releases and then to premium channels. Therefore, instead of seeing Dreamworks Animation's films on premium channels and DVD sales and rentals, the films will now be more readily available to viewers through the Netflix online service. -
Dreamworks Animation Considers Creating its Own Film Distribution Segment
When Dreamworks Animation's distribution deal with Paramount comes to an end next year, the company may take complete control of the distribution of its films. By becoming self-distributors, Dreamworks Animation would have the opportunity to control the marketing and scheduling of its film releases. As theatre consolidation and advances in technology continue to make the distribution process easier and cheaper, the company may consider distributing its films electronically to theaters. -
High-profile Sundance Premieres Seek Distribution Deals
Many of the new films that will be released next year appear at Sundance Film Festival. For the first time, none of the titles in the premieres lineup will arrive with U.S. distribution deals. -
Paramount Pictures Begins Closing its NYC Based Film Distribution Office
Paramount, the second leader for market share of the domestic box office, is about to become the only major distribution company without a New York City film distribution operation. This bold move "follows the merging of Paramount's home video, licensing, and digital division," as well as the decision to create its own animation unit. -
Palo Alto International Film Festival Sparks New Film Distribution Discussions
The first ever Palo Alto International Film Festival was recently held in Silicon Valley, with the intention of celebrating the current technological innovations affecting film. Many of the films centered around Silicon Valley itself, but several others touched on the theme of the shifts in technology; the film "PressPausePlay," for example, looked at how "the digital revolution has made it easier for anyone to create and distribute art." -
New Indie Film Distribution Model Pioneered by Nichelle Nichols Comic Thriller Lady Magdalene's
A large corporate sponsor, in this case the nutritional supplement company Life Enhancement products, shares a portion of its revenues to help support the making of a film, which is then viewed for free, with advertisements from that sponsor attached to it. Through this model piracy could be substantially depleted, as movies would come at virtually no cost to the consumer. While this model may not work for feature films, which require vast sums of money to produce, it is perhaps a great resoluti -
AnyClip Signs Content Licensing Deal with Warner Bros.
AnyClips signs and announces the content licsnesing agreement with Warner Brothers Digital distribution. The most loyal audiences can watch and access WB's most beloved movies. -
Starz Signs Non-Netflix Streaming Deal in Latin America
Starz Media Worldwide Distribution Nov. 14 said it signed an agreement with Moviecity that enables subscribers of the Latin America-based pay-TV service (including Brazil) online streaming access to select Starz TV series and movies. -
New 'Titanic 3D' Trailer Released by Paramount Pictures (Video)
Paramount released the a re-cut trailer for James Cameron's massive blockbuster 1997 hit, Titanic, via the film's Facebook page Wednesday, Nov. 16. -
Warner Signs Film Distribution Agreement with LOVEFiLM
LOVEFiLM, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. as well as a European film distribution company, signed a deal with Warner which will allow Warner’s content to appear on LOVEFiLM’s digital distribution, which includes options of download to own and pay per view services. -
Disney and YouTube Strike Reel Deal
YouTube is to make Disney's library of films available on its new movie rental site for the first time.
This deal means that the films from Disney, those wholely owned by Pixar, and those from Dreamworks will be available through online streaming. -
The Jamaican Boxing Thriller is Expected to Roll out on a Limited Release
U.K. sales banner Jinga Films is stepping into the British distribution ring, striking a deal to distributor Chris Browne’s Jamaican boxing thriller Ghett’a Life. -
Epix Hires Iwanowski As Chief Marketing Officer
Epix, the premium pay TV channel which is owned by three Hollywood studios promotes Kirk Iwanowski to chief marketing officer. -
Lionsgate U.K. Firms up Details on Icon Distribution Deal in U.K.
Lionsgate U.K. confirmed that it will handle the release of Icon’s theatrical titles.Lionsgate U.K’s deals include taking on the home entertainment rights for both the Miramax and Nu Image libraries, actively producing British films, and supporting local productions as well as being one of the first companies to partner with Netflix in the U.K. -
Film Business Strikes Back at Google Over Piracy Act
Film industry calls Google out on its claims that legislating online piracy would destroy the Internet. The MPAA says that $58 billion is lost annually from the theft of movies, music and video games and that one-quarter of all Internet traffic is copyright infringing. They argued that the recent outcry from Google and other tech companies against the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) had more to do with economics than with concerns about civil liberties. -
Breakthrough Sets up Film Distribution Unit
Breakthrough’s new distribution division will represent independent movies across the arenas of television, theatrical releases, home entertainment, as well as digital platforms. The creation of this division will add to the Canadian Breakthrough’s television production and distribution units, fully integrating its entertainment studio. Apart from the growth of Breakthrough, this move also stands to help the independent film production community, which is currently in need of a real, flexible, a -
Xbox Live Update to Launch with Netflix, Hulu Plus
The big game is coming 2012 to include BBC (confirmed only for UK), CinemaNow, HBO Go, MLB.TV, and Comcast's Xfinity on Demand. Yourtube and FiosTv are on the partners list. -
Rango Film Company Signs Microsoft Games Deal
Blind Wink Productions, the studio founded by Pirates of the Caribbean and Rango director Gore Verbinski, has signed an agreement to create games for Microsoft starting with an XBLA title next year. Blink Wink looks forward to their deal with Microsoft, recognizing their multiple platforms for distribution, in a media world where audiences want to interact more directly with their content. -
FilmBuff Signs Streaming Pacts With 5 International Distributors
The film sales representative has struck streaming and rental pacts with YOU On Demand (China), Nyoo TV (India), Voddler (Sweden), BigPond (Australia), FetchTV (Australia) and Rogers On Demand Online (Canada). These deals will bring FilmBuff's films to a more wider and more global audience. -
Harry Potter Film Will be Off Shelf
As of Dec. 29, no more Harry Potter theatrical film titles (including Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection) will be shipped to stores, initiating a profitable home entertainment model not unlike the one at Disney, which periodically re-releases its classics for home purchase.
