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Virgin Group Launches Film & Television Production Company

Written by Publisher on August 2, 2010

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group announced today the launch of Virgin Produced, a film and television development, packaging and production company, which has also entered into a joint venture with Relativity Media’s Rogue Pictures to develop, produce and market films together.

The Los Angeles-based Virgin Produced is led by former J2TV / J2 Pictures producers Jason Felts and Justin Berfield. Felts serves as Chief Executive Officer overseeing the company’s entire operation, and Berfield, Chief Creative Officer, will oversee the development team.

“For 40 years, Virgin has pushed the envelope,” Felts said. “At Virgin Produced, we look to break some old molds while providing talent a place where they know their work will be embraced and supported. With Rogue’s boundary breaking approach and Virgin’s entrepreneurial strength, the brands are perfectly suited for each other. We’ve got a great opportunity to provide a collaborative experience and produce amazing results.” Read the rest of this entry »

Image Entertainment Get Chain Letter in Latest Deal with New Films International

Written by Publisher on July 27, 2010

CHATSWORTH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Image Entertainment, Inc. (OTC: DISK.PK) announced today an output agreement to exclusively distribute all theatrical New Films International/New Films Cinema titles in the U.S. and Canada. The deal covers all DVD, digital, television, Pay-Per-View and VOD rights to all New Films current and future titles. The announcement was made jointly today by Nesim Hason, President of New Films International and Bill Bromiley, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Image Entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Buy Movie Mode Comes to Life this Summer with Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Must-See 3-D CGI Feature Despicable Me

Written by Publisher on June 15, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today unveiled Best Buy Movie Mode, an exclusive first-of-its-kind mobile application designed to transform the way moviegoers engage and interact with the films they enjoy. Available as a free download, Best Buy Movie Mode comes to life via “The Minionator,” created as part of an exclusive collaboration with Universal Pictures and tied to the July 9 release of its must-see RealD 3-D CGI feature “Despicable Me” produced by Chris Meledandri. Read the rest of this entry »

Screenvision Partners with Hannover House for Theatrical Release of “Racing Dreams”

Written by Publisher on May 21, 2010

Screenvision, the leading innovator in cinema advertising, has partnered with Hannover House, the entertainment distribution division of Target Development Group, to support the May 21^st theatrical release of Racing Dreams. Racing Dreams is an award-winning documentary that offers a poignant look into the lives of two boys and a girl who dream of one day racing in NASCAR®. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Buy Announces Instant Access to New Release Movies and TV Shows with CinemaNowâ„¢

Written by Publisher on May 18, 2010

Digital Entertainment Platform Debuts on Devices This Month

Best Buy Co. Inc (NYSE:BBY) today announced the availability of its new digital video service CinemaNow which will provide customers same-day instant access to new release movies and TV shows. The service will initially be accessible through select connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs, and on most PCs via the web at www.cinemanow.com.

Beginning this month,the service will be available on all new connected Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems from LG Electronics. CinemaNow is also expected to launch on an array of other devices from various manufacturers, including Insignia, later this year.

CinemaNow, the result of the previously announced strategic relationship between SonicSolutions® and Best Buy, will be powered by the RoxioNow™ technology platform.  Best Buy owns the legal rights to the CinemaNow trademark, and will use it going forward to market the service to consumers who will have the ability to buy or rent from an extensive library of premium content, including new release movies and TV shows, with no subscription required.

The platform will also allow customers to seamlessly access their premium content on a wide range of Internet connected devices from multiple manufacturers. The initial product launch, which is expected to be followed by an improved and updated version later this year, will allow customers to easily browse, search and purchase premium content through a highly-functional, straightforward user interface, and will deliver a high-quality viewing experience through enhanced playback technology.

NCR Grows BLOCKBUSTER ExpressTM DVD Kiosks in Six New Markets With Sheetz Convenience Stores.

Written by Publisher on March 20, 2010

Sheetz customers can access BLOCKBUSTER Express outdoor kiosks 24 hours a day for their favorite new and classic DVDs titles at $1 per night.

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) continues its expansion in the DVD-rental kiosk

market, adding Sheetz convenience stores to its growing roster of retail partners. By the end of March, consumers can visit NCR’s BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks at nearly all 365 Sheetz locations open 24 hours a day.

This represents NCR’s first major BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosk deployment in six new markets located throughout North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Sheetz customers can rent their home entertainment conveniently and affordably through NCR’s BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded kiosks, which offer DVD rentals for only $1 per night with no membership requirement.

The kiosks will be located outside Sheetz stores. NCR’s outdoor kiosks are a perfect fit for C-store locations that welcome customers 24-hours/day but have limited space. Customers simply swipe their credit card and are charged $1 per night until they return the DVD to any BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosk – not just where they originally rented the DVD.

NCR’s outdoor kiosk is the most secure and highest-capacity weather-protected DVDrental kiosk in the industry. With capacity for more than 900 DVDs each, the kiosks provide consumers the widest, most popular selection of new and classic DVDs available.

“At Sheetz we deliver convenience to our busy customers,” said Josh Campbell, Beverage/GM sales manager, Sheetz. “Our customers expect the best when they visit Sheetz, and we considered a number of different options when adding a DVD-rental partner. It is clear that NCR is thinking about the future of entertainment while providing the best customer experience today. We also liked that they were able to quickly deploy the kiosks across almost all of our stores.

We believe our customers will enjoy renting DVDs from BLOCKBUSTER Express. “Our DVD-rental kiosk deployments continue to rise as convenience stores such as Sheetz realize the added value they can bring to customers while they are making routine purchases,” said Alex Camara, vice president and general manager, NCR Entertainment. “By partnering with NCR, Sheetz is providing a prime opportunity for customers to maximize the convenience of their shopping experience, whether they are looking for food, fuel or entertainment.”