MoviesL.A. Adds Media Piracy to "Public Nuisance" OrdinanceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 9, 2008 - 10:47am.
Los Angeles - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week expanded the ordinance that allows for the county to shutter a property that becomes a "public nuisance," such as in gang or drug-related instances, to include properties used to illegally manufacture and sell recordings and audiovisual works. "This ordinance is an important milestone in our efforts to curb piracy in Los Angeles," said Dan Glickman, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). "In its approval of this ordinance, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have officially recognized that piracy isn't just an industry problem, but one that has a significant impact on the local economy as well." Take-Two Sells "BioShock" Movie Rights to Universal PicturesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 9, 2008 - 8:17am.
Circuit City: Icahn Could Acquire Company if Blockbuster Can'tAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 9, 2008 - 7:38am.
Richmond, Va. - One month after revealing an unsolicited $1 billion takeover bid from Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI), consumer electronics retailer Circuit City (NYSE: CC) said on Friday that it will open its books to the video rental giant in preparation for a potential acquisition. THQ to Develop New Titles for Marvel, DreamWorksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 8, 2008 - 12:02pm.
New York - Marvel Entertainment said on Thursday that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with video game developer THQ (NASD: THQI), which will create video games based on the Marvel's kid-friendly Super Hero Squad franchise. The initial game is scheduled for release in the fall of 2009. Separately, THQ said it signed a deal with DreamWorks Animation to publish games based on the studio's 2010 fall animated feature film, currently under the working title "Master Mind." The film is billed as a satirical send-up of the superhero genre. House Passes Studio-Backed, Anti-Piracy PRO-IP ActAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 8, 2008 - 7:31am.
Judge Orders TorrentSpy to Pay MPAA $110 Million in DamagesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 7, 2008 - 12:55pm.
Webby Awards Winners Named; Colbert is 'Person of the Year'Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 6, 2008 - 11:26am.
Lycos Adds On-Demand Rentals to Lycos Cinema ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 5, 2008 - 12:05pm.
Waltham, Mass. - Lycos on Monday added online video-on-demand rentals to its Lycos Cinema service, which previously offered ad-supported viewing. The content available through the service will also feature the company's "Watch & Interact" technology, which lets multiple users to view the same video while chatting with one another in real-time. Lycos partnered with IndependentFeatures.com, which will offer films screening at the Independent Features Film Festival in July exclusively on Lycos Cinema. NY Attorney General Proposes Tougher Film Piracy PenaltiesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 5, 2008 - 9:58am.
New York - New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Monday introduced new legislation, endorsed by leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly, that would increase penalties on those caught trying to record films in movie theaters for piracy purposes. A Hole in the Apple?Authored by Paul Sweeting on May 2, 2008 - 5:37am.
If further proof were needed that Apple's much-ballyhooed deal with the
major studios to start selling movies through iTunes on the same day
they become available on DVD is somewhat-less than a game-changer, the Wall Street Journal is reporting this morning that Apple is taking a haircut on every movie it sells. Citing a "person familiar with the matter," the Journal said the studios are getting a wholesale price close to $16 for the movies Apple plans to sell for $14.99.
Rentrak Calculates Top Films of 2006-2007 Across PlatformsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 1, 2008 - 11:32am.
Portland, Ore. - The top-grossing films of 2006-2007 in the U.S., when including box office sales, DVD and VHS sales and rental estimates, and video-on-demand viewing, were "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (Disney), "Transformers" (Paramount) and "Cars" (Disney), according to data compiled by Rentrak. The only R-rated film to crack the top 20 was Warner Bros.' "300," while the majority were either action or family films rated PG-13. Rentak tracks data from 51 million set-top boxes, more than 10,000 retail and 12,000 home video locations, and 35,000 movie screens across North America and other countries around the world. Movie Studios Add Day-and-Date DVD Releases to iTunes StoreAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 1, 2008 - 8:54am.
tags: Apple | Movies | Sony Pictures | Disney | Warner Bros. | Viacom | Universal Studios | 20%% | iTunes Store | Lionsgate |
Paid Inc. Secures $2.5 Million for Celebrity FansitesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 29, 2008 - 9:06am.
Boston - Paid Inc., a provider of websites and fan club services for celebrities and organizations, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a new $2.5 million revolving credit line with Lewis Asset Management. WSJ: Blockbuster May Take Stake in Viacom Movie ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 29, 2008 - 7:25am.
Blockbuster Begins Selling Video Games, Consoles & AccessoriesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 28, 2008 - 8:34am.
Dallas - Video rental giant Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) announced on Monday that it has begun selling video games, game consoles and accessories at all of its U.S. corporate-owned stores, as part of the company's broader plan to significantly expand its game business. Movie Download Site Jaman Adds Arts Alliance TitlesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 25, 2008 - 10:32am.
San Mateo, Calif. - Movie download service Jaman.com on Friday announced a new licensing deal with Arts Alliance America, an independent film and DVD distributor. Titles that will be offered on Jaman through the deal will include "Super Size Me," "Conversations with Other Women," "Tully" and "Never Forever." File-sharing Hub The Pirate Bay Passes 12 Million PeersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 24, 2008 - 10:57am.
Los Angeles - The Pirate Bay, the notorious Sweden-based BitTorrent tracker site, has announced that it now serves more than 12 million peers, TorrentFreak reports. Furthermore, the site said that the ratio of "seeders," or those who allow uploads from their computers, to "leechers," who only download and do not share their bandwidth, is now 50/50. The ratio climbed from 20% seeders in 2004, to 35% in 2006 and 40% in 2007. THQ Developing "Journey to the Center of the Earth" for DSAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 24, 2008 - 10:46am.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ (NASD: THQI) said on Thursday that it is developing "Journey to the Center of the Earth" for the Nintendo DS, based on the forthcoming digital 3D film from New Line Cinema. The game is slated for release in July alongside the film, which will figure as the first digital 3D live-action movie. Nokia Taps Spike Lee to Direct User-Genrated "Social Film"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 24, 2008 - 10:38am.
White Plains, N.Y. - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) on Thursday announced a promotional partnership with filmmaker Spike Lee, who will "direct" a film that utilizes user-submitted camera phone footage and other content. GetBack Debuts Social Network for Users Over 35Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 23, 2008 - 11:18am.
Los Angeles - GetBack Media has launched its social network targeted at users over the age of 35, featuring partnerships with a range of firms to provide music and video content, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The company was founded by a team that includes the principals of DVD distributor Shout Factory, and is headed by president Chris Dominguez, a former executive at MTV Networks and iFilm. The company partnered with Universal Music to sell ads on the site and split revenues, and will feature music videos from the label along with Warner Music Group. GetBack also features TV content from Hulu, movie trailers from ScreenPlay, and song samples from All Media Guide. |
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