Tag: Universal
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Amazon’s Classic TV Deal, ESPN+ Price Hikes, LG’s $100K TV, and More
This week, Amazon and Sony Pictures Television reached an agreement that will bring several classic show’s to Amazon’s streaming services. Elsewhere, Disney announced a price hike for ESPN+, and Universal announced yet another streaming deal for its future films. And if you’re looking for an ultra-fancy OLED display, LG has a top-tier option for you.…
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Starz Signs Deal for Live Action Universal Films
Universal has signed another licensing deal – this time bringing Universal’s live action films in the U.S to Starz, following their previously announced Pay-One windows. The deal will start with the 2022 theatrical slate. Under the new agreement, Starz will have access to titles including the newest installment of the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World:…
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Universal Animated Films Will Now Land on Netflix After Their Peacock Window
Netflix announced a new multi-year licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group that will bring Animated Universal films to Netflix after their 4-month window on Peacock. This expands on a current deal between Netflix and Universal but now includes DreamWorks Animation titles as well. In addition to new releases, Netflix will also license rights to…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Spectrum App Issues on Roku, Universal Streaming Deals, and More
This week started off with Spectrum users experiencing issues on Roku platforms. Later in the week, Universal announced multiple streaming deals for its slate of future movie releases. Elsewhere, fuboTV and YouTube TV both added more channels to their respective lineups. We also heard rumors of Sinclair going after more regional sports networks, and the…
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Universal New Releases Will Exclusively Stream on Prime Video After Leaving Peacock
Earlier this week, Universal and Peacock announced that Universal new releases will stream exclusively on Peacock after leaving theaters, starting in 2022. Now, Amazon has shared that it has entered into an agreement that will bring those titles exclusively to Prime Video after four months on Peacock and before moving back to Peacock. Upcoming titles…
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Universal Strikes Deal with Cinemark For a Shorter Theatrical Window on Some Films
Cinemark Theaters has agreed to a proposal from NBCUniversal to allow movies to be released on VOD early, contingent on the film’s box office performance. The new agreement stipulates that movies that earn more than $50 million during opening weekend will have to remain in theaters for at least 31 days including five weekends, while…
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Has Coronavirus Changed the Movie Watching Experience for Good?
When coronavirus led to stay at home orders, theaters closed and movie studios were forced to shift strategies. Some opted to push back premiere dates, while others took a chance on breaking the traditional theatrical window and going straight to streaming. NBCUniversal announced in March that it would be skipping the theatrical window and taking…