An individual has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee for stealing and selling pre-release DVDs, copies of which were re-distributed tens of millions of times on pirate sites and networks before any legitimate release date. These federal charges stem from an investigation and a referral from antipiracy coalition […]
The first set of figures to be released in 2025 by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) in association with the Official Charts Company (OCC) reveal the Timothée Chalamet adaptation of the magical Roald Dahl classic Wonka worked its magic for UK audiences in 2024, with 821k individual purchases or rentals of the film […]
Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown has made a surprise new product announcement with the launch of its JB-DVD1811 DVD player. This compact and fully featured DVD player is in response to retailer requests following many CE brands stopping the production of new players. “Our loyal independent retailers across the UK have been calling out for a low-cost […]
Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, has announced that Barbie – the number one movie of 2023 – will be available to rent on Blu-ray Disc and DVD at Redbox kiosks across the US from October 17th. Through the Redbox app, consumers can easily locate their nearest Redbox kiosk and reserve their […]
Streaming platform Netflix mailed out its last DVD in the US on September 29th, ending a 25 year service. Netflix said that the first movie mailed out was the Tim Burton cult-comedy Beetlejuice, and that more than 5.2 billion DVDs have been sent out since then. The most-rented DVD was the sports drama The Blind […]
Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, has announced it will increase the number of catalogue and niche titles in its kiosks across the US to serve former Netflix DVD customers. As Netflix closes its DVD operations this week, Redbox has been working to provide content that the former DVD.com audience will enjoy […]
Crunchyroll has announced its upcoming home entertainment release schedule, with physical editions of fan favourite anime available starting May 22nd. Titles available for purchase include SPY x FAMILY, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Attack on Titan, Platinum End, and many more. The anime streaming service is offering enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase physical DVDs and […]
Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment has confirm that their latest Motor Racing documentary, Hunt vs Lauda: The Next Generation, directed by Charlotte Fantelli, will be released on DVD & Digital Download from November 28th. Audiences can relive the legendary story of two of the most iconic racing drivers in history as their fierce rivalry is rekindled by […]
Findings from UK mobile telco Three’s report, Mobile Britain 2022, showing how Brits have been swiping, sharing and connecting, reveals a 5G boom in the last year, with usage increasing by 385 per cent on Three’s superfast network. 5G data carried on Three’s network is now more than double that of 3G – overtaking it […]
From the creator of Smoking Guns, Original Gangster and Red Rage comes Savvas D. Michael’s latest crime thriller, The Bezonians. The film will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from May 2nd. The film stars ex-footballer and film hard-man Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels / Snatch), alongside Marina Sirtis (Star Trek), […]