Erik Gruenwedel

Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing coming-of-age drama Regretting You, starring Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, Willa Fitzgerald, Clancy Brown and Mason Thames, across digital retail platforms, beginning Nov. 25. The movie, which generated $87 million at the global box office, including $47.2 million across North American screens, will include more than 20 minutes … Continue reading "Paramount Releasing ‘Regretting You’ Across Digital Retail Platforms Nov. 25"

Lionsgate Nov. 20 released the first official tease trailer for prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, set to launch in theaters a year from now on Nov. 20, 2026. The movie storyline revisits the world of Panem and follows young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, … Continue reading "Lionsgate Bows Trailer For New ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Opening Nov. 20, 2026"

In a New York City press presentation, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, announced the renewal of two “Game of Thrones” franchise series, “House of the Dragon” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” extending each series’ run through 2028. Both series will stream on HBO Max and air on HBO. … Continue reading "HBO, HBO Max Announce Season Renewals for Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Franchise Series Through 2028"

In a New York City press presentation, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, announced the renewal of two “Game of Thrones” franchise series, “House of the Dragon” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” extending each series’ run through 2028. Both series will stream on HBO Max and air on … Continue reading "HBO Announces Season Renewals for Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Franchise Series Through 2028"

Nearly three in five kids (58%) plan to ask for a video game-related gift for the winter holidays, according to new data from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), with more than 205 million Americans playing video games every week. Video games are among the top three items on kids’ wish lists, close behind money and … Continue reading "ESA: 58% of Kids Want Video Game Gifts for Winter Holidays"

Lionsgate reported second-quarter (ended Sept. 30) home entertainment revenue of $134.9 million, which was up 6.2% from revenue of $127 million in the prior-year period, according to a regulatory filing. The studio derives home entertainment revenue from the sale or rental of movie productions and acquired or licensed films, and certain television programs (including theatrical … Continue reading "Lionsgate Ups Quarterly Home Entertainment Revenue 6.2% to $134.9 Million"

Cineverse Nov. 14 reported a second-quarter (ended Sept. 30) net loss of $5.7 million on revenue of 12.4 million, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million on revenue of $12.7 million in the previous-year period. Streaming and digital revenue dropped 5% to $9.6 million, from $10.1 million, while base distribution revenue increased 39% to … Continue reading "Cineverse Ups Quarterly Loss on Expanded Theatrical Slate, Marketing Costs"

Alliance Entertainment Nov. 12  reported an 11% YOY spike in revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 to $254 million, while net income soared to $4.9 million from just $397,000 in the same quarter last year. Gross profit rose 46% to $37.2 million. Physical movie sales, encompassing the DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Ultra HD formats, … Continue reading "Alliance Entertainment Explodes Quarterly Profit to $4.9 Million"

Amazon Nov. 11 announced that its ad-supported Prime Video streaming platform now reaches 315 million global viewers monthly. The e-commerce giant made the announcement at the annual “unBoxed” event in Nashville, Tenn. Amazon, which transferred all Prime Video subscribers to ad-supported in January 2024 unless they optioned out, says the tally represents an unduplicated average … Continue reading "Prime Video Says Ad-Supported Platform Reaches 315 Million Global Viewers"

The number of U.K. households accessing subscription VOD services dropped by 100,000 in the third quarter (ended Sept. 30), according to new data from Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB). The agency found that 20.5 million U.K. homes (69.5%) had access to a SVOD service in Q3 2025. This was down from 20.6 million U.K. homes … Continue reading "U.K. Loses 100,000 SVOD Homes in Q3, Netflix Still Dominant Streamer"