Exhibitors Sweat as Audiences Warm to the Studios’ VOD Experiment
Even without the details that box-office reports provide, it’s clear that the public is warming to watching first-run movies at home.
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As Universal Redefines ‘Direct to VOD,’ Studios May Find a Global Crisis Has a Silver Lining
Where Universal goes, others will follow, leaving closing theater chains hobbled.
Universal’s ‘Trolls’ Move Shows Studios Now Have Upper Hand Over Theaters — Maybe Permanently
It’s an experiment studios long have wanted to try: VOD means a larger share of revenue, and lower P&A, than theatrical.
Is That Movie Worth Paying For? Vudu Offers ‘Rental Redo’ For the Commitment-Phobic
The VOD rental market is small and highly competitive, and Vudu hopes new features will make its platform more attractive.
AMC Is Still In the Theater Business, But VOD Is a Funny Way of Showing It
Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy goes to HBO Max, Netflix buys out movie palaces, and Edward Norton curses crappy projection. None of this makes theater chains look good.
Nicolas Cage Knows That Most People Watch His Movies on VOD, and He’s OK With That
The “Mandy” star also explains why he’s frustrated by all the internet memes surrounding his performances.
Writers Strike: How Below-the-Line Crew Would Be The Biggest Losers
At the negotiation table between writers and the studios, there’s an unrepresented group that also has skin in the game: below-the-line crew.
CinemaCon 2017: From Jack Sparrow to VOD Debates, Here Are the Winners and Losers From This Year’s Gathering
Who came out ahead at the exhibitors convention in Las Vegas?
As Theatrical Windows Threaten to Close, Indie Film Needs to Yank Its Fingers Out of the Way
Today, all indications suggest the question is no longer if the studios will permit first-run home viewing, but when and how. Independent film must prepare for that now.
‘The Intervention’ Is The Perfect Indie To Watch On VOD This Labor Day Weekend — IndieWire On Demand
Clea DuVall’s irresistible ensemble comedy is the perfect holiday weekend treat.
‘The Lobster’ Is The Indie You Have To See Before The Summer Is Over — IndieWire On Demand
Few films this year are as bracingly original as “The Lobster.” Make sure to watch it ASAP on VOD.
IndieWire On Demand: ‘Krisha,’ ‘The Lobster’ And More Great 2016 Indies To Watch On VOD
Selecting a movie to watch on demand can be a tiresome chore. Fortunately, our film team has 6 recommendations you can’t go wrong with.
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