Not exact matches
I mean, the distributor of this
film told me that all of the work we have done — the
film festivals, all the press, the public appearances, the theatrical release — it all has one goal, which is to be No. 1
VOD on the first
VOD weekend, because there is so much product out there on demand that if you're not in the top five it doesn't matter anymore because people can't get through it all.
After large movie theater chains, like AMC (AMC.N) and Regal Entertainment (RGC.N), refused to screen the comedy following threats of violence from hackers who opposed the
film, Sony stitched together a limited release in theaters and a $ 5.99 video - on - demand (
VOD) rental and $ 14.99 purchase option on YouTube Movies, Google Play (GOOGL.O), Microsoft Xbox Video (MSFT.O) and a dedicated site starting Dec. 24.
If the
film is released early enough, say, within 30 days of a theatrical release, theater companies will get a cut of the
VOD revenues — likely somewhere between 10 % and 20 %.
The longer wait gives theaters exclusivity over
films, but as the window gets shorter, customers are more likely to wait for titles to come out on
VOD or rental.
However, you can view it online via
VOD at the
films website.
By clicking the «Watch It» button, you will quickly and easily find where that
film is currently playing across all viewing platforms: in theaters, on DVD / Blu - ray, or on
VOD.
For years, IFC has released more
films than any other distributor, but in 2015 it managed to outdo even itself with nearly 60 releases (though some were
VOD only).
Several additional distributors were excluded because all of their
films were released straight to
VOD without regular theatrical distribution.
Note that some
films listed below do not have any reported box office grosses; these
films were primarily or exclusively released on
VOD in North America (and / or had such a negligible theatrical presence that box office figures were not reported).
Note that some
films listed below do not have any reported box office grosses; these
films were primarily released on
VOD in the U.S. (and while all of them did also play in at least one theater for at least one screening, there wasn't enough of a theatrical release to have box office figures reported).
The
VOD - dependent distributor also opted to release more
films theatrically in 2015, increasing its box office rank from 106th to 58th.
VOD distributor Image is the only company here not to release a single positively reviewed
film in 2014.
Some
films are listed with a box office gross of $ 0; these
films were primarily released on
VOD in the U.S. (they did also play in at least one theater for at least one screening, but not enough to have box office grosses reported).
One reason might be that, including sub-brands Dimension and RADiUS (which emphasizes
VOD over theatrical distribution), TWC released more
films last year: 28, compared to just 20 the prior year.
If any of this made you curious about what the hell is happening in this
film, you can check it out for yourselves when Director's Cut comes to select theaters on May 10 and 11, and hits
VOD and Blu - ray / DVD combo on May 29, 2018.
VOD companies have swiftly established themselves as viable alternatives to the traditional big
film studios, but there is still the issue of distribution.
VOD platforms offer viewers an affordable one - stop shop — but the shop doesn't really exist, and this is at odds with the fact that, at its core,
film is a physical medium.
An aspiring horror filmmaker, his directorial feature
film, «Sting» is set for digital
VOD release 2016.
Art the Clown is back in the bloody new red band trailer for the long - awaited All Hallows» Eve spin - off Terrifier, ahead of the
film's
VOD release next month.
With
VOD and digital releasing becoming so popular, why do you feel your
film fits well in that platform?
Apparently Universal is cleaning house of old Blumhouse
films as they've dumped not only Mockingbird direct - to -
VOD, but now Stephen King's Mercy...
Macdonald's latest
film, How I Live Now, recently premiered at the Toronto International
Film Festival and will be released in theaters and on
VOD on November 8th.
The
film has also been announced for release on
VOD platforms October 2 with a theatrical run set for October 31.
Just after The Greasy Strangler screening at Fantastic Fest, and just ahead of tomorrow's
VOD and theatrical release, we sat down with the actress to discuss her initial hesitation in taking the role, the ballsy nature of the
film, her dance moves, and more.
During B - D reporter Chris Eggertsen's recent discussion with director Brad Anderson about his latest
film Vanishing on 7th Street (currently playing on
VOD before it begins a limited theatrical run February 18th), the Session 9 helmer talked about the next project he'd like to get off the ground, serial killer flick Jack.
«In Their Skin» is already available on IFC Midnight Cable
VOD and digital outlets — iTunes, Amazong Streaming, Zune, Playstation Unlimited and XBOX, and the
film comes to select theaters November 9.
You can catch the
film on March 17th in theatres and
VOD through IFC Midnight.
Recently acquired by Radius - TWC for a likely theatrical /
VOD release, the
film should find an audience, as it's hard to imagine that it won't ring true for anyone who's ever been on the downhill side of a formerly stable relationship.
«Mommy» star Antoine Olivier Pilon adds another fine performance to his résumé, but this
film seems destined to follow its brief theatrical qualification with a
VOD run that may wind up short of the finish line.
Watch Dree Hemingway and Besedka Johnson in Sean Baker's Starlet stream on Netflix, plus other great
films available on Fandor, MUBI, and
VOD.
Here's what's new and ready to stream now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now, FilmStruck, video - on - demand, and other streaming services... Pay - Per - View / Video - On - Demand It is a big week for
VOD debuts big and small, and few are bigger than The Fate of the Furious, the eighth
film in the car caper franchise with -LSB-...]
Zootopia Rated PG Studio: Disney Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD,
VOD This charming Disney animated
film finds a rabbit becoming a police officer in the integrated city of Zootopia.
Inside Out Rated PG Studio: Disney Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD,
VOD Pixar does it again with this brilliant animated
film about a young girl's emotions inside her head.
Samuel Brace on the rise of
VOD... Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path to find quality
films these days.
Zach Galifianakis, John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell, Jeff Goldblum, Will Forte, William Atheron (Walter Peck from Ghostbusters) and veteran actor Robert Loggia all make appearances in the
film which Magnet will send to
VOD on January 27th, before it makes its way to theaters later in the year on March 2nd, 2012.
One of the many
films to premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival was Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (which is now playing on
VOD and in theaters March 2).
The
film will be released by Oscilloscope Laboratories on
VOD on September 1.
While the
film had found a
VOD release through DirecTV three years ago, this marks the first official release for the pic that introduced the world to John Erick Dowdle and his brother Drew, the duo who went on to direct M. Night Shyamalan's Devil, Quarantine and even the criminally underrated As Above, So Below.
PBS Distribution hired two new executives just in time for Sundance who will be looking to acquire theatrical, non-theatrical, home entertainment and
VOD rights of
films, and Tim League and Tom Quinn's recently named Neon also announced its presence just before the fest.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I (Lionsgate, Blu - ray, DVD,
VOD), the number one box office hit of 2015, follows the lead of the Harry Potter and Twilight series by splitting the final book into two
film installments, making this the third of four
films.
Many of the
films that premiere at the Sundance Film Festival are hoping to attract a distributor and find a bigger audience, be it in theaters around the country or distributed through digital
VOD.
Among the movies we discuss are Ondi Timoner's Russell Brand doc, which opened SXSW, «Creative Control,» «Uncle Kent 2,» Sally Field in «Hello My Name is Doris,» Austin's Zellner brothers
film «Kumiko the Treasure Hunter,» starring Rinko Kikuchi, Sean Penn in «The Gunman,» Al Pacino and Bobby Cannavale in Bleecker Street's «Danny Collins,» and smart horror flick «It Follows» and its tug - of - war between theaters and
VOD.
Theatre owners were pissed when the cinema - to -
VOD window was downsized to 60 days earlier in the year («Unknown» was one of the
films available to buy on the telly after only a couple of months at the cinema) so they're likely not going to be happy about giving up a movie 3 weeks after it's debut.
January / February are usually considered the «dump months» for campy
films that have a significant enough budget that they can't go straight to
VOD.
The
film, which is being dumped in December by The Weinstein Company before being given a
VOD death sentence is just the type of
film to earn a single Oscar nomination in a category like Costume Design.
Alicia Silverstone, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Cryer, Brian Geraghty, Bob Odenkirk, Marcia Jean Kurtz and Paul Scheer also star in the
film which Gravitas Ventures releases on
VOD September 30th and theaters on November 8th.
In the future, day - and - date
VOD and theatrical releases of a given movie may become commonplace (if, indeed, a
film is released theatrically at all).
Deadline has word that Producers Distribution Agency (PDA) will release the
film in theaters (in partnership with Abramaorama and FilmBuff) starting October 11th at New York City's IFC Center and will be made available on
VOD including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Cable Movies On Demand, YouTube, XBOX, Sony Playstation, Cinemanow and Vudu.
Every week, we round up the new releases on MUBI, a subscription
VOD service that hand - picks
films from around the world and adds one a day, with each
film available to stream or download for a month.
Launched in 2003 by visionary entrepreneur Mark Cuban, the linear TV network and
VOD service programs a diverse slate of top Hollywood
films in beautiful high definition.