Returning guest Mike Fidler, former Sony SVP of Marketing, rejoins the podcast for an extended chat about where he thinks the future of media distribution is headed. We also touch on points around the increasingly crowded streaming market and gaming vying for consumers' attention.

 

Video Games with your Brother by Mystery Mammal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

We’re joined this week by show producer Charlie Showley, with reviews for Turning Red and Green Eggs and Ham, as well as the latest news of Dr. Strange’s long awaited theatrical release and physical release dates of upcoming movies this week.

 

Turning Red by John Latchem

Green Eggs and Ham: The Second Serving by Adam Kaunfer

Disney/Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Opens with $185 Million Blockbuster Weekend by Erik Gruenwedel

AMC Entertainment Narrows Q1 Losses Thanks to Superhero Movies by Erik Gruenwedel

Amazon, NBCUniversal Upping Virtual Product Placements Across Streaming Video Content by Erik Gruenwedel

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon by Stephanie Prange

Green Lantern by John Latchem

Most Guys are Losers by Stephanie Prange

This week we have reviews of the classic Charles Bronson action movie Breakout as well as the first season of the Apple TV+ show Slow Horses.

We recap news of the past week surrounding Peacock's upcoming original and licenses movies, and round out with physical release dates for Morbius and more.

 

Breakout by Kirk Sanderson

Slow Horses by Stephanie Prange

Peacock, Lionsgate Ink Movie Distribution Deal Beginning in 2024 by Erik Gruenwedel

Peacock Announces First Original Movies From Universal Pictures to Bow in 2023 by Erik Gruenwedel

Redbox Gets Access to $50 Million in Additional Financing, Stock Soars by Erik Gruenwedel

Disney+’s ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Top New Show, Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Top Returning Show Anticipated in May by Stephanie Prange

Morbius by Stephanie Prange

After Yang by Stephanie Prange

Cryo by Stephanie Prange

Secret of Skinwalker Ranch by Stephanie Prange

Kinky Boots by Stephanie Prange

 

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This week we look at the fallout from Netflix's Q1 earnings and streaming platform news.

We also cover release dates for steelbook special editions for Cabin in the Woods, Grease 2, the restored release of Charles Bronson's Violent City, and more.

 

Cabin in the Woods by John Latchem Grease 2 by Stephanie Prange Violent City by Kirk Sanderson Doula by Stephanie Prange MacGyver: The Complete Series by Stephanie Prange

End of the Line by Stephanie Prange

Where the Scary Things Are by Stephanie Prange

Row 19 by Stephanie Prange

Compartment No. 6 by Stephanie Prange

Analysts Weigh in Following Netflix’s Black Tuesday Financial Report by Erik Gruenwedel Analyst: Netflix’s Pain Could be Redbox’s Gain by Erik Gruenwedel CNN+ Subscription Streaming Service to Shut Down After Just One Month of Operation by Erik Gruenwedel

This month, Media Play News traces the history of digital distribution, including electronic sellthrough, digital rental, and streaming. Beginning 25 years ago with the launch of DVD, the evolution of how we consume media has led to the present-day ubiquity of streaming.

Childhood Imagination by Homie Cat is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributions License.

This week are reviews for Moonfall and the remastered release of 1967's In the Heat of the Night. We then cover a trio of thriller genre physical releases, The Batman physical release, and new shows coming to streaming.

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Moonfall by John Latchem

In the Heat of the Night by Thomas K. Arnold

Naomi Watts Thriller ‘The Desperate Hour’ Due on DVD April 19 From Vertical and Distribution Solutions by Stephanie Prange

Mel Gibson Spy Thriller ‘Agent Game’ Headed to Blu-ray Combo Pack May 24 by Stephanie Prange

Liam Neeson Thriller ‘Blacklight’ Due on Digital April 19, Disc May 3 by Stephanie Prange

‘The Batman’ Flies to Disc May 14, After Going on Sale Digitally April 18 at a Premium Price by Stephanie Prange

Season Seven of ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Streaming on Paramount+ May 20 by Stephanie Prange

Maya Rudolph Comedy Series ‘Loot’ to Bow on Apple TV+ June 24 by Stephanie Prange

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Cool Jazzy Bass & Vibraphone by M33 Project is distributed under a Creative Commons Public license

 

This month and next, Media Play News is celebrating 25 years of digital entertainment with two back-to-back special features.

This is an extended interview with Bob Chapek, CEO of Disney from Part One. Media Play News Publisher and Editorial Director Thomas K. Arnold gets insight into Disney's early days in making creative DVD experiences up to the present day with its move into streaming with Disney+.

 

Video Games with your Brother by Mystery Mammal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

This week we review Spider-man: No Way Home and the 4K remasted Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

Afterwards we recap streaming and physical release announcements for The Batman, Licorice Pizza, and many more features.

Spider-Man: No Way Home by John Latchem - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/spider-man-no-way-home-review/

Star Trek: The Motion Picture by John Latchem - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/star-trek-the-motion-picture-the-directors-edition-review/

Turning Red by Stephanie Prange - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/turning-red-to-debut-on-digital-april-26-disc-may-3/

Cyrano by Stephanie Prange - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/oscar-lauded-cyrano-headed-to-blu-ray-and-dvd-april-19/

Sacco & Vanzetti by Kirk Sanderson - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/kino-lorber-to-issue-1971s-sacco-vanzetti-on-dvd-blu-ray-disc-may-3/

Girl on a Chain Gang by Stephanie Prange - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/exploitation-classic-girl-on-a-chain-gang-due-on-blu-ray-and-dvd-april-19-from-film-detective-and-mvd/

Panda! Go Panda! by Justin K. Arnold - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/50th-anniversary-release-of-anime-classic-panda-go-panda-due-on-disc-june-21/

The Fallout + Kimi by Stephanie Prange - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/hbo-max-titles-the-fallout-and-kimi-available-on-digital-and-dvd-in-april/

Licorice Pizza by Stephanie Prange - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/oscar-lauded-licorice-pizza-headed-to-blu-ray-and-dvd-may-17/

The Batman by Erik Gruenwedel - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/the-batman-streaming-on-hbo-max-on-april-18/

The James Bond Collection by Erik Gruenwedel - https://www.mediaplaynews.com/entire-james-bond-movie-collection-reportedly-coming-to-amazon-prime-video/

This month and next, Media Play News is celebrating 25 years of digital entertainment with two back-to-back special features. This is an extended interview with Ben Feingold, former President of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment from Part One. We talk about how Ben pushed for the transition from DVD to Blu-ray and its fight against HD-DVD.

 

Video Games with your Brother by Mystery Mammal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

This week we review the physical release of Death on the Nile and the streaming release of the game show Is It Cake? on Netflix.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/death-on-the-nile-2022-review/

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/is-it-cake-review/

Reviews written by John Latchem.

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