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News•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Eyeing Outsized ‘Scream 7’ Theatrical Weekend Debut Following Record $7.8 Million Thursday Screening Revenue
Paramount Pictures is banking on the seventh installment of the Scream franchise to deliver a blockbuster opening, projecting a $51 million weekend in North America. The film posted a record $7.8 million from Thursday preview screenings in select markets, despite mixed critical reception. Competing releases include Sony’s GOAT at $11.5 million and Warner Bros.’ Wuthering Heights at $6.7 million. The remainder of the weekend slate, comprising six smaller titles, is expected to generate just $11.9 million combined.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Three TV5MONDE FAST Channels Launch on Plex
TV5MONDE announced that its three free‑ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channels—Chefs, Voyage, and Info—are now available on Plex across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. The rollout covers Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Mexico, with...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
AMC Networks Previews ‘Vampire Lestat’ Series Premiering in June
AMC Networks unveiled a preview of “The Vampire Lestat,” the next chapter of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, set to debut in June 2026 on AMC and AMC+. The series follows Lestat’s electric multi‑city rock tour, intertwining his rising fame with a...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
EnTech Fest Panel: Passionate Audience Key to DTC Services Fandango and Angel Studios
At the Digital Entertainment Group’s EnTech Fest, Angel Studios and Fandango highlighted the importance of cultivating passionate, direct‑to‑consumer audiences. Angel’s 2.1 million members vote on every title, paying a monthly fee for theater tickets and streaming access. Fandango, now operating under...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Lauds ‘Besties’ Netflix Relationship
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron highlighted the growing partnership with Netflix, noting that exclusive theatrical events such as the KPop Demon Hunters premiere and the Stranger Things series finale drove 35% of the film's total audience and generated $15 million in...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Paramount+ Loses 100,000 Subs in Q4, Narrows DTC Fiscal Loss 45%
Paramount+ reported 79 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers at the end of Q4 2025, a decline of 100,000 from the September count. Quarterly revenue jumped 17% to $1.84 billion, while DTC revenue edged up to $2.21 billion. The DTC operating loss narrowed dramatically by 45%...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
‘The Pitt’ Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart Through Feb. 22
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” retained the #1 spot on Whip Media’s weekly streaming originals chart for U.S. viewers during the week ending Feb. 22. The series, starring Noah Wyle, is in its second season, which runs from Jan. 8 through...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Lionsgate’s ‘The Housemaid’ Remains Atop U.K. Weekly Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Feb. 25
Lionsgate’s thriller *The Housemaid* retained the No. 1 spot on the U.K. weekly home‑entertainment sales chart for a second consecutive week, underscoring its strong consumer appeal. Disney’s *Zootopia 2* held steady at No. 2 following its recent digital retail launch, while Signature’s *Dracula*...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Amazon MGM Studios Bows Trailer For Action Thriller ‘Pretty Lethal’ Streaming on Prime Video March 23
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the trailer for its new action thriller “Pretty Lethal,” set to debut on Prime Video on March 23, 2026. The film features an ensemble cast led by Uma Thurman and includes five professional ballerinas—Maddie Ziegler, Lana...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
‘Wicked: For Good’ Spends Third Week at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts
Universal's "Wicked: For Good" topped the Circana VideoScan combined disc sales chart for the third consecutive week ending Feb 7, 2026. It also retained the #1 spot on both the dedicated Blu‑ray and 4K disc charts. The companion Wicked collection moved...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Men’s Gold Medal Hockey Game Averaged 18.9 Million Viewers Across NBC, Peacock
Team USA secured a 2‑1 overtime victory over Canada to claim its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. The game averaged 18.9 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, peaking at 26 million during Jack Hughes’ winning goal,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Netflix: Tyra Banks’ ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Topped Weekly Streaming Through Feb. 22
Tyra Banks’ three‑part documentary "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Model" topped Netflix’s weekly overall streaming chart with 14.2 million views through Feb. 22, becoming the platform’s most‑watched title. The series offers candid interviews with former contestants and judges, revisiting the controversial legacy...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Antenna: New U.S. SVOD Subscribers Fell 33% in 2025
U.S. subscription video‑on‑demand (SVOD) growth stalled in 2025, with new subscriber additions dropping 33% to 18 million versus 27 million in 2024, according to Antenna data. Quarterly growth slowed to 7% in Q4, down from 12% a year earlier. Netflix remained the...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
The Trade Desk Launches ‘Ventura Ecosystem’ to Further Optimize CTV Advertising
The Trade Desk unveiled the Ventura Ecosystem, a collaborative framework linking global TV operating systems and streaming platforms to streamline connected‑TV (CTV) advertising. The initiative offers participants access to The Trade Desk’s ad‑tech suite—including OpenPath, Unified ID 2.0/EUID, OpenAds, and upcoming...
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