WWE Near New Deal to Keep ‘Raw,’ ‘SmackDown’ on USA Network, Syfy (EXCLUSIVE)
WWE is finalizing a new deal with NBCUniversal to keep its flagship shows " Raw " and " SmackDown " on USA Network and Syfy , respectively, Variety has confirmed....
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Vudu Launches ‘Share My Movies’ Program with UltraViolet
Walmart 's online video service Vudu is looking to make its digital libraries more attractive for users, with the service launching a "Share My Movies" program. The lending option, which...
First Look at ‘Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts’ Ride in Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort has provided a more detailed look at its "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" ride inside Diagon Alley , the expanded portion of the Wizarding World...
Xbox One Drops to $399 in June, Gives Free Access to Netflix, HBO Go, Other Apps
Microsoft said Tuesday it will offer a version of its Xbox One videogame console for $399 without the Kinect motion control sensor starting June 9 in all markets, and give...
34 Million Gamers are ‘Lifeblood’ of Industry
Success in the videogame industry is dependent upon making titles and hardware appeal to 34 million core gamers in the U.S., according to a new report released by the NPD...
Legendary Entertainment Promotes Trio of Film Executives
Film executives Alex Garcia, Jillian Share and Alex Hedlund have received promotions at Legendary Entertainment as the company is about to unleash "Godzilla" on moviegoers. Garcia now serves as executive...
Apple Close to Buying Beats Electronics for $3.2 Billion
Apple could be close to making its biggest acquisition in the company's history, offering $3.2 billion to purchase headphone maker Beats Electronics , which recently launched a streaming music service....
Smart Promo: Watch Godzilla Try to Eat a Fiat
If it's summer, it means car companies are revving up plans to promote summer movies, and Fiat has rolled out a clever commercial themed around Legendary Entertainment's "Godzilla," in which...
Disney: ‘We Actually See Growth in the Motion Picture Business’
Add Bob Iger to the list of high-ranking Hollywood executives who still see the film industry as a growing business for their media companies. "We actually see growth in the...
‘Godzilla’ Director Gareth Edwards, Legendary’s Thomas Tull on Doing the ‘King of the Monsters’ Justice
Hollywood can be a beast for anyone looking to establish a business. Movies and TV shows frequently fail. Financing can dry up instantly. And the outsized egos and conflicting agendas...