REPORT: YOUTUBE WILL SOON OFFER NEW MOVIES

Google is planning a significant revamp of its YouTube website to include new movies and television shows that would be offered at low rental rates and, unlike similar streaming sites, include commercials, Home Media magazine reported on its website Monday. The service seemingly intends to emulate the cable model of dual revenue sources — subscribers […]

2D HARRY POTTER COULD BE COSTLY TO THEATER OWNERS

While many Harry Potter fans and movie bloggers hailed Warner Bros.’ decision not to convert Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows to 3D, the news came as a blow to exhibitors who have invested heavily in converting theaters to 3D and IMAX and were hoping for a significant boost in revenue after […]