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Miramax Turns to Facebook Movie Rentals
Wed Aug 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Miramax, Facebook (all tags)
Twenty movies from the studio are now available on Facebook.
Facebook movie rentals are still a bit hard to get a handle on. Renting a movie on Facebook requires the purchase of Facebook credits which makes it less convenient and you're not getting better picture quality for the extra hassle.
Still, the folks at Miramax are giving the social media network a whirl. They've put 20 different movies up for rental at $3.00 a pop. You can watch previews and clips before renting and when you're ready to go for it, you've got a 48 hour period in which to watch your movie of choice.
The titles range from bad to great, like 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Kill Bill' and 'Chicago.' The price of each movie is 30 Facebook credits which comes out to $3.00 unless you buy a bundle. Of course, some of these movies are also available on Amazon at $2.00 each. So again, why use Facebook?
Source: Miramax eXperience
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Hulu Signs Deal with Miramax for Hulu Plus Content
Mon Jun 06, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Miramax, Hulu, Hulu Plus (all tags)
Select films will also be available through the free ad-supported model.
Some studios are hesitant when it comes to streaming content, but Miramax seems to have embraced the new format. Not only did they sign a significant deal with Netflix recently, they've also announced an arrangement that will bring their content to Hulu as well.
Hundreds of movies have been added to Hulu Plus for subscribers to watch now - in HD where available. The list includes titles like 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Scream,' 'Swingers,' and 'Good Will Hunting.' Fifteen of those movies will be rotated into free viewing every month, though you'll have to watch them with ad breaks.
"Making our films available via premium digital distribution channels is extremely important to Miramax," says Miramax CEO Mike Lang. "As one of the early promoters of Hulu and its CEO Jason Kilar, I couldn’t be more excited than to be in business with them today."
Source: Miramax
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Netflix Signs a New Deal with Miramax
Tue May 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM ETTags: Netflix, Miramax, Streaming (all tags)
The streaming selection expands next month with a range of Miramax classics.
Netflix streaming is getting better next month with the addition of a good chunk of movies from Miramax. Netflix describes it as "an incredible range of Miramax films" which holds quite a bit of promise.
Among the movies listed as highlights by Netflix are 'Clerks,' 'Bad Santa,' 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Kill Bill,' 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Chasing Amy.' Not a bad lineup, especially considering that it's only the tip of the iceberg.
Several of the listed films, including 'Clerks,' are already listed on Netflix as being available for streaming starting on June 1st.
Source: Netflix Blog
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'Gangs of New York (Remastered)' Blu-ray Announced
Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 06:45 PM ETTags: Miramax, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Martin Scorsese's epic crime drama is getting polished for a re-mastered high-definition release in February.
In an early announcement to retailers, Miramax will be releasing 'Gangs of New York' starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio in a re-mastered edition on Blu-ray on February 2.
Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Feature Commentary With Martin Scorsese; Costume Design Featurette; Set Design Featurette; History Of The Five Points Featurette; Exploring The Sets Of GANGS OF NEW YORK With Multiple Angles Utilizing 360 Degree Shots of The Sets; U2 Music Video The Hands That Built America; Discovery Channel Special Uncovering The Real Gangs Of New York; The Five Points Study Guide: Luc Sante Introduction And Five Points Vocabulary; Teaser Trailer; and Theatrical Trailer.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Gangs of New York (Remastered)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.
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- Gangs of New York (Remastered) (Blu-ray)
Miramax Details 'Ultimate Force of Four' for Blu-ray
Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Miramax, Disc Announcements (all tags)
As previously reported, Miramax will release 'Hero,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' and 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi ' on Blu-ray.
On September 15, all four films will be available individually or in a boxed set 'The Ultimate Force of Four.
All of the discs will feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and lossless soundtracks.
Supplements for 'Hero' include Hero defined, Storyboards, Inside the Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino & Jet Li, and a new Close-Up of a Fight Scene.
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'Iron Monkey' will contain a pair of interviews with Quentin Tarantino and Donnie Yen.
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The only supplement on 'The Legend of Drunken Master' is Behind the Master: An interview with Jackie Chan.
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Lastly, 'Zatoichi' will have a Behind-the-Scenes special and Video interviews.
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Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has been set at $39.99 ('Hero' is $44.99). The box set is $109.99.
You can find the latest specs 'Hero,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi,' and 'The Ultimate Force of Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 15.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Hero (Blu-ray)
- Iron Monkey (Blu-ray)
- The Legend of Drunken Master (Blu-ray)
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Blu-ray)
- The Ultimate Force of Four (Blu-ray)
Miramax Preps Four Classic Martial Arts Films for Blu-ray
Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Miramax (all tags)
Miramax will bring 'The Ultimate Force of Four' to Blu-ray this fall.
On September 15, Miramax will release 'Hero,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' and 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi' on Blu-ray. All four films will also be available in a boxed set 'The Ultimate Force of Four.'
Specs and supplements haven't been announced at this time.
Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.99 ('Hero' is $44.99). The box set is $109.99.
You can find the latest specs 'Hero,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi,' and 'The Ultimate Force of Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 15.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Hero (Blu-ray)
- Iron Monkey (Blu-ray)
- The Legend of Drunken Master (Blu-ray)
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Blu-ray)
- The Ultimate Force of Four (Blu-ray)
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