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Amazon to introduce its best-selling Fire TV family of devices in Japan

The Amazon Fire TV streaming box comes packed with 4K Ultra HD, a quad core processor, dedicated GPU, best-in-class Wi-Fi, and expandable storage with microSD—all for ¥12,980 Fire TV Stick is the most powerful streaming media stick with a dual-core processor and dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi—all for ¥4,980 Say it, watch it—use voice search that actually…

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Mr. Robot will be available for Amazon Prime members in US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan at no additional charge

Multi-regional deal brings Mr. Robot to Prime members in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Austria and Japan The dramatic thriller starring Rami Malek and Christian Slater has received rave reviews by fans and critics alike, and currently boasts an IMDb rating of 9.0/10 SEATTLE, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)— One of the most critically-acclaimed and popular…

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Netflix becomes exclusive subscription streaming home of two hit series Zoo and Jane The Virgin

Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix and CBS announced today an agreement to make Netflix the exclusive subscription streaming home of two hit series, Zoo and Jane The Virgin, in more than 50 countries around the world. The first season of Zoo is now available on Netflix in the U.S., and in the…

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Netflix acquired subscription video on demand (SVOD) rights on a global basis to COLONY

Netflix Acquires Second Window SVOD Rights to COLONY, Which Premieres on USA Network January 14Sep 28, 2015 Beverly Hills, CA, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix, Inc., Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions announced today that Netflix has acquired subscription video on demand (SVOD) rights on a global basis to COLONY, a highly anticipated new drama from Carlton…

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Netflix commissioned House of Tomorrow to produce the twelve new episodes of Black Mirror as a Netflix original series

Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, will bring viewers twelve all-new episodes of Charlie Brooker's critically acclaimed, mind-bending anthology series Black Mirror. Netflix has commissioned House of Tomorrow to produce the twelve new episodes as a Netflix original series. House of Tomorrow's Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, who…

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Netflix Unveils When Fandom Begins For Some of Today’s Most Popular Series

Los Gatos, Calif., 2015-9-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — It may have taken Walter White nearly an entire season to become Heisenberg and Frank Underwood 13 episodes to become VP (spoiler alert!), but it turns out fans committed to these series long before those plot twists unfolded. Hint: it wasn’t in the pilot episode. Netflix analyzed…

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NRF’s Halloween Consumer Spending Survey: 157 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ready to embrace cooler weather, fall traditions and spirited celebrations, more than 157 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The average person celebrating will spend $74.34, compared with $77.52 last…

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Amazon Prime now available for just $67

Discount begins this Friday at 12:00 a.m. ET and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT SEATTLE, 2015-9-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—In celebration of five Emmy wins for Amazon Original series Transparentat the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, Amazon today announced that Amazon Prime will be available for just $67. This one day discount will start on Friday, September 25…

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NRF’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey: Minions and “Star Wars” characters on the lists of adults, children and pets

Witch Tops NRF’s Adult Costume List for 11th Year in a Row WASHINGTON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Little yellow Minions, pint-size Yodas and pretty pink princesses are planning a takeover this Halloween as consumers’ costume decisions shed light on an epic year for pop-culture fanatics. According to NRF’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey…

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Amazon Fire TV now with more channels, apps, and games than any other streaming media player

Popular new titles include AT&T U-Verse, HBO NOW, Pac Man 256, Orbitz, Quiplash, Tastemade, and Tennis Channel Everywhere; FOX NOW, FXNOW, Poker Central, and Turner Classic Movies coming soon Pluto TV and Sling TV report that Fire TV devices rank at the top for customer engagement Fire TV’s integrated voice search continues to expand—now includes…

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Netflix will be the global home of the upcoming Anime series AJIN: Demi–Human

The 13 Episode Series will Premiere on Netflix Around the World in 2016 Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix and Polygon Pictures together announce the world's leading Internet TV network will be the global home of the upcoming Anime series, AJIN: Demi–Human. Netflix members in Japan will be able to watch each episode…

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Bill Wolff named executive producer of Chelsea Handler’s new series premiering in all Netflix territories in 2016

Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bill Wolff has been named executive producer of Chelsea Handler's radical refresh of the talk show for the global on-demand generation, premiering in all Netflix territories in 2016 for all members to enjoy however and whenever they like. It was also announced today that the show will…

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Carolina Panthers’ safety Tre Boston to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich for Harris Teeter

Charlotte, N.C., 2015-9-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boston to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Where Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Tuesday, Sept. 15, Carolina Panthers’ safety Tre Boston will team up with Harris Teeter…

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Seven-time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood will be the headline act at the 2015 Belk Bowl this December

CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Belk Bowl is thrilled to announce that superstar and seven-time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood will be the headline act at the 2015 Belk Bowl this December. The 14th annual Belk Bowl will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Bank of America…

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Philippines: SM Group to bring the Disney brand of stories closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (September 1, 2015), the SM Group announced a collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring the Disney brand of stories closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities. The two companies aim to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars brands…

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Amazon Prime members in US, UK, Germany and Austria will now be able to download movies and TV episodes to iOS and Android Platforms

Prime members can download movies and TV episodes to iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets and Fire devices at no additional charge Allows for offline viewing—on a plane, in a car, at the beach or wherever members want to watch Prime Video SEATTLE, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that Prime members in…

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Vodafone Spain will bring Netflix onto a Spanish TV platform for the first time

•Vodafone customers will be able to watch Netflix on their TV through Vodafone TV •Partnership with Netflix to make wide variety of entertainment, including exclusive series, films and documentaries, easily available through Vodafone TV Madrid, Spain, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vodafone Spain today announced an agreement that will bring Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network,…

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Tesco the first UK supermarket to tap into the rapidly growing vinyl music market

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-8-31 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco will become the first UK supermarket to tap into the rapidly growing vinyl music market next week when it will sell the new album by British rock legends Iron Maiden. Maiden’s first studio offering in five years, The Book Of Souls, will be released on Friday September…

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Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row adds superstar Jason Derulo to New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row adds international superstar Jason Derulo to the fall season’s biggest fashion, dance and music event. Set to close out New York Fashion Week with a massive celebration, Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row will take the stage live at The Theater at Madison Square…

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New Netflix original series based on “HIBANA” by Naoki Matayoshi will premiere globally on Netflix in 2016

Tokyo, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix Inc., the world's leading Internet television network, today announced a new Netflix original series based on "HIBANA," the novel by Naoki Matayoshi that won the 153rd Akutagawa Prize, which will premiere globally on Netflix in 2016. "HIBANA" (Spark) is the first novella by the comedian, Haiku Poet and scriptwriter, Naoki…

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Netflix to lease a significant portion of the ICON office tower at Sunset Bronson Studios

14-Story Office Tower Is Now Over 60% Leased Los Gatos and Los Angeles, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world's leading Internet TV network, and Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) today announced an agreement in which Netflix will lease a significant portion of the ICON office tower at Sunset Bronson Studios. The growing Southern California…

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SoftBank will exclusively offer a fully integrated Netflix experience, including billing, when Netflix Japan launches on September 2

TOKYO, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — SoftBank Corp, Japan’s leading mobile provider, and Netflix Inc., the world’s leading Internet TV network, today announced SoftBank, among Japanese telecommunications companies, will exclusively offer a fully integrated Netflix experience, including billing, when Netflix Japan launches on September 2. Netflix also announced monthly pricing for the Japanese market as follows: -Basic Plan…

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Sinclair Oil “Dino” returns to the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK & SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — This Thanksgiving will be positively pre-historic as the legendary Sinclair Oil “Dino” returns to the 89th Macy’s (NYSE:M) Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, Nov. 26, Sinclair Oil Corporation’s magnificent mascot will be transformed into a 77-foot long balloon giant, ready to take flight in…

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Jordin Sparks partners with General Growth Properties, Inc. to promote her third album, Right Here Right Now releasing on August 21, 2015

NEW YORK, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Grammy-Nominated Sony Music Recording Artist, Jordin Sparks, announces an exclusive marketing partnership with General Growth Properties, Inc. (GGP) to promote her highly anticipated third album, Right Here Right Now releasing on August 21, 2015. The partnership includes a national sweepstakes, live-stream performance event, a series of exclusive content releases,…

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Netflix to premiere the original documentary Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom, directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, on October 9, 2015

Captivating Film Profiles Ukrainian Youth Movement and the Nation’s Struggle for Freedom Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-8-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, will premiere the original documentary Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, on Friday, October 9, 2015 exclusively to Netflix members worldwide. Chronicling events that unfolded…

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Sainsbury’s supports the Parade stage in Millennium Square at this year’s Leeds Pride event

LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time, Sainsbury’s is supporting the Parade stage in Millennium Square at this year’s Leeds Pride event. 180 colleagues from stores across West Yorkshire have signed up for the parade and even more will be cheering from the crowds on the day. The Sainsbury’s team will follow…

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The Co-operative and CBES Ltd treated Children from the Starlight Ward with pop music fest at the Manchester Arena

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Children from the Starlight Ward at University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM) were left starstruck after a pop music treat at the Manchester Arena arranged by The Co-operative and contractors CBES Ltd. The children and their parents saw a host of acts including James Bay,…

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Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand launches new digital magazine service

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reading magazines is something of a national pastime, which is why Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand has launched a new digital magazine service - giving customers access to a library of almost 1,000 titles online.  Approximately 1,000 digital magazines available with a range of subscription options  Sign up now…

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Netflix adds three new animated series to its growing slate of original preschool content

Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Expanding its award-winning programming for everyone in the household, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world’s leading Internet TV network adds three new animated series to its growing slate of original preschool content. On the heels of this month’s earlier announcement of preschool original series Cirque du Soleil -…

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Seafair personalities to visit Starbucks® locations throughout the Seattle area every Wednesday from June 17 through July 29

SEATTLE, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the next few months in Seattle, a king and queen will be crowned. Pirates and clowns will make mischief in local parades. And, hydroplanes will race across Lake Washington. As those who reside in the Emerald City know, it’s time for Seafair, the region’s premier summer festival. Starbucks is…

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