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Cineverse Acquires Giant Worldwide and Integrates Service into Matchpoint™ Platform, Bringing Deep Studio Relationships into Its Automated Media Services Ecosystem
Acquisition Brings Giant’s Existing Clients – Including the World’s Top Movie Studios, Networks and Leading Entertainment Companies – to Cineverse’s Matchpoint™ Ecosystem
UHD Blu-ray Capabilities Require Workflow Adjustments
While much or recent press has focused on the rapid growth in OTT, streaming media and digital entertainment, industry watchers shouldn’t overlook that there are some exciting,
Mobile Is the Next rEvolution in Video
While 2016 was a year of surprises, both welcome and unwelcome, 2017 promises to hit some new milestones of questionable merit as well. Evidence? Sony
Wine, Wisdom & Vision, 2016
A fine time had by all at last week’s Wine, Wisdom & Vision event, supporting the Entertainment AIDS Alliance. President Jeff Stabenau, VP Meri Hassouni
Is Increasing SVOD Adoption Due to the Longevity of VCRs?
Over one third of American households still own a VCR; can you believe it? According to GfK’s report, Over-the-Top TV 2016: A Complete Video Landscape, 35%
Press Release: Giant Interactive Streamlines iTunes Extras® Process with Proprietary Tools
New York, Sep 9, 2016: Demonstrating the synergies of its recent acquisition of interactive innovator Jargon Technologies, Giant Interactive recently announced the debut of a
You’ll Be Hearing More About OTT…Much More
If you follow the news about the evolution of home entertainment technology and consumer behavior, like we do, you can’t miss the numerous prognostications about
DEG Numbers Report Good News for Home Entertainment
The Digital Entertainment Group’s very positive YOY Q2 numbers were reported in a number of publications, including Variety and Home Media Magazine. Consumers reversed the
UHD Blu-ray Off To A Fast Start
There’s a fair amount of buzz in the home entertainment industry about the prospects for UHD Blu-ray. Many of Giant’s clients have begun enacting their
Be Where Your Viewers Are (And they’re in the living room, streaming)
It’s one of those classic marketing cliches, and it’s a classic cliche because it’s true. If you want to grow your business and sell your
Giant Interactive Acquires Leading Developer Jargon Technologies
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2016 GIANT INTERACTIVE ACQUIRES LEADING DEVELOPER JARGON TECHNOLOGIES New York — Giant Interactive, a pioneer in innovative
The Future Is Streaming In Your Home
If there was any doubt that streaming media was the next step in the evolution of home entertainment, that uncertainty should be completely dispelled by
On Super Tuesday, Vote Early, Vote Often (For the Home Media Magazine Nominees)*
As we do every year, we’re pleased to support our clients in the Home Media Magazine Awards, which recognize excellence in Blu-ray and DVD .
Understanding OTT and the Future of Entertainment
What DOES “OTT” mean and why is it important? It’s a term often used in the home entertianment media recently. In short, it’s an acronym
Before Embarking On App Development, Consider These 7 Steps
App marketplace is booming and it seems that every organization, from media companies to sports leagues, non-profits to entrepreneurs, is thinking about making an app.
What Do David Bowie and Movie/TV Distributors Have In Common?
“Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.” — David Bowie It’s a powerful statement…perhaps cliche, but truthful in its clear message. Those who
Will 2016 Be The Year of UHD Blu-ray?
It sure seems like it. 2015 ended with some serious momentum building behind this upgraded format. The latest home entertainment trend really began to pick
Happy Holidays from Giant Interactive
Happy Holidays From Giant Interactive Thanks for A Great Year As the Giant team closes out our tenth year, we once again extend a heart-felt
Giant Interactive Prepares for UHD Blu-ray, tvOS in 2016
Taking a Giant Step Into UHD 4K Blu-ray Expected to Prompt A Physical Media Resurgence Yes! Giant Interactive is pleased to announce that our authoring
Five Classic Holiday Films We’d Like To See On UHD Blu-ray
There’s a fair amount of optimism in the home entertainment industry that the films and TV shows on Ultra-High-Definition Blu-ray Disc will reenvigorate the physical
Is UHD Blu-ray Poised To Reenvigorate Home Media?
The next step in physical media for home entertainment is coming to a store near you. In fact, it may already be there. 4K UHD
Can The New Apple TV “Appify”…And Amplify…Your Business?
Can The New Apple TV “Appify”, And Amplify, Your Business? Hyperbole aside, can the new Apple TV change the world? From what we’ve seen as
Should YOU Undertake an OTT Initiative?
Say you’re a content owner. You (likely) license your content to the big services such as Netflix, Amazon and, increasingly, Hulu. But discoverability continues to
Does the Future of TV Lie Beyond Cable?
Apple’s announcement last week of their upgraded TV platform was, perhaps, a bit of an anti-climatic surprise. With the broadcast and home entertainment industries both