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Universal's 'Tower Heist' VOD fiasco: What went wrong?

feedproxy.google.com – First off, "Tower Heist" was probably the wrong movie to pick in an experiment where cooperation of exhibitors was needed.Big Picture: First off, "Tower Heist" was probably the wrong movie to pick in an experiment where cooperation of exhibitors was needed. 1 year 31 weeks ago via donnieyen
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U backs down on 'Tower Heist' PVOD

variety.com – Shortened PVOD window drew boycott threat from theater owners -- Universal has put the brakes on its plan to bow Brett Ratner's "Tower Heist: on PVOD three weeks after its theatrical release, in response to exhibitors' threats of a boycott. 1 year 31 weeks ago via donnieyen
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National Amusements Comes Out Against 'Tower Heist' VOD Plan

deadline.com – Theaters Demand Longer Wait For ‘Tower Heist’ Premium VOD Test Add Sumner Redstone’s exhibitor company National Amusements to the list of chains who won’t show Universal’s upcoming caper comedy Tower Heist. The 950-screen circuit said today that it won’t screen the Ben Stiller-Eddie Murphy movie if the the studio moves ahead with plans to test a shortened video-on-demand window that will make it available three weeks after it premieres in theaters for $59.99. 1 year 31 weeks ago via jetli
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'Tower Heist' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

movieweb.com – Director Brett Ratner released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for his upcoming comedy Tower Heist, which hits theaters nationwide on November 4. Click on the video player below which features Brett Ratner and producer Brian Grazer discussing the heist comedy on the set. Universal Pictures has also debuted a new poster for Tower Heist, which features Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy 1 year 31 weeks ago via jetli
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Cinemark to Universal: Do Early VOD and We Won't Show 'Tower Heist'

thewrap.com – Cinemark wants Universal to know that it tests the waters on early video-on-demand at its own peril. The country's third-largest theater chain announced that it will not carry "Tower Heist" if the studio goes ahead with its plans to make the film available to Comcast subscribers in Portland, Ore. and Atlanta. 1 year 32 weeks ago via jetli
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The New Trailer for 'Tower Heist'

comingsoon.net – The new trailer for Brett Ratner's action-comedy Tower Heist has been revealed and can be watched below. Opening in theaters on November 4, the film stars Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick, Téa Leoni, Gabourey Sidibe, Casey Affleck, Stephen Henderson, Judd Hirsch, Michael Pena and Alan Alda. 1 year 32 weeks ago via donnieyen
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Brett Ratner Not Involved in $59.99 VOD 'Tower Heist' Test

feedproxy.google.com – Universal and parent company Comcast are making the director's action-comedy available in homes three weeks after it opens in theaters. 1 year 32 weeks ago via jackiechan
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'Tower Heist' to hit video-on-demand three weeks after theatrical debut; $60 for price of entry

latimesblogs.latimes.com – In an audacious move that could shake up the way Hollywood has done business for decades, Universal Pictures plans to make its upcoming Eddie Murphy action comedy film "Tower Heist" available through video-on-demand just three weeks after it debuts in theaters Nov. 4. 1 year 32 weeks ago via Binh Ngo
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Former Oscar Host Steve Martin Writes Open Letter to Upcoming Oscar Host Eddie Murphy

feedproxy.google.com – The writer-comedian offers up words of advice to this year’s host. 1 year 34 weeks ago via donnieyen
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Paramount Moves Two 2012 Releases

feedproxy.google.com – “A Thousand Words” is getting pushed back, while “The Devil Inside” is moving up. 1 year 35 weeks ago via jetli
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