John Latchem is the Executive Editor of Media Play News. With a focus on the entertainment industry, John covers topics related to home entertainment, including disc sales, streaming viewership, and new releases. His articles provide insights into the latest trends and developments in the world of media and entertainment.
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John Latchem's focus is on home entertainment, including Blu-ray and DVD releases, streaming viewership, disc sales, and merchandising. He regularly cites data and focuses on private sector announcements. When reaching out to him, consider providing insights or data related to the performance of specific home entertainment products or trends in the industry.
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Among the new home entertainment releases of Sept. 10, Amazon had an exclusive Steelbook edition for the Kill Blu-ray.
Disney-owned 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes remained No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan chart, which tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray Disc unit sales, and the dedicated Blu-ray Disc sales chart the week ended Sept. 7.
By: John Latchem
Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple” topped Samba TV’s list of top streaming programs for the week of Sept. 2-8. The show starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber as the heads of a wealthy family debuted Sept. 5.
By: John Latchem
Returning favorites joined some dominant newcomers on the winners list at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented Sept. 15.
By: John Latchem
Returning favorites joined some dominant newcomers on the winners list at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented Sept. 15. The night’s big winner was FX and Hulu’s “Shogun,” a historical drama series about feudal Japan based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell. At the Sept. 15 ceremony, it took Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding … Continue reading "‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ Top Winners List at 76th Primetime Emmys"
By: John Latchem
Warner’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was No. 1 on the top 10 list of physical-media sales for August 2024, according to Circana’s VideoScan tracking service that compiles DVD and Blu-ray transactions.
By: John Latchem
Among the new home entertainment releases the week of Sept. 17 are Blu-rays of Reacher: Season Two, The Crown: The Complete Final Season and Mothers’ Instinct, while Warchief arrives digitally.
By: John Latchem
Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride or Die was No. 1 on the DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group’s top 10 digital sales and rentals chart provided by GfK Entertainment for the week ended Sept. 8.
By: John Latchem
The Criterion Collection slate of December 2024 releases includes Joel and Ethan Coen’s No Country for Old Men, Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas, Federico Fellini’s 8½, and the Hong Kong actioner Eastern Condors.
By: John Latchem
Digital home entertainment retailer Fandango at Home is now taking preorders for digital ownership of Warner’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Though no release date has been set, the service is offering the film as part of a limited-edition bundle that includes both “Beetlejuice” films and an exclusive poster.
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