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    Variety: Direct-to-DVD films decline

    February 13th, 2012 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    Direct-to-DVD films decline Studio product still makes money; indies struggle By ROBERT MARICH   The decline of the DVD business, which began in 2009, has split the producers of direct-to-DVD content into haves and have-nots — and sent the major distributors to look for sweeteners for their product, including offering exclusive windows to retailers, adding bonus [...]

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    Sundance 2012: The Day-And-Date Success Story of ‘Margin Call’

    January 21st, 2012 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    Sundance 2012: The Day-And-Date Success Story of ‘Margin Call’ Since the financial thriller proved it’s a lucrative way to go, more producers will chase video-on-demand deals at this year’s fest. 3:24 PM PST 1/18/2012 by Daniel Miller As a video-on-demand offering, Margin Call, the financial thriller that debuted at last year’s Sundance, saw its stock rise [...]

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    The Wrap: VOD Distributor Gravitas Ventures Eyes China

    December 7th, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    VOD Distributor Gravitas Ventures Eyes China With New International Unit (Exclusive) Published: December 07, 2011 @ 7:24 am By Brent Lang EXCLUSIVE Video on demand supplier Gravitas Ventures is expanding its international operation with an eye toward Asia. The El Segundo, Calif.-based company — which packages independent films to major cable companies and streaming services – has formed Gravitas [...]

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    Deadline: Gravitas Ventures, First Run Features Team For VOD

    November 22nd, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    Gravitas Ventures, First Run Features Team For VOD Gravitas Ventures and First Run Features announced today a comprehensive licensing arrangement that will allow dozens of films from First Run Features to be enjoyed by movie lovers across North America on Video on Demand (VOD). Key titles included in the deal are theatrical films Man on [...]

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    LA Business Journal: Fastest Growing Private Companies

    November 22nd, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    On November 21, Gravitas Ventures was named the 4th fastest growing private company in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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    Variety: ’5 Star’ goes day and date on Facebook

    November 3rd, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    ’5 Star’ goes day and date on Facebook Indie pic bows in 10 theaters and on social network today By MARC GRASER   As more indies offer video-on-demand rentals of their films day-and-date with limited releases, they’re increasingly turning to Facebook as a platform, with Gravitas Ventures and Breaking Glass Pictures bowing “5 Star Day” today [...]

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    Home Media: Is Indie Premium VOD Getting a Pass?

    October 31st, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    Is Indie Premium VOD Getting a Pass? 31 Oct, 2011By: Chris Tribbey When Universal Studios Home Entertainment Oct. 5 announced it would offer Tower Heist on premium video-on-demand 21 days after its Nov. 4 theatrical launch, theater owners rebelled and industry analysts lambasted the $60 asking price. A week later Universal dropped the plan. On Oct. [...]

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    Variety: VOD’s vigor gives digital new hope

    October 17th, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    VOD’s vigor gives digital new hope Digital revenue growing as physical media declines By ROBERT MARICH The revenue flow for video-on-demand movies has grown from a dribble to a stream, that, according to some, might just persuade Hollywood to shake off worries about hurting its incumbent DVD and Blu-ray business and plunge headlong into VOD waters. [...]

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    Variety: Hollywood’s New Leaders 2011

    October 11th, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    New execs in the click, coin & praiser pack Hollywood’s New Leaders 2011: PR, Finance & New Media By ROBERT MARICH, MICHELLE WEISS, JENNY PETERS, ADDIE MORFOOT Chris DiIorio | Nolan Gallagher | Jesse Jacobs | Clint Kisker | Natalie Lent Bruss  Nolan Gallagher  Founder and CEO {Gravitas Ventures} Gallagher will never forget the initial reception for his on-demand platform Gravitas Ventures at the 2005 American Film [...]

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    Variety: PGA sets ‘Digital 25′ leaders

    September 19th, 2011 | Gravitas News, News | jwilka

    PGA sets ‘Digital 25′ leaders Honorees include digital projects from Lady Gaga, Zach Galifianakis By VARIETY STAFF The Producers Guild of America has chosen the honorees for its annual “Digital 25: Leaders in Emerging Entertainment.”This year’s winners range from stars like Zach Galifianakis and Lady Gaga to industry insiders including Sharon Calahan, director of photography and [...]

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