Why Fox Might Not See an Immediate Payoff From ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 3:06PM CDT
The final trailer for Twenty-First Century Fox 's X-Men: Days of Future Past aired this week and already has nearly 8 million views. But is there enough enthusiasm for the movie to bring the studio a much-needed box office win? Host Ellen...
Johnny Depp’s ‘Transcendence’ Leads New Releases Looking to Topple ‘Winter Soldier’
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 10:08AM CDT
After nearly being topped by Rio 2 last week Captain America: The Winter Solider is now looking to become the third film of 2014 to three-peat at the box office. However a trio of big films are looking to make a mark, including one from a...
5 Cities Where Records Still Rule
at The Street - Fri Apr 18, 7:30AM CDT
Record Store Day brings out the buyers in droves, but it's just another day of selling vinyl for Memphis, Boston, Austin, Portland and Baltimore.
PS4 vs. Xbox One: Sony Pulls Further Ahead in Console Race
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 6:47AM CDT
When one company screams from the rooftop how well it is doing and its rival maintains an ominous silence it says a lot about how each company is doing. Sony just announced that the PlayStation 4 has sold more than seven million units globally...
Is Sony Winning the Console War? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 4:53PM CDT
With Sony’s recent announcement of seven million PS4s being sold since its release, where do they stand in the console war?
Weekend Box Office: 'Transcendence' Could Stumble as 'Heaven Is for Real' Starts Strong
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 4:20PM CDT
Sony TriStar's Heaven Is for Real could make a surprise run for No. 1 this weekend. Credit: Sony, Time Warner In a perfect case of timing over sheer budgetary might, this weekend's box office promises two very different takes on life after death....
Sony’s PlayStation 4 Continues to Destroy Microsoft’s Xbox One
Andrew Tonner, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 2:30PM CDT
To slightly modify the chorus from The Whispers' 1980 hit single, "And the beat[down] goes on." If you're rolling your eyes at the bad play on words, I can't say that I fault you there. But I will still argue that employing just the slightest of...
OmniVision Technologies’ Innovation Could Take It to New Highs
Sharda Sharma, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 12:00PM CDT
Image sensor maker OmniVision Technologies is flying high since it released better-than-expected third-quarter results in late February. OmniVision has gained more than 15% since it reported, and it seems investors might enjoy more gains after the...
Should Nintendo Buy Square Enix?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 9:34AM CDT
Sony recently announced that it was selling its entire 8.2% stake in Square Enix for approximately $47 million. Sony, which invested in the company in the early 2000s, is likely cutting its losses after Square Enix's disappointing...
Can Sony (SNE) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 7:56AM CDT
Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention and produce gains; and one such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Sony.
Can Sony Build a 'Spider-Man' Universe to Rival Disney's 'Avengers'
Keith Noonan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 7:35AM CDT
Source: theamazingspiderman.com Standalone superhero movies have become a relic of the not-so-distant past. The incredible success of Disney 's Marvel films has effectively pushed rival studios to pursue interconnected film universes in order...
Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating
M2 - Thu Apr 17, 4:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/stgq4s/global_3dtv) has announced the addition of the "Global 3DTV Market 2014-2018 with LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Corp. Dominating" report to their offering. The Global 3D TV market to grow at a CAGR of 19% to 2018 One of the main drivers in the market is the increasing popularity of 3D programming, on-demand content and 3D channels, especially in developing countries such as China, India, Latin America. The growing popularity of 3D TV has encouraged advertising agencies to display their advertisements on 3D TV through which they are able to do in a better and more visually appealing way. With the help of 3D TVs, the advertisers can grab the attention of viewers by posting attractive advertisements such as multi-screen and interactive advertisements. Moreover, advertisements on 3D TV tend to benefit the advertisers by increasing their customer base because of the improved visual quality of images. Thus, 3D TVs are emerging as an important medium for advertisers to reach out to the target audience. In recent years, advertisers, broadcasters, content owners, and brands have stepped into the converged advertising space by adopting 3D TV and multi-screen advertising strategy. This trend is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hindering the growth of this market is the lack of standardized rules and regulations in the market. Key vendors dominating this space include: - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd - Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are - AU Optronics Corp - Blaupunkt GmbH - Cello Electronics - Hyundai Corp - Innolux Corp - IZON - Koninklijke Philips NV - Mitsubishi Electric Corp - Sceptre Incorporated - Sharp Corp - Toshiba Corp - Victor Company of Japan Ltd - Vizio Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/st...lobal_3dtv
Rentrak Announces Top Ten Movies on Demand Titles for Week Ending April 6, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 1:00PM CDT
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top ten Movies on Demand (MOD) titles based on consumer transaction rate. Movies on Demand are transactional (pay-per-purchase) films available through cable and telco providers.
Under New Management, a Renewed Focus on Gaming Will Drive Xbox One
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 10:05AM CDT
When Microsoft Corporation first unveiled its new Xbox One console last May, gamers around the world were turned off by the tech behemoth's apparent lack of focus on actual gaming. After all, not only was Microsoft arguably marketing the Xbox...
One of Google Inc.'s Biggest Problems Could Be About to Get Much Worse
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 9:05AM CDT
"Android is like Europe," Apple CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal back in February. He continued: Europe was a name that somebody came up with for Americans who didn't understand that Europe was a lot of countries that weren't like...
Rentrak Announces Top Ten Digital Movie Purchases & Rentals for Week Ending March 30, 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 8:00AM CDT
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top ten digital movie purchases and rentals based on consumer transaction rate. The report includes Internet Video on Demand (iVOD) and electronic sell-through (EST), for both Standard-Definition and Digital HD movie purchases and rentals.
North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 5:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5l6hl/digital_camera) has announced the addition of the "North America Digital Camera Market 2014-2018 with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Dominating" report to their offering. The Digital Camera market in North America will grow at a CAGR of 7.93 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for MILCs. The increase in demand for MILCs is mainly attributed to their improved features and lightweight nature. Moreover, these cameras are gaining popularity among female end-users because they are available in different colors. Vendors are also promoting their products through women-centric advertisements. The Digital Camera market in North America is witnessing an increase in demand for personalized digital cameras. Vendors are increasingly introducing personalized digital cameras in the market such as advanced waterproof and rugged digital cameras in different colors. Moreover, vendors are targeting female customers with their mirrorless cameras. This trend of targeting consumers with personalized products is also helping the vendors to better understand customer needs as well as design and introduce products accordingly to increase their market share. Further, the report states that the increasing popularity of smartphones is a major challenge that market vendors face as it has a negative impact on the sales of digital cameras in the US. Moreover, these smartphones are equipped with high-quality cameras, posing a threat to the sales of DSLR cameras. Key Vendors - Canon Inc. - Nikon Corp. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sony Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Casio Computer Co. - Fujifilm Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. - Leica Camera AG - Olympus Corp. - Ricoh Co. Ltd. - Sakar International Inc. - Sigma Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5...tal_camera
'Fast Money' Recap: Impressed by Yahoo!
at The Street - Wed Apr 16, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed Yahoo!'s earnings and Alibaba's IPO.
Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018 with Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co., Betriebs KG, Grass Valley USA, Panasonic, Red.com & Sony Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 16, 3:18AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4fqx5x/global_digital) has announced the addition of the "Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market has several drivers contributing to its growth, one being the increasing use of 2K and 4K cameras in digital movies. The use of cameras having 2K and 4K resolution ensures that the quality of the digital movie remains the same even after repeated viewing of the content. Therefore, consistency in the quality delivery of the movie is maintained. The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market is expected to witness a modest growth rate during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for cameras from Latin America, South Africa, Russia, and some countries in the APAC region. The Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market in these regions is growing as it is still in its nascent phase. The high demand for digital broadcast and cinematography cameras from these regions is increasing with the demand for more HD channels, the rise in digital cinema screens, and the demand for better and new TV and movie content. Further, the report states that one of the challenges hindering the growth of the market is the rapid decline in camera prices. Increasing price competition among vendors and the high demand for technologically advanced products at low prices is reducing the price of digital broadcast and cinematography cameras. Key vendors dominating this space are: - Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. - Betriebs KG - Grass Valley USA LLC - Panasonic Corp. - Red.com Inc. - Sony Corp. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4f...al_digital
Is Xbox One Closing the Power Gap With PlayStation 4?
Keith Noonan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 15, 11:10AM CDT
Source: xbox.com The PlayStation 4's graphical advantage over the Xbox One has frequently been cited among the reasons that Sony 's console has built an early sales lead. The fact that Microsoft 's latest console carries a higher MSRP is likely...