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Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterIFC Films Unlimited, the streaming channel from indie stalwart IFC Films, has seen a staggering 300% growth in subscribers since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Variety has learned.As the home to over 1,000 titles from the distributor, including “Y Tu Mama Tambien,” Frances Ha” and “The Babadook,” the streaming hub has exploded with users thanks to increased presence across numerous digital platforms, not to mention a U.S. population that’s been largely locked indoors and starved for entertainment.“The future got here sooner than we expected when we started and developed IFC Films Unlimited,” said Lisa Schwartz, co-president of IFC Films.

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MHz Choice and Topic Merge Streaming Services, ‘Babylon Berlin’ Featured in Combined Offering

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Kino Lorber’s MHz Choice and Topic will merge into one streaming service, parent company Kino Lorber announced Thursday. The combined product will become the exclusive U.S. streaming home of hit German series “Babylon Berlin” in April.

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Kino Lorber Ups Ed Carroll to President; MHz Founder Frederick Thomas Shifts to Senior Adviser

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Kino Lorber has promoted chief strategy officer Ed Carroll to president of the media company. Carroll will report directly to Richard Lorber, who is giving up his president title to Carroll, but remains chairman and CEO.

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Kino Lorber Launches Kino Film Collection, A Subscription Streaming Outlet For Specialty And Arthouse Titles

Kino Lorber has launched a new subscription streaming outlet, Kino Film Collection.

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Film Distributor Kino Lorber Launches Kino Film Collection Streaming Service

Valerie Wu Intern Film distribution company Kino Lorber has launched Kino Film Collection, a new streaming service available via Prime Video. For an individual fee of $5.99 per month, subscribers will have streaming access to hundreds of films from the more than 4,000 titles from Kino’s library, in addition to newer Kino releases.

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Scott Shooman Named Head of Film Group for IFC Film and Other AMC Networks

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Scott Shooman has been named head of film at AMC Networks, a portfolio that encompasses IFC Films, RLJE Films and the streaming service Shudder. In his new role, he will lead acquisitions, theatrical film distribution, production and development for the three brands. He will also oversee IFC Center, an arthouse movie theater in New York City. He reports to Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Movies are an important focal point for our company, and we are thrilled to have Scott leading our efforts across our three distinctive, successful and well-established film brands — IFC Films, RLJE Films and Shudder,” McDermott said. “He has extensive background in the industry, but also a fresh eye and a filmmaker-first approach that aligns perfectly with our strong history of elevating independent and thought-provoking storytelling.”

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Kino Lorber And First Look Media Form Joint Venture For Streaming Services MHz Choice And Topic

Kino Lorber and First Look Media have formed a joint venture to operate their respective streaming services, MHz Choice and Topic.

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IFC Films President Arianna Bocco Exits

Arianna Bocco, IFC Films President, is out at the distributor, Deadline has confirmed.