Oscar Nominated ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ 'A Star Is Born' Top February On Demand Premieres

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Academy Award-nominated movies A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody will make their on demand premieres in February, according to on demand distributor In demand.

A Star Is Born, nominated for nine awards including best picture, will debut on most MVPD on demand lineups on Feb. 19, according to In Demand.

Bohemian Rhapsody, with five Oscar nominations including best picture, will premiere via on demand Feb. 12.

Other major studio films making their on demand debuts in February include:

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch -- PG (Universal) Feb. 5

Widows -- R (Fox) Feb. 5

Robin Hood --PG-13 (Lionsgate) Feb. 19

Ralph Breaks the Internet -- PG (Disney) Feb. 26

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.