Final Shots: Target Is Shutting Down Its Maligned VOD Service

Have YOU ever watched anything on Target Ticket? If so, you are one of the few customers of the much maligned VOD service that, as of March 7, will no longer exist. The Verge is reporting that the retailer has shut off the ability to rent films from the service as of today in order to “focus on other entertainment offerings” (ie, physical media). Pour one out for Target Ticket, y’all; see you in the next life!

In other news…

IFC is not about to let a good thing slip out of their grasp. The network has renewed Portlandia for a two more seasons. [Variety]

Ben Stiller is set to direct the TV adaptation of Gary Shteyngart’s Super Sad True Love Story. [Deadline]

Five shows you’ll want to check out on the new Shout! Factory TV streaming service (and may we also suggest Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Home Movies). [Yahoo!]

What if Steve Buscemi had been cast in Fifty Shades of Grey? It’d probably be a whole lot more creepy. [YouTube via NYP]