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News and more for August 17, 2009.

NEWS

Fox softens stance on channel-specific versions
AUG. 14 | PHYSICAL: Sell-through versions most popular SKU despite studio rules Click for the full story» » »

Retailers report steady used game sales, rentals
AUG. 14 | PHYSICAL: VBG members account games for one-third of business Click for the full story» » »

Connecting with… Sonic Solutions' Mark Ely
AUG. 14 | Q&A: Sonic will be 'key piece of the infrastructure for getting content to the home' Click for the full story» » »

DVD business stays strong
AUG. 14 | FROM VARIETY: Direct-to-video titles contribute significant revenue Click for the full story» » »

Television's killer app
AUG. 14 | FROM VARIETY: New HDTVs equipped with Internet connection Click for the full story» » »

Promotions propel French DVD sales
AUG. 14 | FROM VARIETY: Lower-priced packages beat global recession Click for the full story» » »

Asylum's 'mockbusters' turn profit
AUG. 14 | FROM VARIETY: Production co-walks legal tightrope Click for the full story» » »

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Soloist on tour
Los Angeles Times journalist Steve Lopez conducted interviews as part of a satellite media tour for Paramount’s DVD and Blu-ray release of The Soloist, which is based on Lopez’s best-selling book. Click for more photos» » »

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REVIEWS

Management - DVD Review
REVIEW: IMAGE Street: Sept. 29 Prebook: Sept. 1 > Steve Zahn charms in star-powered but uneven rom-com. Click for the full review» » »

Surveillance - DVD Review
REVIEW: MAGNOLIA Street: Aug. 18 Prebook: now > Offbeat, opaque thriller has dense plot but effective twist ending. Click for the full review» » »

Kagemusha - Blu-ray Review
BLU-RAY REVIEW: CRITERION/IMAGE Street: Aug. 18 Prebook: now > Stunning high-def of Kurosawa’s samurai epic. Click for the full review» » »

My Life in Ruins - DVD Review
REVIEW: FOX Street: Oct. 6 Prebook: Sept. 9 > So-so comedy with Nia Vardalos, who works for every chuckle. Click for the full review» » »

Newcastle - DVD Review
REVIEW: WOLFE Street: Aug. 25 Prebook: now > Aussie surfers lose their suits in this gay coming-of-age melodrama. Click for the full review» » »

O’Horten - DVD Review
REVIEW: SONY Street: Sept. 22 Prebook: Aug. 20 > Delightful, lightly comic film about a retired train conductor. Click for the full review» » »

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Management