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News and more for September 4, 2009.

NEWS

Redbox's $1 rental model could curb VOD market
SEPT. 3 | PHYSICAL: SNL Kagen: VOD companies must stay at higher pricing Click for the full story» » » 

YouTube in talks with studios to offer movie rentals
SEPT. 3 | DIGITAL: News lowers Blockbuster, Netflix stocks Click for the full story» » » 

Virgil Films to distribute CJ Entertainment titles
SEPT. 3 | PHYSICAL: Releases include The Divine Weapon, Portrait of a Beauty Click for the full story» » » 

Blockbuster to sell new Beatles CDs
SEPT. 3 | PHYSICAL: Music selection part of band's Rock Band debut next week Click for the full story» » » 

Docurama celebrates its 10-year anniversary
SEPT. 3 | PHYSICAL: Label to host screening series in New York Click for the full story» » » 

Sony introduces two-in-one PlayStation 3 game
SEPT. 3 | PHYSICAL: God of War 1 and 2 offered on one Blu-ray disc Click for the full story» » » 

QuickPlay to launch Mobile Set-Top Box next month
SEPT. 3 | MOBILE: Software device has DVR, DRM features Click for the full story» » » 

Studios want FCC decision on HD movie cable waiver
SEPT. 3 | FROM MCN: Would allow release prior to DVD window Click for the full story» » » 

Mitsubishi adds Vudu to Diamond LCD TVs
SEPT. 3 | FROM TWICE: Built-in access to the newly enhanced Internet movie service Click for the full story» » » 

First Toshiba Blu-ray Disc player unveiled
SEPT. 3 | FROM TWICE: Model will launch in November for $250 Click for the full story» » » 

Cinetic Rights signs VOD deals
SEPT. 3 | FROM VARIETY: FilmBuff to add Kino, Palm, Cinema Guild, Virgil Click for the full story» » » 

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Sugar plays ball
To celebrate the release of Sugar, actor Algenis Perez Soto (l.) visited ballparks across the country, including the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park, where he met Padres pitcher Luis Perdomo. Sony’s title is now available on DVD and Blu-ray.
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BLOGS

BLU STATE by Susanne Ault

Details for Toshiba Blu-ray player ... should we care?

Toshiba has revealed details on its first Blu-ray player, and I'm feeling a little ho-hum about it.
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DISC DISH by Susanne Ault

My Sister's Keeper goes out everywhere

Warner Home Video will be widely launching My Sister’s Keeper on a variety of platforms, including DVD, Blu-ray and cable/satellite video-on-demand, on Nov. 17.
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DVDIALOG by Laurence Lerman

Harry Shearer removes his wig

A chat with Harry Shearer about DVD release Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer.
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THE DOWN LOW by Jennifer Netherby

Is Sony planning to offer movies on TV before home video?

BusinessWeek reports that Sony is in talks with other Hollywood studios to develop a movie service that would deliver films at a premium price to Sony Bravia TVs before they debut on DVD.
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