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News and more for October 12, 2009.

NEWS

Rental thrives in down economy
OCT. 9 | PHYSICAL: Q3 spending rises 10% on Blu-ray, kiosk growth Click for the full story» » »

Studios ramp up exclusive retail windows
OCT. 9 | PHYSICAL: Deals often involve higher orders, no returns Click for the full story» » »

Video Buyers Group launches anti-kiosk promotion
OCT. 9 | PHYSICAL: Posters will promote value of video stores Click for the full story» » »

BD Live evolves with familiar Web brands
OCT. 9 | PHYSICAL: Future releases to link to Twitter, Amazon Click for the full story» » »

Movie Gallery sets up hotline for landlords
OCT. 9 | PHYSICAL: No. 2 retailer could be falling behind on rent Click for the full story» » »

Home entertainment analyst passes away
OCT. 9 | OBITUARY: Jerilyn Kessel co-founded research firm Centris Click for the full story» » »

More forward motion for 3D TV
OCT. 9 | FROM MCN: T-VIPS demonstrates JPEG2000 3D HD transport video Internet Click for the full story» » »

Runway poised for videogame makeover
OCT. 9 | FROM VARIETY: Game to first launch on Nintendo's Wii Click for the full story» » »

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U.S. consumer spending on rentals of DVD and Blu-ray Disc surged 9.9% in the third quarter over the same period in 2008, according to Rentrak Corp.’s Home Video Essentials, as consumers hunkered down with inexpensive entertainment. Summit Home Entertainment’s Knowing was the top rental
in the third quarter. Click for the full story» » »

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REVIEWS

I Love You, Beth Cooper - DVD and Blu-ray Review
REVIEW: FOX Street: Nov. 3 Prebook: now > Tame teen comedy relies on Hayden Panettiere’s personality for effect. Click for the full review» » »

The Accidental Husband - DVD Review
REVIEW: SONY Street: Nov. 10 Prebook: now > Jeffrey Dean Morgan delivers in feel-good, if predictable, chick flick. Click for the full review» » »

Food, Inc. - DVD and Blu-ray Review
REVIEW: MAGNOLIA Street: Nov. 3 Prebook: NOW > Insightful look at the way the food industry operates. Click for the full review» » »

Wings of Desire - Blu-ray Review
BLU-RAY REVIEW: CRITERION/IMAGE Street: Nov. 3 Prebook: now > Wim Wenders’ modern classic shines even more beautifully on Blu-ray. Click for the full review» » »

Robsessed and How to Be - DVD Review
REVIEW: Robsessed: REVOLVER Street: Nov. 10 Prebook: Oct. 13 How To Be: IFC/MPI Street: Nov. 17 Prebook: Oct. 12 > Even dedicated Twi-hards will learn more about their fave vampire in these DVD premieres. Click for the full review» » »

Adult Swim in a Box - DVD Review
CARTOON NETWORK/WARNER Street: Oct. 27 Prebook: now > Colossal package of hits and misses from Cartoon Network’s edgier side. Click for the full review» » »

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I Love You, Beth Cooper