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News and reviews for May 22, 2009.

News

Trans World losses widen, but DVD slips just a little
PHYSICAL: Blu-ray catalog a tough sell, but new releases 'a bright spot'
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Warner to package game with Watchmen Blu-ray
PHYSICAL: The End is Nigh on disc exclusively for PS3
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GameStop’s same-store sales fall
PHYSICAL: Retailer cites slow April, record prior year
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Paris Hilton sued for lack of promotion
PHYSICAL: Actress allegedly did not promote Pledge This
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California takes fight for videogame law to top court
PHYSICAL: EMA: Eight similar laws ruled unconstitutional
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Trans World Entertainment posted wider losses in its first-quarter fiscal 2009, but the retailer touted stronger DVD and CD results than the overall industry. Trans World, which oversees the F.Y.E. chain, recorded a $13.7 million net loss for the three months ended May 2. That compares to the $11.8 million in red ink incurred for the same frame in 2008.
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Blogs

BLU STATE: Dallas Cowboy’s monster HD screen
Dissecting the battle to bring consumers to Blu-ray, with Susanne Ault.

The Cowboys to roll out the world’s largest HDTV in the team’s new stadium.
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Marcy Magiera

DISC DISH: Disney spins catalog titles on Blu-ray
Notable new releases coming to the DVD front lines, with Marcy Magiera.

A Bug’s Life, Miracle and Slingblade among high-def titles coming from Disney.
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DVDIALOG: The Dratch Report
Chatting up the creative element, with Laurence Lerman.

Comedian Rachel Dratch talks about Warner’s upcoming DVD premiere Spring Breakdown.
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THE DOWN LOW: RealNetworks offers to alter RealDVD, Facet for studios
The latest buzz on technology, downloads and viral videos, with Jennifer Netherby.

RealNetwork willing to alter software if studios work with company.
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Online Editor: Samantha Clark
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