The top news and charts for week ending June 15, 2009.
Theatrical-to-DVD windows wider this year NARM: Video, videogames to grow through 2012 Managed copy due next year |
Party at Oz Warner Home Video executive VP Jeff Baker presents a group of Dorothys at the “Yellow Carpet” opening night gala for the Sept. 29 DVD and Blu-ray release of The Wizard of Oz Ultimate Collector’s Edition, held at FIDM in Los Angeles on June 9. |
HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU leads Top DVD Renters Chart HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU leads Top DVD Sellers Chart DEFIANCE leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart |
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WebConcepts' P3O helps manage inventory
JUNE 12 | PHYSICAL: New software designed to avoid shipment returns
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No Circuit City stores yet, says Systemax exec
JUNE 12 | FROM TWICE: Retailer will remain online-only business for now
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Cinram names Steven Brown CEO
JUNE 10 | PHYSICAL: Auto executive will try to reverse replicator's falling sales
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NARM: Panel pushes potential of Blu-ray for music
JUNE 10 | PHYSICAL: High-def $300-priced Neil Young box set sells out
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Blockbuster fixes shipping delays
JUNE 10 | PHYSICAL: Glitch affected DVD deliveries to online customers
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Redbox to add kiosks in Albertson's stores
JUNE 10 | PHYSICAL: TNR/MovieCube machines replaced at 116 locations
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NARM: Video, videogames to grow through 2012
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Music will become marginalized, says Futuresource
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NARM: VPD helps music stores diversify
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: 'Film Day' retail promotion in the works
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Rentrak fiscal Q4 earnings rise 33%
JUNE 9 | DIGITAL: Growth in audience-measurement business boosts margins
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NARM: Executives discuss pros and cons of digital
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Music kiosks need to be more user-friendly, says Best Buy
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EMA plans conference, announces award noms
JUNE 9 | DIGITAL: Digital Media Pipeline to be held Sept. 15
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Global home video spending higher than box-office
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Opposite is true in U.S. market
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The Compass sets rental direction
JUNE 12 | PHYSICAL: E1 hopes to replicate success of The Secret
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Theatrical-to-DVD windows wider this year
JUNE 11 | PHYSICAL: Change might be seasonal, execs say
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Paramount loads Transformers with sequel specials
JUNE 11 | PHYSICAL: DVD, Blu-ray to offer sneak peek at Revenge of the Fallen, other new extras
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Film Movement in tune with Drummer
JUNE 10 | FROM VARIETY: Pic set for simultaneous theater, VOD release
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SAG approves feature-primetime deal
JUNE 10 | FROM VARIETY: Members vote 'Yes' on two-year contract
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Warner to release Wizard of Oz on Blu-ray
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: 70th anniversary edition streets Sept. 29
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Disney sees opportunity in Blu-ray growth
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Studio predicts high-def format sales will rise
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Strawberry Shortcake animation turns to computer
JUNE 8 | PHYSICAL: Franchise launches new DVD premiere movie Sept. 15
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Hangover upsets Up
JUNE 8 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Revised Sunday figures favor Warner Bros. pic
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LG ships first Netflix-ready HDTV sets
JUNE 12 | FROM TWICE: More coming in the summer
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Managed copy due next year
JUNE 11 | DIGITAL: Blu-ray buyers get right to make a backup
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NARM: Panel pushes potential of Blu-ray for music
JUNE 10 | PHYSICAL: High-def $300-priced Neil Young box set sells out
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Warner to release Wizard of Oz on Blu-ray
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: 70th anniversary edition streets Sept. 29
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Disney sees opportunity in Blu-ray growth
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Studio predicts high-def format sales will rise
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Harman Kardon ships first Blu-ray Disc player
JUNE 9 | FROM TWICE: Model will be priced at $499
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Videogame revenue below $1 billion in May
JUNE 11 | PHYSICAL: NPD Group blames tough comparison to last year
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NARM: Video, videogames to grow through 2012
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: Music will become marginalized, says Futuresource
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LG ships first Netflix-ready HDTV sets
JUNE 12 | FROM TWICE: More coming in the summer
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Osiris sets up movie download service
JUNE 11 | DIGITAL: WebMovieNow to offer independent films
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OnDemand Summit: Plea for 'collaboration' on entitlement
JUNE 11 | FROM MCN: Web authentication debate circles back to monetizing VOD debate
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OnDemand Summit: Benya says VOD will get Web-like
JUNE 11 | FROM MCN: Time Warner Cable exec looks to 'advanced server side search'
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Online, who owns what?
JUNE 10 | FROM VARIETY: Copyright issues addressed at World Copyright Summit
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Movie streaming site launches in beta
JUNE 8 | DIGITAL: EpixHD a joint venture of Paramount, Lionsgate, MGM
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Hulu gains audience, loses share
JUNE 8 | DIGITAL: Overall video viewing hits record in April, report says
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iPhone getting movie, TV show downloads
JUNE 8 | MOBILE: New app launching June 17
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Managed copy due next year
JUNE 11 | DIGITAL: Blu-ray buyers get right to make a backup
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French filmmakers embrace 3D
JUNE 11 | FROM VARIETY: European market for stereoscopic pics heats up
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Home 3D wanted by 17% of consumers
JUNE 9 | PHYSICAL: 24% want movies on VOD simultaneously with DVD/Blu-ray
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iPhone getting movie, TV show downloads
JUNE 8 | MOBILE: New app launching June 17
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