The top news and charts for week ending June 26, 2009.
ESCA: Blu-ray will be 50% of market by 2012 EMA replaces Expo with smaller meetings Digital Media Conference: Growth needs standards |
Entertainment Supply Chain Association conference Variety's David Cohen (r.) moderates a panel with (l. to r.) Sony Pictures Technologies' Chris Cookson, Fox Group's Andy Setos, Walt Disney Studios' Art Hair at the ESCA conference in Los Angeles. Click for more industry photos |
GRAN TORINO leads Top DVD Renters Chart MADEA GOES TO JAIL leads Top DVD Sellers Chart FRIDAY THE 13TH leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart |
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Games to drive home ent. growth through 2013
JUNE 26 | PHYSICAL: PWC: Packaged video sales will dip before rebounding; rentals steady
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EMA replaces Expo with smaller meetings
JUNE 26 | PHYSICAL: ‘Independent Product Market’ will involve retailers and indie labels
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Dunn succeeds Anderson at Best Buy
JUNE 25 | FROM TWICE: Says retailer will 'embrace challenge and change'
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ESCA: Home entertainment industry turning deeper green
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Speakers update progress on sustainability
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Families to spend more on videogames
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: GameSpot: Poll says trips to movie theaters will be reduced
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ESCA: Blu-ray will be 50% of market by 2012
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Futuresource predicts software sales to grow with set-top price drops
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Netflix gives queue dates for digital titles
JUNE 24 | DIGITAL: 'Instant' column indicates streaming availability
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Best Buy tests E-Play game kiosks
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Several Texas stores allow game trade-ins, DVD rentals
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ESCA: Packaged media superior to electronic
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Panel says compatibility, storage hampers consumer adoption of downloads
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Indie titles streamlined for Best Buy
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: First Look, Sony DADC start joint manufacturing/ distribution venture
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EMA absorbs small retailer group
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: iDEA reorganized as advisory council to larger group
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DVD, games to benefit from anti-theft technology
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: Increased sales, cost savings predicted to yield almost $7 billion
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Wal-Mart's Severson talks CE at CEO summit
JUNE 22 | FROM TWICE: Advises suppliers to 'have a great idea and a great product'
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E1 expands into higher-profile titles
JUNE 26 | PHYSICAL: TV series Sanctuary, The Bridge on upcoming slate
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Michael Jackson dies at 50
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: Michael Jackson, the worldwide pop sensation was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon. He was 50.
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Farrah Fawcett dies at 62
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: Actress fought lengthy battle with cancer
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Image reverses most of its losses
JUNE 25 | PHYSICAL: DVD took a hit in recent quarter
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Studios file new complaint against RealNetworks
JUNE 25 | PHYSICAL: Claims the RealDVD maker lied about circumventing copy protection
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Amreeka profits from VOD release
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: French exhibitors move to tighten windows
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Transformers bows to $60.0 million
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: Sequel breaks Wednesday opening record
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ESCA: Home entertainment industry turning deeper green
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Speakers update progress on sustainability
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Watchmen BD Live screening set for Comic-Con
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Fans will be able to interact with director Zack Snyder
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Time Warner, Comcast start TV Everywhere trial
JUNE 24 | FROM B&C: Turner shows will move online
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Indie titles streamlined for Best Buy
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: First Look, Sony DADC start joint manufacturing/ distribution venture
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Willy Wonka joins Warner's Blu-ray Book line
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Classic movie to be released Oct. 20
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Maya ups Escobedo
JUNE 23 | FROM VARIETY: Exec promoted to sales VP in home entertainment unit
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National Geo launches its first 3D disc
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: Sea Monsters to come with anaglyph glasses
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Braveheart, Gladiator launch Blu-ray line for Paramount
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: First two arrive Sept. 1, Forrest Gump Nov. 3
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Labels aim to profit on music videos online
JUNE 22 | FROM VARIETY: Majors band with YouTube to push content
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Proposal finds love at the box office
JUNE 22 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Sandra Bullock comedy tops weekend
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ESCA: Blu-ray will be 50% of market by 2012
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Futuresource predicts software sales to grow with set-top price drops
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Watchmen BD Live screening set for Comic-Con
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Fans will be able to interact with director Zack Snyder
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ESCA: Packaged media superior to electronic
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Panel says compatibility, storage hampers consumer adoption of downloads
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Willy Wonka joins Warner's Blu-ray Book line
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Classic movie to be released Oct. 20
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Vizio to expand LED TV, Blu-ray models
JUNE 23 | FROM TWICE: New BD player to be Walmart exlusive priced at $188
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Braveheart, Gladiator launch Blu-ray line for Paramount
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: First two arrive Sept. 1, Forrest Gump Nov. 3
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Games to drive home ent. growth through 2013
JUNE 26 | PHYSICAL: PWC: Packaged video sales will dip before rebounding; rentals steady
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Wii to offer movie downloads in Japan
JUNE 25 | DIGITAL: Paramount signs on to Sonic Solutions, Nintendo partnership
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Families to spend more on videogames
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: GameSpot: Poll says trips to movie theaters will be reduced
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THQ to focus on making 'core games'
JUNE 24 | FROM VARIETY: Publisher taps Danny Bilson to develop titles
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Best Buy tests E-Play game kiosks
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Several Texas stores allow game trade-ins, DVD rentals
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DVD, games to benefit from anti-theft technology
JUNE 22 | PHYSICAL: Increased sales, cost savings predicted to yield almost $7 billion
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Digital Media Conference: Growth needs standards
JUNE 26 | DIGITAL: Panelists discuss best business models for online video
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Sonic, Zip.ca join for Canadian download service
JUNE 26 | DIGITAL: Movies, TV shows to be available online and through electronics devices
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Interest groups blast TV Everywhere plans
JUNE 26 | FROM MCN: Public Knowledge calls for government scrutiny of Comcast, Time Warner trial
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Nets jump into Comcast’s online VOD trial
JUNE 26 | FROM MCN: Scripps, Rainbow, AETN and Comcast Networks to be part of test
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Gigantic Group bringing films online
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: Indie studio to launch new service Aug. 26
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Amreeka profits from VOD release
JUNE 25 | FROM VARIETY: French exhibitors move to tighten windows
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Wii to offer movie downloads in Japan
JUNE 25 | DIGITAL: Paramount signs on to Sonic Solutions, Nintendo partnership
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Netflix gives queue dates for digital titles
JUNE 24 | DIGITAL: 'Instant' column indicates streaming availability
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RealNetworks' shows new PC app
JUNE 24 | FROM TWICE: Will simplify video transfers to portable devices
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Time Warner, Comcast start TV Everywhere trial
JUNE 24 | FROM B&C: Turner shows will move online
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ESCA: Packaged media superior to electronic
JUNE 23 | PHYSICAL: Panel says compatibility, storage hampers consumer adoption of downloads
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Web series expands beyond Lexus promotion
JUNE 23 | DIGITAL: Web Therapy to be broadcast on Hulu, YouTube, iTunes
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Labels aim to profit on music videos online
JUNE 22 | FROM VARIETY: Majors band with YouTube to push content
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Sonic, Zip.ca join for Canadian download service
JUNE 26 | DIGITAL: Movies, TV shows to be available online and through electronics devices
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Studios file new complaint against RealNetworks
JUNE 25 | PHYSICAL: Claims the RealDVD maker lied about circumventing copy protection
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Wii to offer movie downloads in Japan
JUNE 25 | DIGITAL: Paramount signs on to Sonic Solutions, Nintendo partnership
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ESCA: 3D will take longer to arrive in homes
JUNE 24 | PHYSICAL: Panelists say lack of technology, standards, will slow releases
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RealNetworks' shows new PC app
JUNE 24 | FROM TWICE: Will simplify video transfers to portable devices
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Road Truckers drives to iPhone
JUNE 23 | FROM VARIETY: History Channel show to get Apple app
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IPhone 3GS sells 1 million in first three days
JUNE 22 | MOBILE: Apple also reprices older version of mobile to $99
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Mobile ad revenue to jump sevenfold by 2013
JUNE 22 | MOBILE: Smart phones, applications fuel growth, report says
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