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The top news and charts for week ending July 13, 2009.

Top Stories

Digital copy deadlines could be problematic
JULY 10 | DIGITAL: Most studios set cut-off time for one year after street
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Millions stream Jackson memorial
JULY 7 | DIGITAL: Audience surpasses Obama inauguration on some sites
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Comic-Con attracts DVD, Blu-ray on smaller scale
JULY 10 | PHYSICAL: Studios focus on core sci-fi, horror, animation releases
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Monsters at Roswell
B.O.B. of Monsters vs. Aliens attended the Roswell UFO Festival
in Roswell, N.M., to promote DreamWorks Animations’ film,
which streets Sept. 29 on DVD and Blu-ray. Paramount
distributes DWA titles. Click for more photos.
Market Data

12 ROUNDS leads Top DVD Renters Chart
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12 ROUNDS leads Top DVD Sellers Chart
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12 ROUNDS leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart
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12 Rounds raced to the top of the renters and sellers charts.


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Blogs

BETWEEN THE LINES by Marcy Magiera

Still a little fuzzy on 3D

Once 3D standards are created, technology will no longer be a novelty.
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BLU STATE by Susanne Ault

Blu-ray player ads abound—are people biting?

The latest circulars have been chock-full of Blu-ray player mentions, but are people buying?
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DISC DISH by Cheryl Cheng

Under-the-radar releases

Indie films streeting in August include Gigantic and Nature’s Grave.
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DVDIALOG by Laurence Lerman

Director Laurent Cantet heads The Class

A chat with director Laurent Cantet on his Oscar-nominated film The Class.
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THE DOWN LOW by Danny King

Broadband usage gets wider overseas

Online-video consumption to be fed by increase in broadband subscriptions.
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Retail News

Best Buy, TiVo partner with cross promotions
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Chain to push DVR, be integrated into device's interface
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Netflix streams service through Sony's Bravia TVs
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Adds to list of more than 25 broadband-delivered programmers
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Netflix contest adds Sayles, Milk's Black
JULY 7 | PHYSICAL: Writers join actor Brolin on indie film panel
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Studio/Supplier News

Comic-Con attracts DVD, Blu-ray on smaller scale
JULY 10 | PHYSICAL: Studios focus on core sci-fi, horror, animation releases
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Warner Digital launches online visual albums
JULY 10 | DIGITAL: Adventures of One Eskimo features music, animated story
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Screen Media switches distribution to Gaiam
JULY 9 | PHYSICAL: Two-year deal to include new releases, catalog
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Europe increases anti-piracy fight
JULY 9 | FROM VARIETY: Seizures of illegal DVDs, CDs rise 2,600%
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Warner Archive adds 30 new titles
JULY 8 | PHYSICAL: Al Jolson's Mammy coming later this year
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DEG re-elects board members, adds new CFO
JULY 8 | PHYSICAL: Organization will expand to include 3D, digital delivery
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Fans rush Fox's Comic-Con Dollhouse edition
JULY 7 | PHYSICAL: Only 5,000 units available of customized package
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Robot Chicken promotion rolls on nine-city tour
JULY 7 | PHYSICAL: New Star Wars episode DVD promoted with roller rink parties
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UFC DVDs distributed by Anchor Bay
JULY 7 | PHYSICAL: Supplier signs exclusive deal, including Blu-ray
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Michael Jackson's Soul Train performances bought for DVD
JULY 6 | PHYSICAL: Direct Holdings acquired rights to TV series catalog
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Image Entertainment's future in doubt
JULY 6 | PHYSICAL: Accounting firm concerned about supplier's losses, negative cash flow
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Monsters vs. Aliens on DVD, Blu-ray Sept. 29
JULY 6 | PHYSICAL: Both versions will include new 3D short film, but main feature in 2D only
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Fox moves Finn to home entertainment
JULY 6 | PHYSICAL: Former Fox Searchlight exec to lead communications
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IFC scoops Loop for VOD
JULY 6 | FROM VARIETY: Gandolfini pic to premiere in theaters, cable
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Ice Age, Transformers tie for top spot
JULY 6 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Fox's toon breaks foreign box office records
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High-Def News

Comic-Con attracts DVD, Blu-ray on smaller scale
JULY 10 | PHYSICAL: Studios focus on core sci-fi, horror, animation releases
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Digital copy deadlines could be problematic
JULY 10 | DIGITAL: Most studios set cut-off time for one year after street
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Bright Stage develops e-commerce app for BD Live
JULY 8 | PHYSICAL: Company started by vets Malinoff and Johnson
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Videogames News

First Amendment attorney aims at Schwarzenegger
JULY 7 | FROM B&C: Has issues with governor's decision about violent videogames law
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U.S. gamers play more, spend less
JULY 6 | PHYSICAL: Used-game sales expected to continue climb
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Warner Bros. game for Midway pickup
JULY 6 | FROM VARIETY: Studio nabs assets in bankruptcy court
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VOD News

Warner Digital launches online visual albums
JULY 10 | DIGITAL: Adventures of One Eskimo features music, animated story
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FilmBuff set for movies
JULY 10 | FROM VARIETY: VOD channel to launch Wednesday
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Starz puts content in Comcast's OnDemand trial
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Movies, original series available on Fancast.com, Comcast.net
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Best Buy, TiVo partner with cross promotions
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Chain to push DVR, be integrated into device's interface
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Netflix streams service through Sony's Bravia TVs
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Adds to list of more than 25 broadband-delivered programmers
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Concurrent, Clearleap team on VOD, advanced ads
JULY 8 | FROM B&C: Combine reporting and content delivery expertise
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Millions stream Jackson memorial
JULY 7 | DIGITAL: Audience surpasses Obama inauguration on some sites
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In-Stat: 15% of video downloads are legal
JULY 7 | DIGITAL: Converting illegal viewers to paying customers to yield $2.5 billion
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France narrows film release windows
JULY 6 | FROM VARIETY: Titles to move to VOD four months after theaters
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IFC scoops Loop for VOD
JULY 6 | FROM VARIETY: Gandolfini pic to premiere in theaters, cable
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Technology News

Digital copy deadlines could be problematic
JULY 10 | DIGITAL: Most studios set cut-off time for one year after street
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Best Buy, TiVo partner with cross promotions
JULY 9 | DIGITAL: Chain to push DVR, be integrated into device's interface
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Bright Stage develops e-commerce app for BD Live
JULY 8 | PHYSICAL: Company started by vets Malinoff and Johnson
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Survey: Price, gadgets prevent smart-phone plunge
JULY 7 | MOBILE: User base expected to grow to 240 million by 2013
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