The top news and charts for week ending September 28, 2009.
Wolverine shows off Q4 DVD, Blu-ray potential NPD: Blu-ray will penetrate mainstream by next year Warner schedules Hangover for Dec. 15 |
Docurama celebrates 10 years Docurama Films celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Sept. 22 with a screening of Jane, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Robert Drew, D.A. Pennebaker and Hope Ryden. A private reception was held at Manhattan's 49 Grove. Here, filmmaker Pennebaker (l.) chats with Docurama co-principals Susan Margolin and Steve Savage (2nd from r.) and Stranger Than Fiction programmer Thom Powers. Click for more photos |
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EMA launches GamePlan Summit in 2010
SEPT. 25 | PHYSICAL: Conference brings together videogame retailers, publishers
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Wolverine shows off Q4 DVD, Blu-ray potential
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Kickoff title sets Blu-ray bar above 20%
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Netflix takes out $100 million credit line
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Will use it for working capital, possible buybacks
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Wolverine claws to the top of rentals, sales
SEPT. 23 | PHYSICAL: Fox actioner also was the No. 1 download-to-own
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Holiday sales flat, consumer electronics down
SEPT. 23 | FROM TWICE: Report says consumer confidence is growing
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Connecting with… Alex Camara, NCR Entertainment
SEPT. 22 | Q&A: Kiosks grow the whole pie, not cannibalize
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Amazon starts own consumer electronics brand
SEPT. 22 | PHYSICAL: 'Basics' to sell items blank DVDs, audio-video cables
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Blockbuster, CinemaNow closer to On Demand launch
SEPT. 22 | DIGITAL: Joint service expected to start in late fall
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Blockbuster adds branded VOD channels
SEPT. 21 | DIGITAL: Retailer partners with Suddenlink, Mediacom
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Netflix names $1 million prize winner
SEPT. 21 | DIGITAL: Group awarded for improving company's recommendation system
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Blockbuster inks marketing pacts for VOD services
SEPT. 21 | FROM MCN: Cable operators Suddenlick, Mediacom to offer programming under ‘Blockbuster' brand
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Revolver launches U.S. home entertainment distribution
SEPT. 25 | PHYSICAL: Robsessed, Star Wreck capitalize on high-profile Q4 releases
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Wolverine shows off Q4 DVD, Blu-ray potential
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Kickoff title sets Blu-ray bar above 20%
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Warner schedules Hangover for Dec. 15
SEPT. 23 | PHYSICAL: Five $100 million-plus titles street before holiday
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Weinstein Co. to slash more jobs
SEPT. 23 | FROM VARIETY: Studio to cut 35 employees next month
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Starz Digital Media now available on iTunes store
SEPT. 23 | FROM MCN: Consumers can rent, buy content from Overture Films, Anchor Bay, Manga
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Watchmen Ultimate Cut integrates Black Freighter
SEPT. 22 | PHYSICAL: Warner release also includes Complete Motion Comic
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Bottle Shock producers uncork DVD contest
SEPT. 22 | PHYSICAL: Blog contest will encourage viewers to buy movie released in February
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Fox powers Web video with 15 Gigs
SEPT. 21 | DIGITAL: Division's series might crossover to TV, DVD
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Studios team up on pay TV channel
SEPT. 21 | FROM VARIETY: Epix big on ambition, small on carriage
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30 Rock lands Tuesday with five new Emmys
SEPT. 21 | PHYSICAL: Universal's series hauled in award for best comedy and best actor, again
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Meatballs takes bite out of box office
SEPT. 21 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Sony toon wins weekend with $30.1 million
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DVD music clearances still a complex composition
SEPT. 21 | PHYSICAL: Tune-heavy thirtysomething is out, but music rights keep series like Wonder Years in studio vaults
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Wolverine shows off Q4 DVD, Blu-ray potential
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Kickoff title sets Blu-ray bar above 20%
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NPD: Blu-ray will penetrate mainstream by next year
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Set-top price tags expected to fall through Q4
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Blu-ray Web connection possible without disc
SEPT. 23 | PHYSICAL: New technology offers studios other ways to access BD Live
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For digital content, games consoles best route to living room
SEPT. 25 | DIGITAL: Netflix: Xbox streamers were 'disengaged from physical media'
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Connecting with… Christina DeRosa, Xbox Live
SEPT. 25 | Q&A: Zune will be a content service across multiple screens
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EMA launches GamePlan Summit in 2010
SEPT. 25 | PHYSICAL: Conference brings together videogame retailers, publishers
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Nintendo cuts Wii price to under $200
SEPT. 24 | FROM TWICE: Company lauches World of Nintendo events starting Oct. 2
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PlayStation 3 price drop helps quadruple sales
SEPT. 23 | PHYSICAL: Ad campaign promotes console's Blu-ray, Web-connection abilities
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For digital content, games consoles best route to living room
SEPT. 25 | DIGITAL: Netflix: Xbox streamers were 'disengaged from physical media'
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Starz Digital Media now available on iTunes store
SEPT. 23 | FROM MCN: Consumers can rent, buy content from Overture Films, Anchor Bay, Manga
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VOD provider adds Spanish-language films
SEPT. 22 | DIGITAL: VeneMovies deal adds award winners to Avail-TVN services
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Hulu trails only YouTube in online video streams
SEPT. 22 | DIGITAL: Nielsen says viewers, time spent watching Web content growing
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Blockbuster, CinemaNow closer to On Demand launch
SEPT. 22 | DIGITAL: Joint service expected to start in late fall
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Blockbuster adds branded VOD channels
SEPT. 21 | DIGITAL: Retailer partners with Suddenlink, Mediacom
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Fox powers Web video with 15 Gigs
SEPT. 21 | DIGITAL: Division's series might crossover to TV, DVD
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Blockbuster inks marketing pacts for VOD services
SEPT. 21 | FROM MCN: Cable operators Suddenlick, Mediacom to offer programming under ‘Blockbuster' brand
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Studios team up on pay TV channel
SEPT. 21 | FROM VARIETY: Epix big on ambition, small on carriage
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NPD: Blu-ray will penetrate mainstream by next year
SEPT. 24 | PHYSICAL: Set-top price tags expected to fall through Q4
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Blu-ray Web connection possible without disc
SEPT. 23 | PHYSICAL: New technology offers studios other ways to access BD Live
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Consumer confidence in tech rises
SEPT. 23 | FROM TWICE: CEA/CNET see higher numbers for consumer electronics than overall economy
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