The top news and charts for week ending October 5, 2009.
Warner also seeks Redbox lawsuit dismissal MOD Systems rolls out kiosks at national chain Blu-ray adoption slightly ahead of DVD's track Blockbuster moves to 50/50 rental/sell-through model |
Wizard hosts Emerald Gala Warner held an Emerald Gala at New York’s Tavern on the Green on Sept. 24 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. At the event were (back, l. to r.) Warner executives Jeff Baker, Ned Price and Ronnee Sass as well as the actors who played the film’s Munchkins. Warner’s Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray is now available. Click for more photos |
GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST leads Top DVD Renters Chart X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE leads Top DVD Sellers Chart X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST leads Top Blu-ray Renters Chart |
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MOD Systems rolls out kiosks at national chain
OCT. 2 | DIGITAL: Star Trek, Half-Blood Prince in holiday SD card tests
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Blockbuster closes senior secured notes offering
OCT. 2 | PHYSICAL: $675 million to be used to pay down debt, fund business operations
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Warner also seeks Redbox lawsuit dismissal
OCT. 2 | PHYSICAL: Studio says a kiosk window does not break laws
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Fox files motion to dismiss Redbox suit
OCT. 1 | PHYSICAL: Studio says it's operating fairly with kiosk operator
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Best Buy using Web, mobile apps to drive sales
OCT. 1 | FROM TWICE: Will be placed on retailer's Facebook page
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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past haunts rentals
SEPT. 30 | PHYSICAL: Wolverine still No. 1 DVD, Blu-ray seller
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Blockbuster moves to 50/50 rental/sell-through model
SEPT. 30 | PHYSICAL: Chain to install new kiosks near shuttered stores
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Best Buy's Dunn upbeat on chain's holiday prospects
SEPT. 30 | FROM TWICE: Chain to emphasize price, connectivity products, service
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Retail rolls out Monsters vs. Aliens exclusives
SEPT. 29 | PHYSICAL: Best Buy offers Blu-ray for $4.99 with player purchase
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Movie Gallery closing 200 Game Crazy stores
SEPT. 29 | PHYSICAL: Hollywood Video locations won't be affected
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Warner also seeks Redbox lawsuit dismissal
OCT. 2 | PHYSICAL: Studio says a kiosk window does not break laws
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Maya Entertainment signs VOD deal with In Demand
OCT. 1 | DIGITAL: Agreement will make film library available through major cable operators nationwide
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Fox files motion to dismiss Redbox suit
OCT. 1 | PHYSICAL: Studio says it's operating fairly with kiosk operator
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E1 to distribute Here, Regent DVDs
OCT. 1 | PHYSICAL: U.S. and Canada deal is for three years
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CBS promotes two in DVD production
OCT. 1 | PHYSICAL: Bishop, Grant to oversee authoring, mastering, bonus features
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Paramount, Universal movies hit the mSpot
SEPT. 30 | MOBILE: Mobile movie service available on 30 phone models, including iPhone
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New Video Digital grows its movie library
SEPT. 30 | DIGITAL: Films to include JCVD, Objectified, Visioneers
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Universal, Mattel extend Barbie deal to 2013
SEPT. 30 | PHYSICAL: Terms include 10 new feature-length DVD premieres
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Sony puts PSP digital copy on Blu-ray discs
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Godzilla, Ugly Truth to offer new feature
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Warner puts Observe, Ghosts on VOD before DVD
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Studio will delay VOD for Harry Potter a week after disc debut
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Cloudy still shines at box office
SEPT. 28 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Meatballs leaves new releases begging for scraps
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Heller named VP of international at Sony
SEPT. 28 | PHYSICAL: Exec to analyze studio's global business, maximize performance
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Blu-ray adoption slightly ahead of DVD's track
OCT. 2 | PHYSICAL: Study: High-def will never reach level of standard-definition
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Sony puts PSP digital copy on Blu-ray discs
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Godzilla, Ugly Truth to offer new feature
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Movie Gallery closing 200 Game Crazy stores
SEPT. 29 | PHYSICAL: Hollywood Video locations won't be affected
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Sony puts PSP digital copy on Blu-ray discs
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Godzilla, Ugly Truth to offer new feature
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Maya Entertainment signs VOD deal with In Demand
OCT. 1 | DIGITAL: Agreement will make film library available through major cable operators nationwide
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Paramount, Universal movies hit the mSpot
SEPT. 30 | MOBILE: Mobile movie service available on 30 phone models, including iPhone
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New Video Digital grows its movie library
SEPT. 30 | DIGITAL: Films to include JCVD, Objectified, Visioneers
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Google extends its lead in online video
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Viacom, Fox Interactive market share falls; Hulu's steady
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Warner puts Observe, Ghosts on VOD before DVD
SEPT. 28 | DIGITAL: Studio will delay VOD for Harry Potter a week after disc debut
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Blu-ray adoption slightly ahead of DVD's track
OCT. 2 | PHYSICAL: Study: High-def will never reach level of standard-definition
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MOD Systems rolls out kiosks at national chain
OCT. 2 | DIGITAL: Star Trek, Half-Blood Prince in holiday SD card tests
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Paramount, Universal movies hit the mSpot
SEPT. 30 | MOBILE: Mobile movie service available on 30 phone models, including iPhone
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HDTV sales to grow despite recession
SEPT. 29 | PHYSICAL: Retailers expected to continue discounts to encourage purchases
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Mobile video usage grows 70%
SEPT. 28 | MOBILE: Consumers increasingly dissatisfied with service, Nielsen says
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