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News and more for October 27, 2009.

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Gran Torino takes top VOD spot
OCT. 26 | DIGITAL: Eastwood movie bests Twilight in video-on-demand rentals this year Click for the full story» » » 

Netflix video-streaming goes to PlayStation 3
OCT. 26 | DIGITAL: Users will play access content through a special Blu-ray disc Click for the full story» » » 

Single-disc Twilight DVD rolls wide at retail
OCT. 26 | PHYSICAL: Stores offer movie cash, merchandise tied to New Moon theatrical Click for the full story» » » 

Lionsgate to put Weeds, others on ZillionTV
OCT. 26 | DIGITAL: Studio will provide content to online video-on-demand service launching next year Click for the full story» » » 

Facebook consumer suit settlement proposal approved
OCT. 26 | DIGITAL: Case spurred similar lawsuit from Blockbuster users Click for the full story» » » 

Gamer DVD, Blu-ray
DISC DISH: Despite its action/sci-fi plot that tries to capitalize on the popularity of videogames, Gamer grossed $20.5 million in theaters. However, that same premise coupled with 300 heartthrob Gerard Butler starring out of the box is sure to be a boon for the movie on DVD and Blu-ray. Click for the full blog» » » 

Netflix DVDs get overshadowed, but not lost in the mail
THE DOWN LOW: If more Netflix subscribers are streaming videos from the largest U.S. movie-rental service via mail than ordering DVDs, don't blame the postal service. Click for the full blog» » » 

Video-on-demand now 27% of Internet traffic: Study
OCT. 26 | FROM MCN: Peer-to-peer usage falls to 20% of total, vs. 32% in 2008 Click for the full story» » » 

Rovi's Passport set to get remote DVR, VOD search
OCT. 26 | FROM MCN: Next release set for first half of 2010 Click for the full story» » » 

Eisner cuts deal for Web shows
OCT. 26 | FROM VARIETY: Pacts with Rogers Communications for funding Click for the full story» » » 

Paranormal cuts down Saw at box office
OCT. 26 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE: Paramount pic nabs top spot with $22 million Click for the full story» » » 

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Tinker Bell visits U.N.
Disney’s Tinker Bell was named Honorary Ambassador of Green
by the U.N. Under-Secretary-General Kiyo Akasaka, with his wife Shigemi (2nd from r.) and Disney Toon president Meredith Roberts, on Oct. 25. Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure will street
on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on Oct. 27. Click for more photos

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GOODFELLAS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY BOOK (WARNER)
Martin Scorsese's 1990 film starring Robert De Niro as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway.
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GLEE: SEASON 1: ROAD TO SECTIONALS (FOX)
In this Fox series, an idealistic high school teacher (Matthew Morrison) vows to transform the glee club into champions.
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BOB THE BUILDER: BEST OF BOB (HIT/LIONSGATE)
Ten episodes featuring Bob and the Can-Do Crew that celebrate 10 years of the franchise.
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AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS: THE BOOK OF LOVE (UNIVERSAL)
In this DVD premiere, three hapless virgins discover the Bible in the school library, which leads them on a journey to lose their virginity.
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THE JEAN-JACQUES BEINEIX BOX COLLECTION (CINEMA LIBRE)
This box set includes Diva, Betty Blue: Director's Cut, among others.
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