The top news and charts for week ending November 30, 2009.

Millenium expands to more retailers NOV. 24 | PHYSICAL: Indie label distributor now services Kmart, Target, others Click for the full story Blockbuster will combine stock classes NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Retailer gets non-compliance note on low share price Click for the full story Netflix stock downgraded on growth limitations NOV. 24 | DIGITAL: Nintentdo streaming agreement may be reached 'soon,' analyst says Click for the full story Click for more news

Ben 10 premiere Ben 10: Alien Swarm actors Galadriel Stineman (l.), Ryan Kelley (2nd from l.) and Nathan Keyes (2nd from r.), Cartoon Network’s Christina Miller and Warner’s Jeff Brown attended the premiere of the film, which airs on the network Nov. 25 and streets on DVD and Blu-ray Dec. 1. Warner distributes Cartoon Network titles. Click for more photos

STAR TREK leads Top DVD Renters Chart Full Top DVD Renters Chart STAR TREK leads Top DVD Sellers Chart Full Top DVD Sellers Chart STAR TREK leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart Full Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart STAR TREK leads Top Blu-ray Renters Chart Full Top Blu-ray Renters Chart Click for more market data	Star Trek traveled to the top of the charts in its debut week.
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BETWEEN THE LINES by Marcy Magiera Shift to roll with digital started here The broad reorganization at the top of Walt Disney Studios, including former home entertainment chief Bob Chapek’s expanded role, sent a powerful message across the movie industry. Click for the full blog

BLU STATE by Susanne Ault Never-ending Black Friday—now Apple is jumping into the fray Is it just me, or does Black Friday feel like it has already happened? There have just been so many leaked retail promotions over the last several weeks, that the whole event feels like old news. Click for the full blog

DISC DISH by Samantha Clark Halloween II, Ice Castles Sony has set up dates for two remakes: Rob Zombie’s Halloween II on Jan. 12 and Ice Castles on Feb. 9. Click for the full blog

THE DOWN LOW by Cindy Spielvogel Kirkpatrick on QVC WaxWorks president Kirk Kirkpatrick was caught moonlighting this month on QVC, selling DVDs of It's a Wonderful Life from Paramount Home Entertainment. Click for the full blog

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Star Trek travels to the top of market data charts
NOV. 25 | PHYSICAL: My Sister's Keeper was No. 2 DVD rental
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Millenium expands to more retailers
NOV. 24 | PHYSICAL: Indie label distributor now services Kmart, Target, others
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Rentrak upgrades ForMovies.com Web site
NOV. 24 | PHYSICAL: Customers can purchase from 50,000-title selection
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Netflix stock downgraded on growth limitations
NOV. 24 | DIGITAL: Nintentdo streaming agreement may be reached 'soon,' analyst says
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Used DVDs inexpensive gifts, says Hastings
NOV. 24 | PHYSICAL: Retailer positions older inventory for cash-strapped shoppers
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Consumer electronics spending to hit two-year high
NOV. 24 | FROM TWICE: CEA-CNET Index shows segment is consumers' most wanted
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Redbox launches iPhone application
NOV. 23 | DIGITAL: Download unveiled eight months after Redbox nixed earlier version
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Redbox's airport take-off slow and steady
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Coinstar unit gradually expands airport channel
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Blockbuster will combine stock classes
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Retailer gets non-compliance note on low share price
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Family Guy Darkside trailer premieres on iTunes
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Fox gives online service exclusive for DVD/Blu-ray movie
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Oscilloscope circles DVDs
NOV. 24 | FROM VARIETY: Distributor creates club for early releases
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Fox hires Lasorsa as senior VP of MGM marketing
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Executive was at New Line
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Family Guy Darkside trailer premieres on iTunes
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Fox gives online service exclusive for DVD/Blu-ray movie
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New Moon shines at box office
NOV. 22 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Twilight sequel nabs $140.7 million
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Wii pay-per-view in Japan
NOV. 23 | FROM VARIETY: Nintendo service includes Sesame, Pokemon
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Biggest movies coming to VOD in December
NOV. 23 | DIGITAL: December will be the biggest month ever for video-on-demand in terms of the combined box-office revenue of debuting titles, according to cable VOD programmer InDemand. Terminator: Salvation leads the pack with a day-and-date release on Dec. 1.
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Roku launches 10 new channels
NOV. 23 | DIGITAL: Blip.tv, Flckr and Pandora supply new content for set-top box
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Family Guy Darkside trailer premieres on iTunes
NOV. 23 | PHYSICAL: Fox gives online service exclusive for DVD/Blu-ray movie
Click for the full story

Wii pay-per-view in Japan
NOV. 23 | FROM VARIETY: Nintendo service includes Sesame, Pokemon
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