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Studios stack post-holiday titles for Blu-ray newbies

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News and more for December 7, 2009.

NEWS

Studios stack post-holiday titles for Blu-ray newbies
DEC. 4 | PHYSICAL: Two $100 million titles hit after Christmas Click for the full story» » »

Some TV series go from Blu-ray to DVD only
DEC. 4 | PHYSICAL: High prices account for lower adoption of TV BD Click for the full story» » »

Day-and-date releases boost November VOD
DEC. 4 | DIGITAL: Thanksgiving weekend had highest transactions in history Click for the full story» » »

FTC wants studios to improve labels for unrated movies
DEC. 4 | PHYSICAL: Commission finds that consumers are unaware of additional adult content
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Sony to release 2010 FIFA World Cup on 3D Blu-ray
DEC. 4 | PHYSICAL: Company will tie release to rollout of 3D consumer electronics Click for the full story» » »

Music Box leaves MPI for self-distribution
DEC. 4 | PHYSICAL: Foreign-language film specialist will go out on its own in 2010
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Sony cooks up contest for Julie & Julia
DEC. 7 | PHYSICAL: Prizes include cooking classes at Le Cordon Bleu Click for the full story» » »

Whip It this January
DEC. 4 | DISC DISH: Juno star Ellen Page straps on her skates and jams in the roller derby in Whip It, the Drew Barrymore-directed coming-of-age comedy that rung up $13 million at the box office this fall. Click for the full blog» » »

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The fourth quarter will seep into 2010, as studios release bigger titles than last year in hopes of appealing to consumers with new Blu-ray Disc players and gift cards to spend. Retailers believe the upcoming titles, including Jan. 5 release Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, will help prolong the bustling holiday shopping season.
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REVIEWS

(500) Days of Summer - DVD and Blu-ray Review
REVIEW: FOX Street: Dec. 22 Prebook: now > Lively rom-com that bends the narrative structure to its advantage. Click for the full review» » »

Trucker - DVD Review
REVIEW: MONTEREY Street: Jan. 5 Prebook: now > Skilled cast delivers in tale of a reluctant mom. Click for the full review» » »

Big Fan - DVD Review
REVIEW: VIVENDI Street: Jan. 12 Prebook: > Strong directorial debut from The Wrestler screenwriter. Click for the full review» » »

No Impact Man - DVD Review
REVIEW: OSCILLOSCOPE Street: Jan. 19 Prebook: Dec. 15 > Engaging look at a family’s promise to go green for a year. Click for the full review» » »

Lion’s Den - DVD Review
REVIEW: STRAND Street: Dec. 8 Prebook: now > Powerful Argentinian drama about mothers in prison. Click for the full review» » »

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Trucker