The top news and charts for week ending June 9, 2008.
DVD retailers increase game sections Blu-ray awareness rising among consumers Flexplay targets niche markets |
A ‘jump’ to home video To promote the June 3 DVD release of Jumper, Fox held a press junket in New York with (l. to r.) actors Jamie Bell and Rachel Bilson, Fox’s Dorritt Ragosine, actor Hayden Christensen and director Doug Liman. Click for more industry photos. |
"RAMBO" leads Top DVD Renters Chart "NATIONAL TREASURE 2" leads Top DVD Sellers Chart "RAMBO" leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart |
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SWEETING: Upping the ante |
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BETWEEN THE LINES: Actors pretty, smart on DVD |
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RED STATE, BLUE STATE: Filmmakers hanging in style with Kuro |
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DISC DISH: Army Wives promotion |
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DVDIALOG: In Xanadu did Universal a special edition DVD decree |
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THE DOWN LOW: Web video upgrades |
DVD retailers increase game sections
JUNE 6 | Stores look into used, new product
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Flexplay targets niche markets
JUNE 5 | Disposable discs available at truck stops, airports
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Following stores, Hastings spruces up Web
JUNE 5 | Retailer site not significantly updated since 2002
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Hard economy might help home entertainment
JUNE 5 | NPD: 18% of DVD buyers say they’ll boost spending
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Apple adds movies to iTunes U.K.
JUNE 5 | FROM VARIETY: Download deal is first outside of U.S.
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Trans World cuts size of board of directors
JUNE 3 | Move aimed at shaving costs
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Wal-Mart boosts Blu-ray product support
JUNE 3 | Adds dedicated sections, players
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DVDPlay names Piper president, COO
JUNE 3 | Former Safeway executive to help kiosk-company’s growth
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Blu-ray awareness rising among consumers
JUNE 3 | NPD survey finds price still a holdback to purchase
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Licensed products will give Iron Man DVD steam
JUNE 6 | DVD-related licensing news from Licensing International Expo
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Digital divide at Disney ends
JUNE 6 | FROM VARIETY: Internet, videogame units merged into IMG
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DVD a key in SAG negotiations
JUNE 5 | Actors could strike if terms not met by June 30
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BBC puts more channels online
JUNE 5 | FROM VARIETY: Live streaming available to U.K. audiences
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Zune partners in Joy Division promotion
JUNE 4 | Weinstein documentary pre-loaded in player
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Goldhil inventory to be liquidated
JUNE 4 | Debt forces sale despite profitable 2007
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Sex drives box office
JUNE 2 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: City folks whip Indiana Jones
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Wal-Mart boosts Blu-ray product support
JUNE 3 | Adds dedicated sections, players
Click for Full Story
Blu-ray awareness rising among consumers
JUNE 3 | NPD survey finds price still a holdback to purchase
Click for Full Story
DVD retailers increase game sections
JUNE 6 | Stores look into used, new product
Click for Full Story
Digital divide at Disney ends
JUNE 6 | FROM VARIETY: Internet, videogame units merged into IMG
Click for Full Story
BBC puts more channels online
JUNE 5 | FROM VARIETY: Live streaming available to U.K. audiences
Click for Full Story
Apple adds movies to iTunes U.K.
JUNE 5 | FROM VARIETY: Download deal is first outside of U.S.
Click for Full Story
CBS, Yahoo set distribution deal
JUNE 5 | FROM VARIETY: Free content streaming will be ad-supported
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Zune partners in Joy Division promotion
JUNE 4 | Weinstein documentary pre-loaded in player
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Online video users to quadruple by 2013
JUNE 3 | More broadband feeds usage, YouTube popularity
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Attention Span Media inks deals with Hulu, YouTube
JUNE 3 | FROM B&C: Deals cover Dorm Life, SockTube Presents
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