The top news and charts for week ending December 31, 2009.
Walmart broadens focus on Blu-ray Warner, Fox try to get Redbox lawsuits dismissed Amazon sold about 100K Blu-ray players over holiday |
Paranormal screening Paranormal Activity stars Micah Sloat (l.) and Katie Featherston (r.) greeted the Paranormal Activity Red Carpet Home Screening winner Jessica DiMeo, who received a Panasonic TV, Blu-ray player and sound system and screened the film at her home in Rehoboth, Mass. Paramount’s film is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Click for more photos |
DISTRICT 9 leads Top DVD Renters Chart THE HANGOVER leads Top DVD Sellers Chart THE HANGOVER leads Top Blu-ray Sellers Chart DISTRICT 9 leads Top Blu-ray Renters Chart |
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Walmart broadens focus on Blu-ray
DEC. 31 | PHYSICAL: Mass market chain continues to discount players, discs
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Walmart to add DVD fixtures
DEC. 31 | PHYSICAL: Permanent structures will keep aisles clean, add product
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The Hangover remains at No. 1 in DVD sales
DEC. 30 | PHYSICAL: District 9 tops DVD, Blu-ray rentals
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Warner, Fox try to get Redbox lawsuits dismissed
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: Kiosk leader hasn't shown proof of violations or damages, studios say
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Redbox says alternate DVD artwork is legal
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: Disc covers and labels are either original or used with permission, company says
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Blu-ray discounts continue at retail
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart slash prices on District 9, others
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NCR hires ex-Intelleflex CEO as marketing chief
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: New position signals broader communications effort for Blockbuster Express kiosk maker
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Electronics, videogames lead November Web surge
DEC. 29 | DIGITAL: Best Buy, Ubisoft get a jump in Internet traffic, report says
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Netflix's videostreaming will attract investors, suitors
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Amazon leads group of possible acquirers, analyst says
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Blart is Redbox's most popular 2009 title
DEC. 28 | PHYSICAL: Fox's Taken, Warner's Torino in Top 5
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Amazon sold about 100K Blu-ray players over holiday
DEC. 28 | PHYSICAL: Potter, Trek and Up big sellers, retailer says
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Warner, Fox try to get Redbox lawsuits dismissed
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: Kiosk leader hasn't shown proof of violations or damages, studios say
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Paranormal Activity to hit shelves Tuesday
DEC. 29 | FROM VARIETY: Paramount expects scary-good DVD, Blu-ray sales
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Lionsgate sells TV shows online before DVD
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Weeds, Mad Men available for download months earlier than disc release
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HBO launches iPhone app
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Users can view clips, use program guide, share on social networking sites
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Production company puts movies online
DEC. 28 | FROM VARIETY: Horsethief to debut 'Rites' western on Internet in spring
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Holiday box office breaks records
DEC. 28 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Avatar tops Chipmunks, Sherlock Holmes with $75 million
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Walmart broadens focus on Blu-ray
DEC. 31 | PHYSICAL: Mass market chain continues to discount players, discs
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Blu-ray discounts continue at retail
DEC. 29 | PHYSICAL: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart slash prices on District 9, others
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Amazon sold about 100K Blu-ray players over holiday
DEC. 28 | PHYSICAL: Potter, Trek and Up big sellers, retailer says
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Twilight reigned as top Verizon FiOS VOD renter
DEC. 30 | DIGITAL: Four Christmases only Q4 title on list
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Netflix's videostreaming will attract investors, suitors
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Amazon leads group of possible acquirers, analyst says
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Lionsgate sells TV shows online before DVD
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Weeds, Mad Men available for download months earlier than disc release
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Production company puts movies online
DEC. 28 | FROM VARIETY: Horsethief to debut 'Rites' western on Internet in spring
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Apple app downloads expected to be up 51%
DEC. 28 | MOBILE: iPod Touch downloads surpass iPhone for first time
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HBO launches iPhone app
DEC. 28 | DIGITAL: Users can view clips, use program guide, share on social networking sites
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