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MESA News – May 29
Studios/Suppliers
With music, digital sales up but DVD down
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | PHYSICAL: Short-form videos more popular than long-form More
Disney wraps up Buddies holiday title
By Susanne Ault – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | PHYSICAL: First time two DVDs in franchise released in same year More
New NBC Universal group unites licensing efforts
By Danny King – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | PHYSICAL: Sperber-led unit to head theatrical, DVD, theme park promotions More
Warner continues day-and-date DVD/VOD releases
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | PHYSICAL: Says strategy is not hurting disc sales More
Vivendi to distribute Eebee’s Adventures
By Susanne Ault – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | PHYSICAL: Acquired DVD, digital, mobile rights to toddler property More
Museum bests Terminator at box office
By Pamela McClintock of Variety – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Fox’s family-friendly comedy nabs $70 million More
Retail
Movie Gallery fetes ‘PowerPlay’ customers
By Danny King – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | PHYSICAL: Four home-theater systems given away to millionth customers More
Borders same-store DVD sales fall 22%
By Danny King – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | PHYSICAL: Bookseller converts multi-media space to cooking, children’s books More
Best Buy broadens overseas management
By Danny King – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | PHYSICAL: Wheway hired for new president of international retail operations role More
Wal-Mart upgrading its CE departments
By Alan Wolf of TWICE – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | FROM TWICE: Remodels to emphasize mobility, home entertainment categories More
Consumer confidence increases again in May
By Steve Smith of TWICE – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | FROM TWICE: Index at 54.9 from 40.8 last month More
Average CE spending down from last year
By TWICE staff – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | FROM TWICE: CEA report: TVs most owned device in U.S. More
High-Def
Internet TVs, other video devices to quadruple by 2013
By Todd Spangler of Multichannel News – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | FROM MCN: Research firm iSuppli projects 376.5 million CE platforms four years from now More
Sony launches Ghostbusters Blu-ray promotion
By Susanne Ault – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | PHYSICAL: Fans can upload videos for BD Live at Web site More
TechnologyÂ
Lieberfarb, MOD Systems settle lawsuit
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | DIGITAL: Company’s suit from investor still ongoing More 3D heads to TV with Wu Cheng-en
By Clifford Coonan of Variety – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | FROM VARIETY: Project has been in the works for five years More
CEA widens 3D focus
By Danny King – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | PHYSICAL: Trade group aims to speed up standards adoption More
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Warner Digital grows Apple App branch
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | MOBILE: Studio plans to distribute 40 programs this year More
VOD/Downloads
Baker & Taylor revamps logo, Web site
By Susanne Ault – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | PHYSICAL: Changes reflect expansion of digital capabilities More
Hulu launches Labs function
By Alex Weprin of Broadcasting & Cable – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | FROM B&C: Debuts with desktop viewing application, widgetmaker More
Zucker: Hulu close to breaking even
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | DIGITAL: Will keep content on the Web for now More
Cuban sees continuing small role for Web video
By Gary Arlen of Multichannel News – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | FROM MCN: Maverick media pioneer calls genre ‘a real disappointment’ More
Internet TVs, other video devices to quadruple by 2013
By Todd Spangler of Multichannel News – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | FROM MCN: Research firm iSuppli projects 376.5 million CE platforms four years from now More
Best Buy funding digital media firms
By Alan Wolf of TWICE – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | FROM TWICE: Investing in applications for music, video and gaming More
WB sets VOD window in Japan
By Mark Schilling of Variety – 05/28/2009
MAY 28 | FROM VARIETY: Benjamin Button to kick off service More
Nokia’s new apps store includes video
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | MOBILE: Company’s Ovi Store includes app for downloading from Amazon More
TiVo has loss on lower sales
By Danny King – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | DIGITAL: DVR maker cut back marketing while developing partnerships with Blockbuster, others More
Viacom experiments with VOD release dates
By Danny King – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | DIGITAL: CEO cautious about day-and-date, touts online video revenue More
Microsoft: Zune HD coming in the fall
By Joseph Palenchar of TWICE – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | FROM TWICE: Will be touchscreen, include Web browser More
Baker & Taylor expands digital distribution
By Susanne Ault – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | DIGITAL: Partners with OverDrive for downloadable video, music, books More
Videogames
Despite game slowdown, stores see strength in Wii
By Susuanne Ault – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | PHYSICAL: Grocers, office stores eye videogames More
Redbox plans first big videogame test
By Susanne Ault – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | PHYSICAL: Company will experiment with combo and game-only kiosks More
Reading tutorial headed for Wii, DS players
By Greg Tarr of Variety – 05/29/2009
MAY 29 | FROM TWICE: First products to debut in August More
Sci Fi to launch 15 ‘casual’ games
By Danny King – 05/28/2009
MAY 27 | DIGITAL: Four multi-player titles included in new releases More
Blockbuster tests online games rental program
By Danny King – 05/27/2009
MAY 27 | PHYSICAL: Cleveland-area subscribers can order titles starting in June More
Take-Two reports fiscal Q2 loss, beats forecast
By Danny King – 05/26/2009
MAY 26 | PHYSICAL: Year-earlier sales bolstered by record-setting GTA IV More
Greener Gaming Gathering (G3) Announced!
MESA is proud to announce an invite only, free meeting of great significance to the service providers to the Video Game industry
Sponsored by AGI Polymatrix and held in association with the Entertainment Merchants Association, MESA will be presenting our first Video Game Sustainability Luncheon — the Greener Gaming Gathering (G3) featuring an exclusive presentation by Darin Dickson, Senior Buyer for Video Game Software at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
In addition there will be a presentation by Cody Sisco, Manager Advisory Services, Business for Social Responsibility as well as a panel of experts on game sustainability issues related to replication, packaging and transportation.
Also, this event will be webcast to registered attendees as well. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to register for the webcast sign up today.  Please note that availability is open to the first 50 registrants who select “webcast” on the registration page.
The meeting and luncheon is scheduled for June 1, 2009, 10:30 – 1 pm
Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, California 91505 USA
Phone: 1-818-843-6000
This event is for members and invited guests of our alliance and space is extremely limited. Contact Guy Finley (guy@MESAlliance.org) and RSVP via the website below if you plan to come. In case of cancellation contact: cdieterich@entmerch.org
To register now visit www.gamesupplyacademy.com/green
Event Sponsor:
MESA News – May 22
Studios/Suppliers
Trans World losses widen, but DVD slips just a little
By Susanne Ault – 05/21/2009
MAY 21 | PHYSICAL: Blu-ray catalog a tough sell, but new releases ‘a bright spot’ More
Paris Hilton sued for lack of promotion
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/21/2009
MAY 21 | PHYSICAL: Actress allegedly did not promote Pledge This More
Image hires Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor
By Susanne Ault – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | PHYSICAL: Company to guide supplier in financing opportunities More
Roddenberry Treks behind the scenes
By Marc Graser of Variety – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | FROM VARIETY: Creator’s son to host DVD set of unseen footage More
Mill Creek to distribute Cannell shows
By Marcy Magiera – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | PHYSICAL: All series are new to DVD with the exception of Wiseguy More
Disney sets Snow White at head of new Diamond line
By Susanne Ault – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | PHYSICAL: Innovative interactivity includes dwarf personalization More
Vivendi to distribute Palisades Tartan catalog
By Susanne Ault – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: Library will be available digitally for the first time More
Toshiba files patent suit against Imation
By Greg Tarr of TWICE – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | FROM TWICE: Case alleges company infringed on Toshiba’s DVD patents More
Angels nabs heavenly opening
By Pamela McClintock of Variety – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Sony sequel soars to top of weekend box office More
Retail
Target’s Q1 earnings fall 13%, sales flat
By Alan Wolf of TWICE – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | FROM TWICE: New store openings help retail sales grow 0.4% More
Redbox to increase kiosks in Circle K stores
By Danny King – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | PHYSICAL: Machines already in California, Arizona convenience stores More
Blockbuster to pay $300,000 in fines
By Danny King – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | PHYSICAL: California cites retail chain for overcharging customers More
Wal-Mart broadens electronics inventory
By Danny King – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | PHYSICAL: Retailer increases Blu-ray player, mobile device stock More
Netflix CFO says there’s plenty of room to grow
By Danny King – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: Subscriber base could reach 20 million to 40 million More
North American expands free units offer
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: Retailers can receive two DVDs in place of Blu-ray More
Hastings hit by recession
By Susanne Ault – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: Q1 earnings fall 43% on comp drops for DVD, videogames More
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High-Def
Blu-ray hardware not big retail driver
By Susanne Ault – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: TWICE names Best Buy number one consumer electronics chain More
Blu-ray rental stores go high, low on prices
By Susanne Ault – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | PHYSICAL: Netflix charges more for high-def, but Blockbuster doesn’t More
Warner to package game with Watchmen Blu-ray
By Susanne Ault – 05/21/2009
MAY 21 | PHYSICAL: The End is Nigh on disc exclusively for PS3 More
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Technology
Netflix launches Web-application section
By Danny King – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | MOBILE: IPhone, Twitter apps offered in Netflix App Gallery More
Warner Digital grows Apple App branch
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | MOBILE: Studio plans to distribute 40 programs this year More
Blu-ray Disc Assn. takes on 3D home standards
By Susanne Ault – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: New task force charged with identifying universal specs More
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VOD/Downloads
Netflix stacks up streaming share
By Susanne Ault – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | DIGITAL: Just 3% of consumers bought a movie download, but 7% digitally rented More
Microsoft expands Netflix partnership
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | DIGITAL: Deal may help establish Windows Media Center as an online video hub More
Online and mobile video viewing make big gains in Q1
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | DIGITAL: But nearly 99% of video still watched on TV, according to Nielsen More
Warner launches online Terminator series
By Susanne Ault – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | DIGITAL: Project available on iTunes, Amazon, PlayStation More
Netflix offers credit for streaming outage
By Danny King – 05/18/2009
MAY 18 | PHYSICAL: Digital-delivery service went down last Thursday More
Videogames
Sony PlayStation Store adds movies, TV
By Susanne Ault – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | DIGITAL: Company hopes to broaden base beyond gamers More
Warners game for Midway takeover
By Marc Graser of Variety – 05/22/2009
MAY 22 | FROM VARIETY: Studio also nabs Lord of the Rings from EA More
GameStop’s same-store sales fall
By Danny King – 05/21/2009
MAY 21 | PHYSICAL: Retailer cites slow April, record prior year More
California takes fight for videogame law to top court
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/21/2009
MAY 21 | PHYSICAL: EMA: Eight similar laws ruled unconstitutional More
Research: More play games than go see movies
By Susanne Ault – 05/20/2009
MAY 20 | PHYSICAL: Digital downloads, mobile phone games rising in popularity More
Paramount Digital’s Screenlife names Watts CEO
By Susanne Ault – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | PHYSICAL: More than 15 new Scene It? games coming this year More
Producer Legendary launches digital arm
By Marc Graser of Variety – 05/19/2009
MAY 19 | FROM VARIETY: Former EA exec Vrabeck to run unit More
MESA News – May 15
Studios/Suppliers
Tuesday street dates return, for now
By Susanne Ault – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | PHYSICAL: Extra expense a factor in cutting back weekend releases More
Home simultaneously in theaters, online, on TV, DVD
By Laurence Lerman – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | PHYSICAL: Earth documentary released on World Environment Day More
Total Drama Island to street Aug. 18
By Susanne Ault – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | PHYSICAL: Cartoon Network will pack all 27 episodes into DVD More
Sony promotes worldwide publicity executives
By Marcy Magiera – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: Griesbach now executive director, Allen director More Â
RealNetworks expands lawsuit against studios
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: Updated Accuses violation of antitrust laws More
Sony reports fiscal 2009 $1.01 billion loss
By Susanne Ault – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: Film a high point; videogames, electronics down More
Eagle Rock wins Blues award
By Laurence Lerman – 05/13/2009
MAY 13 | PHYSICAL: Three titles nominated for DVD of the Year More
DVD most popular home entertainment choice
By Susanne Ault – 05/12/2009
MAY 12 | PHYSICAL: NPD survey says Blu-ray at 7%, online at 3% More
Toshiba reports $1.89 billion loss in Q4
By Danny King – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Digital products unit hurt by global recession, says company More
CDSA names new director of anti-piracy programs
By Cheryl Cheng – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Dyson to replace Gorman in role More
Star Trek beams up $76.5 million
By Pamela McClintock of Variety – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Paramount’s franchise reboot tops box office More
Gay Pride Month, related titles bow in June
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: President Clinton records intro for Wolfe’s Pedro More
Angels & Demons conjures indie opportunities
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Suppliers release related documentaries, movies More
Vanguard starts movie club
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Indies supplier offers titles for sale at discount to members More
Retail
Netflix tops in customer satisfaction again
By Susanne Ault – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Online rental store topped ForeSee’s list of 100 retailers More
Wal-Mart’s Q1 sales, earnings flat
By Alan Wolf of TWICE – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | FROM TWICE: Company blames currency fluctuations, 2008 leap year More
Blockbuster Q1 profit falls 39%
By Danny King – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: U.S. same-store sales decline 10.9%; refinancing completed More
Netflix opens Ohio central shipping hub
By Danny King – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: 90,000-square-foot facility will ship 150,000 DVDs daily More
CBS, Paramount package T.V. Sets DVDs
By Susanne Ault – 05/13/2009
MAY 13 | PHYSICAL: New line aimed at putting genre into new retail segments More
Systemax wins bid for Circuit City brand: Report
By Alan Wolf of TWICE – 05/12/2009
MAY 12 | FROM TWICE: IT manufacturer gains chain’s intellectual property, e-commerce business More
High-Def
Watchmen expands interactivity on Blu-ray
By Susanne Ault – 05/12/2009
MAY 12 | PHYSICAL: Title will include Maximum Movie Mode, Facebook feature More Â
Technology
Sony launching new Walkman music/video player
By Susanne Ault – 05/13/2009
MAY 13 | MOBILE: Two models will be priced at $299, $399 More
Amazon launches Kindle store for iPhones
By Danny King – 05/12/2009
MAY 12 | MOBILE: Web services for mobiles continues growth More
North American flat-screen shipments still rising
By Danny King – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | PHYSICAL: Vizio leapfrogs Samsung, Sony for LCD market lead More
VOD/Downloads
Online movie sites searchable on Jinni
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | DIGITAL: Service plays Hulu, Netflix content More
Online video viewing lengthened 58% in past year
05/12/2009
MAY 12 | DIGITAL: Typical user watched almost three hours in April, report says More
IPhone owners most likely to watch video
By Danny King – 05/12/2009
MAY 12 | MOBILE: Mobile Web users surge, building revenue More
Warner integrates Web content across divisions
By Susanne Ault – 05/11/2009
MAY 11 | DIGITAL: WB.com includes video clips for classic, current films More
Videogames
Nintendo tops 1 million DS sold in April
By Amy Gilroy of TWICE – 05/15/2009
MAY 15 | FROM TWICE: New DSi propels sales well beyond Sony’s PlayStation Portable More
Videogame revenue falls 17% in April
By Susanne Ault – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: Month hampered by few new game releases More
Q1 videogame spending jumps online, DVD drops
By Danny King – 05/14/2009
MAY 14 | PHYSICAL: E-commerce outperforms bricks-and-mortar More
GameStop offers movie promotion
By Danny King – 05/13/2009
MAY 13 | PHYSICAL: Free theater ticket with purchase of such games as X-Men, Hannah More
MESA unites BD service providers
On May 13th MESA held a meeting with the Blu-ray service provider community at the Variety offices in Los Angeles. Companies attending either in-person or online included:
3rd i QC, BluFocus, Cubist Media Group, Deluxe Digital Studios, GDMX, IDMA, Metabeam, Sofatronic, Testronic Laboratories, Trailer Park, and Van Ling Productions.
As a follow-up to the Blu-Breakfast held in February, MESA brought together the leading companies in the creative, authoring, testing and BD-J application development community for Blu-ray Disc. After the February meeting, the group divided into three specific workgroups: Funtionality, Workflow and Technical and appointed committee chairs for each workgroup.
This meeting dealt specifically with the Functionality Workgroup whose mission statement is as follows:
To assist in educating the studios on the possibilities of the BD-Live platform and to make best practice recommendations on cost effective strategies moving forward. Specifically, we hope to define a common experience for consumers that leaves room for creativity and differentiation and to explore revenue generating models/application/examples.
A robust discussion about Blu-ray applications, their interoperability, and how best to market both the applications themselves and the companies creating these vital components to the Blu-ray format ensued.
Look to the MESA website for continued updates and announcements from this group of innovators. If you are involved at any point along the supply chain for BD production contact MESA to get involved.
MESA News – May 8
Studios/Suppliers
Sony to unleash action line
By Cheryl Cheng – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: DVD purchase to include one-year Maxim subscription More
Warner Archive offers Tarzan films on order
By Susanne Ault – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Studio adds 22 classic films to manufacturing-on-demand service More
RealNetworks ordered to pay sanctions in studio lawsuit
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Company destroyed evidence for Hollywood studios lawsuit More
WWE revenue in digital media, DVD, PPV down
By David Tanklefsky of Broadcasting & Cable – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | FROM B&C: WrestleMania XXV to count towards third-quarter earnings More
Film a bright spot in flat News Corp. quarter
By Susanne Ault – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | PHYSICAL: Murdoch ‘encouraged’ by Fox’s summer movie slate More
Home video prexy Avery exits Paramount
By Marc Graser of Variety – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | FROM VARIETY: Executive departs to pursue other opportunities More
DVD down for Disney in fiscal Q2
By Danny King – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | PHYSICAL: Filmed entertainment division’s earnings fall 97% More
Image’s fiscal 2009 sales jump 34%
By Danny King and Susanne Ault – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | PHYSICAL: Cast-driven titles boost revenue, meets forecast More
Cinram Q1 loss widens on DVD decline
By Danny King – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | PHYSICAL: Replicator’s disc production cut by 18% More
NASCAR DVD to be released by Universal
By Susanne Ault – 05/04/2009
MAY 4 | PHYSICAL:Â The Secret Life of Cars to bow 2011 More
Deloitte, DivX join Digital Entertainment Group
By Susanne Ault – 05/04/2009
MAY 4 | DIGITAL: Organization now has 64 members More
Wolverine claws to top of box office
By Pamela McClintock of Variety – 05/04/2009
MAYÂ 4 | VARIETY BOX-OFFICE REPORT: Prequel nabs record bow for Fox with $87 mil More
Retail
Redbox Q1 revenue doubles on expansion
By Danny King – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Same-store sales jump 35%, parent says More
Blockbuster celebrates sci-fi characters
By Danny King – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Captain Kirk’s a runner-up in survey timed to new Trek movie More
Redbox extends free-rental promotion
By Danny King – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Weekly codes moving to monthly through August More
Netflix promotes Rendich to DVD-operations chief
By Danny King – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | PHYSICAL: Former VP joined company in 1999 More
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High-Def
Best Buy, Amazon maintain large Blu-ray market share
By Susanne Ault – 05/08/2009
MAY 8 | PHYSICAL: As format grows, Wal-Mart might dominate More
Indie retailers embrace Blu-ray revenue-sharing
By Susanne Ault – 05/08/2009
MAY 8 | PHYSICAL: Suppliers see programs as opportunity to grow format More
3D Blu-ray discs to go on sale in 2011
By Susanne Ault – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | PHYSICAL: Futuresource predicts 3D TVs in 10% of households by 2012 More
Blu-ray player sales up 72% in Q1
By Susanne Ault – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | PHYSICAL: Consumer awareness of format hits 90% mark in past six months More
Technology
RealNetworks plans Q4 release of DVD recorder
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | PHYSICAL: Facet player will store content of consumers’ DVDs More
MOD Systems plans SD card kiosk test
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | DIGITAL: Company in talks with retailers to have machines in stores in second half of year More
StudioCanal steps into 3D
By John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy of Variety – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | FROM VARIETY: Around the World to go worldwide More
Digital Hollywood: 3D needs to make money on DVD
By Susanne Ault – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | PHYSICAL: SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Better technology necessary for consumer adoption More
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VOD/Downloads
Vudu library to be available on Entone set-top
By Susanne Ault – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | DIGITAL: Deal includes high-definition movie downloads More
Study: Interactive Web series more successful
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | DIGITAL: Social media used to attract viewers, advertisers More
Web-connected electronics sales to double in four years
By Danny King – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | DIGITAL: Consumers will buy more than 100 million components in 2013 More
Digital Hollywood: Online video needs marketing
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | DIGITAL: Panelists debate whether segment will ever equal DVD in revenue More
Lost, The Office available on BlackBerries
By Jennifer Netherby – 05/06/2009
MAY 6 | MOBILE: QuickPlay launches service for $7.99 a month More
Digital Hollywood: MTV creates multi-platform series
By Susanne Ault – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | DIGITAL: $5 Dollar Cover: Memphis available on AT&T, iTunes, TV More
Funimation series to stream on Anime News Network
By Cindy Spielvogel – 05/05/2009
MAY 5 | DIGITAL: Ghost Hunt among shows available for free with ads More
Blockbuster offers digital-rental discount
By Danny King – 05/04/2009
MAY 4 | DIGITAL: First-time rental downloaders get 25% off of title price More
Web-to-TV video spending to jump fivefold by 2013
By Danny King – 05/04/2009
MAY 4 | DIGITAL: Revenue to surge on increase in Web-connected TVs, reports say More
Videogames
Showtime licenses videogame based on Tudors
By Todd Spangler of Multichannel News – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | FROM MCN: Partners with Merscom to develop casual game about series More
Nintendo reports $2.8 billion profit for fiscal year
By Greg Tarr of TWICE – 05/07/2009
MAY 7 | FROM TWICE: Company says videogame industry ‘less impacted by the economic downturn’ More
AT&T launches Star Wars mobile title
By Danny King – 05/04/2009
MAY 4 | MOBILE: THQ-LucasArts game available through May 15 More
MESA News – May 1
Studios/Suppliers
Anchor Bay to increase revenue with theatricals
By Susanne Ault – 05/01/2009
MAY 1 | PHYSICAL: Ashton Kutcher starrer Spread to launch slate More
DVD drags Viacom Q1 earnings
By Susanne Ault – 04/30/2009
APRIL 30 | Segment revenue down 9% with difficult comparison More
Warner Q1 DVD sales fall
By Danny King – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Earnings fall on lower VOD sales, higher interest costs More
Screen Media Films promotes two executives
By Cheryl Cheng – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Blech to oversee distribution, marketing, publicity More
TLA Releasing restructures U.S. division
By Cindy Spielvogel – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Company says current business model doesn’t work ‘in today’s market’ More
DreamWorks Q1 profit doubles on Madagascar
By Danny King – 04/28/2009
APRIL 28 | Company hints at 3D features for Monsters DVD More
Warner charges for digital copy on Friday the 13th DVD
By Susanne Ault – 04/28/2009
APRIL 28 | Horror movie’s Blu-ray version will offer feature for free More
Relativity reaches deal with Lionsgate
By Dave McNary of Variety – 04/28/2009
APRIL 28 | FROM VARIETY: Pact to cover up to five movies a year More
DEG: Q1 consumer spending down 5%
By Susanne Ault – 04/27/2009
APRIL 27 | Organization includes Internet video, cable and satellite VOD More
Warner to release Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set
By Susanne Ault – 04/27/2009
APRIL 27 | Four-film collection coincides with franchise’s 25th anniversary More
Retail
Blockbuster signs deals for indie exclusives
By Susanne Ault – 05/01/2009
MAY 1 | PHYSICAL: Titles include Screen Media’s Personal Effects, Battle in Seattle More
Disney to offer extras or ‘rental ready’ versions
By Susanne Ault – 04/30/2009
APRIL 30 | PHYSICAL: Â Jonas Brothers, Shopaholic to have multiple classes of discs More
Alliance parent files for Chapter 11
By Jennifer Netherby – 04/28/2009
APRIL 28 | DVD distributor vows ‘vendors won’t lose a dime’ More
High-Def
Paramount licenses BD + copy protection
By Paul Sweeting – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Joins Fox in using technology on Blu-ray discs More
HBO On Demand previews True Blood DVD
By Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News – 04/28/2009
APRIL 28 | FROM MCN: Vampire series first season available in Blu-ray features enhanced viewing mode More
Amazon offers Blu-ray exclusives
By Susanne Ault – 04/17/2009
APRIL 27 | About 40 titles available only at online retailer More
Technology
ANALYSIS: All eyes on CBS digital strategy
By Claire Atkinson of Broadcasting & Cable – 05/01/2009
MAY 1 | FROM B&C: New Disney-Hulu deal leaves CBS as the lone major network holdout More
Verizon FiOS to reach 10 million U.S. homes
By Susanne Ault – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Network has grown 50% over last year More
Microsoft develops Web shows for Zune, others
By Jennifer Netherby – 04/30/2009
APRIL 30 | The Office’s Rainn Wilson, Kids in the Hall’s Dave Foley among stars on board More
VOD/Downloads
Bewkes: TV Everywhere trials in second half
By Mike Farrell – 05/01/2009
MAY 1 | FROM MCN: Would include content from HBO, Turner, other outlets More
Online video revenue to top $12 billion by 2012
By Danny King – 04/30/2009
APRIL 30 | Broader content, wider bandwidth will fuel growth, report says More
Disney buys stake in Hulu
By Jennifer Netherby – 04/30/2009
APRIL 30 | DIGITAL: Desperate Housewives, Lost to stream on site More
Sony offers free movies on Crackle
By Jennifer Netherby – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | Spider-Man 2, A Few Good Men will stream with ads More
Videogames
USA launches iPhone game
By Danny King – 04/29/2009
APRIL 29 | NBC Universal unit follows move by other TV, film companies More
GameFly files complaint of Postal Service
By Danny King – 04/27/2009
APRIL 27 | Alleges that Blockbuster, Netflix get preferential treatment More
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