Lower Holiday Spending Prompts ‘Black Friday,’ Mobile Focus

November 20, 2009

With about 63% of U.S. shoppers intending to spend less this holiday season compared to last year, nearly 66% of shoppers plan to navigate anticipated crowded stores to purchase gifts on Black Friday — slightly up from last year, according to reports.

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Netflix, IFC Sign Streaming Deal

November 20, 2009

Netflix subscribers beginning Nov. 20 will have free access to 53 independent movies from IFC Entertainment.

New State Power Policy Could Cut LCD-TV Energy Use 50%

November 20, 2009

Proposed California energy efficiency standards for new high-definition televisions with screen sizes 58 inches and smaller could reduce energy use 50%, according to a new report.

Sam Shepard Headlines First Epix Original Series Pilot

November 20, 2009

Veteran actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is slated to star in “Tough Trade,” the first original one-hour drama series for Epix, the high-definition pay-TV and online streaming channel co-owned by Lionsgate, MGM and Paramount Studios.

Lawyers in Redbox Late Fee Suit Launch Web Site

November 19, 2009

The law firm behind a class-action lawsuit against Redbox, accusing the kiosk operator of charging illegal late fees, has launched a Web site.

Report: Blu-ray to Lift Packaged Media In 2010

November 19, 2009

Thanks to an estimated 45.4 million Blu-ray Disc players (18.4 million standalone, 27 million PlayStation 3s) in homes worldwide by the end of the year, Blu-ray Disc should help offset any decline in DVD in 2010, according to research from Screen Digest.

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I Can Do Bad All by Myself, Lionsgate. Street 1/12, Prebook 12/16. DVD $29.95, BD $39.99.
Jennifer's Body, Fox. Street 12/29, Prebook 12/2. DVD $29.98, BD $39.99.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Anchor Bay. Street 12/22, Prebook 11/19. DVD $29.98, BD $34.98.
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball, Universal. Street 1/19, Prebook 12/8. DVD $29.98, BD $36.98.
Halo Legends, Warner. Street 2/9, Prebook 1/5. DVD $19.98, BD $34.99.

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A Visit to VPD

Jim Sturgess, the star of '50 Dead Men Walking' and CEO of Phase 4 Films Barry Meyerowitz made a visit to VPD to promote the upcoming release of the film '50 Dead Men Walking.' They were joined by VPD and Handmade Films staff.

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