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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.



Trans World Posts $22.3M Loss, Will Shutter 125 Stores by End of Year

November 19, 2009

In recessionary times, a loss can be viewed as a gain if the percentage lost is less than the competition. That’s the rationale Trans World Entertainment took Nov. 19 when it reported a $22.3 million third-quarter (ended Oct. 31) net loss, compared to a net loss of $28.4 million during the previous year’s comparable period.



Report: Sony Eyes Online Content Store

November 19, 2009

Taking a page from Apple’s successful iTunes Store, Sony Corp. reportedly plans to launch an online content store that would sell movies, music and books, among other applications.



Summit Grabs Iraq Doc

November 19, 2009

Summit Entertainment Jan. 12 will release the Iraq War documentary Brothers at War.



Movie Gallery Expands Digital Distribution Via Kiosks

November 19, 2009

Movie Gallery Nov. 19 said it will install 100 test digital movie kiosks in select Gallery and Hollywood Video locations starting in January.



GameStop Profit Up 11.8%

November 19, 2009

Video game retailer GameStop enjoyed a profit of $52.2 million for the three months ended Oct. 31, an 11.8% increase compared to the same quarter in 2008.



Break Media Launches Premium Content

November 19, 2009

Break Media, an online media community for men, has struck a deal that will expand the content available on its flagship site, Break.com.



Sony Execs Tout Blu-ray Experience, Promise First 3D Release Next Year

November 19, 2009

NEW YORK — Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release its first 3D Blu-ray Disc next year, said Rich Marty, VP of new business development for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.


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Sony to Distribute CBS Films Packaged Media

November 18, 2009

CBS Corp.’s nascent theatrical unit, CBS Films, has inked a theatrical, marketing and home entertainment distribution deal with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group.






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