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Wal-Mart Offers Exclusive ‘Merry Madagascar’ DVD

November 03, 2009

Wal-Mart has gained exclusive rights to sell the DVD of DreamWorks Animation’s Merry Madagascar 30-minute Christmas special starting Nov. 18, the day after it airs on NBC.



Toys ‘R’ Us Touts ‘Twilight’ Tie-ins

November 03, 2009

Toys “R” Us has declared itself the destination for fans of the “Twilight” films with a dedicated section devoted to the franchise, just in time for the Nov. 20 theatrical release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon.



2009 TV DVD Award Voting Is Open

November 02, 2009

‘Lost,’ ‘Fringe’ earn three TV DVD nominations apiece. Paramount outpaces other studios with 10 nominations. View the list and vote for the winners.



Sony Backs Off ‘This Is It’ DVD Holiday Release

October 30, 2009

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment steps back from releasing Michael Jackson’s final concert performance, This Is It, on DVD and Blu-ray Disc for the holiday shopping season after protests from movie theater owners, according to reports.



Kideo Personalizes ‘Dora’ Videos for Kids

October 29, 2009

Kideo, a creator of personalized brand video products, has partnered with Nickelodeon to produce the first personalized DVD featuring characters from the preschool hits “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!”


Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs


‘Ice Age’ Sculpture Breaks Record

October 27, 2009

To coincide with its release of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, 20th Century Fox home Entertainment has broken the Guinness World Record for tallest ice sculpture.



Vivendi Entertainment Partners with IndieVest Pictures

October 27, 2009

Vivendi Entertainment and IndieVest Pictures have announced a comprehensive home entertainment partnership.



Disney Expands ‘Baby Einstein’ Refunds

October 26, 2009

The Walt Disney Co. is expanding its refund program for “Baby Einstein” DVDs, according to The Associated Press.



Shout! Factory to Release Dick Clark Productions Titles

October 26, 2009

Shout! Factory is preparing to release to DVD two titles from the Dick Clark Productions vault: The 1964 music film The T.A.M.I. Show and the 1979 TV movie Elvis.



Paramount Slates ‘Marc Pease’ For Rental

October 20, 2009

The Paramount Vantage branded comedy The Marc Pease Experience is the latest film from Paramount Home Entertainment title to arrive as a DVD rental first.






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