Industry News - Research

Home Media Magazine publishes weekly reports of top home entertainment sales and rentals, along with detailed analysis of other trends affecting the home entertainment industry.

Analyst: ‘War’ Between Studios, Redbox Could Alter Future of Movie Industry

August 12, 2009

Following Redbox’s filing of an antitrust lawsuit against 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Pali Capital analyst Richard Greenfield said the gloves are off in a battle the outcome of which could alter the future of the movie industry.

'Fast & Furious' Races to No. 1

August 05, 2009

Universal’s theatrical retread Fast & Furious sped to the top spot on the national home video sales, rental and Blu-ray Disc charts for the week ended Aug. 2.

Nielsen: 1.2 Million Homes Still Have No Digital TV

August 03, 2009

With the July 31 deadline to apply for a digital converter box coupon passed, just over a million American homes, or 1.1% of TV households, are still unable to receive digital signals, according to data from Nielsen.

'Watchmen,' Blu-ray in Strong Showing on Charts

July 29, 2009

The action hit Watchmen, from Warner Home Video, shot to the top of the national home video sales and rental charts its first week in stores, with 36% of its total unit sales coming from the high-definition edition.

Consumer Confidence Takes a Hit in July

July 28, 2009

Consumer confidence in the overall economy, including consumer electronics and technology, dropped in July to its lowest level this year, according to new data from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and CNET.

Centris: Blu-ray, Gaming Penetration Up

July 27, 2009

Blu-ray Disc player household penetration is up to 12.3 million for the first quarter of 2009, a 71% gain year over year, according to new data from research firm Centris.

‘Haunting’ Looms Atop Sales Chart

July 22, 2009

The Haunting in Connecticut scared up a top spot debut on the sales chart, while Knowing got another look at No. 1 on the rental chart for the week ended July 19.

Report: DVD Key to U.S. Economic Growth

July 22, 2009

Sales and rentals of movie DVDs contributed to the copyright industries’ 43% of real growth (adjusted for inflation) in the United States economy in 2007.

Analysts Say DEG Data Underscores Rental and Digital Strength

July 20, 2009

With mid-year home entertainment revenue data from The Digital Entertainment Group underscoring packaged media’s resilience despite the economy, analysts said studios and media companies would have to factor DVD and Blu-ray rental when mapping out digital initiatives.

Home Entertainment Holding Up Well, DEG Says

July 16, 2009

Home entertainment is weathering the recession remarkably well, with DEG figures showing consumer spending on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and digital distribution down just 3.9% in the first six months of this year from the same period in 2008.