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Movie Gallery Gets Control of Video Update

May 08, 2001

Surprise move gives the nation’s No. 3 rental retailer control of its competitor’s 350 stores.
By JOAN VILLA



Movie Gallery Gets Control of Video Update

May 08, 2001

Surprise move gives the nation’s No. 3 rental retailer control of its competitor’s 350 stores.
By JOAN VILLA



Ingram Micro Enters Video Game Market

May 07, 2001

Canadian subsidiary launches Ingram Micro XTREME Products Division, headed by Lang Moffat.



Hollywood Entertainment Posts First-Quarter Profit Despite Flat Same-Store Sales

May 07, 2001

The retailer also has loan payment deadline extended by one month to June 5 to finalize new credit facility.



It's Not the Oscar-Winning 'Traffic' -- but Acorn Media's 'Traffik' Is the Original

May 07, 2001

PBS miniseries will be featured on three videocassettes or two DVDs, both with extra footage.
By KYRA KIRKWOOD



HIVE EXCLUSIVE: Is VSDA Veering Off in a New Direction?

May 07, 2001

Board votes to eliminate two-thirds majority requirement necessary to change association's bylaws.
By JOAN VILLA



VSDA Girds for Another Capitol Hill Battle Over Adult-Rated Movies and Teens Under 17

May 07, 2001

Lieberman's Media Marketing Act asks civil penalties of up to $11,000 per day per violation.
By SETH GOLDSTEIN



Warner's 'Kubrick Collection' DVD Opens Eyes on June 12

May 07, 2001

DVD package includes eight Kubrick titles and 140-minute documentary for $149.92.
By JOHN JIMENEZ



Movie Gallery Reports 12.4% Higher First-Quarter Sales

May 07, 2001

A 300% spike in DVD revenues over the last year, and a few January snow and rain storms, drive up sales.
By JOAN VILLA



First Quarter 2001 VHS Sales Outpaced DVD Sales Almost 2-to-1

May 07, 2001

VHS stronghold in kidvid sector makes the difference. 'Dinosaur' is quarter's top seller.
By MELINDA SACCONE






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