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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Keyes: Blockbuster Streams Better Than Netflix

November 20, 2009

Blockbuster chairman and CEO Jim Keyes Nov. 20 said he eagerly anticipates the day when consumers with Internet-enabled devices and televisions are confronted with the option to either stream movie rentals from Blockbuster or Netflix.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Midwest, Military Retailers to Bow Sub-$100 Blu-ray Players

November 18, 2009

Movie consumers in the Midwest and in the military will have the opportunity to purchase Blu-ray Disc players for as little as $89 on Black Friday, heretofore the lowest advertised retail prices for the high-definition packaged-media hardware.

Universal to Release Blu-ray Combo Packs for Catalog

November 18, 2009

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Jan. 5 will take several of its catalog films and pair DVDs and Blu-ray Discs together in the same package at retail.

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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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