Rentrak Posts Third-Quarter Loss

February 08, 2010

Costs attributed to its digital businesses and acquisition of Nielsen EDI resulted in Rentrak reporting a third-quarter (ended Dec. 31) net loss of $579,000, compared to net income of $1.2 million during the prior-year period.

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Comcast Offers Every ‘24’ Episode On Demand

February 08, 2010

Comcast Corp. through April 7 is offering re-purposed episodes from seasons one through seven of critically acclaimed Fox TV counter-terrorist series “24” for On Demand viewing — including last year’s shows in high-definition at no charge.

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‘An Education’ Cast Looks Forward to DVD

February 08, 2010

The film earned three nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings it to DVD ($28.96) and Blu-ray Disc ($38.96) March 30.

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Projections: Top Spot Should Go to the Undead

February 08, 2010

The clear victor for the week is looking to be the Sony Pictures' Zombieland.

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‘The Beast’ Actress Remembers Swayze

February 08, 2010

Actress Lindsay Pulsipher starred with Patrick Swayze in his final work before his death in September 2009. Episodes of “The Beast,” which Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released on DVD mid-2009, are now airing at Crackle.com.

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Rentrak Posts Third-Quarter Loss

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Costs attributed to its digital businesses and acquisition of Nielsen EDI resulted in Rentrak reporting a third-quarter (ended Dec. 31) net loss of $579,000, compared to net income of $1.2 million during the prior-year period.

Comcast Offers Every ‘24’ Episode On Demand

February 08, 2010

Comcast Corp. through April 7 is offering re-purposed episodes from seasons one through seven of critically acclaimed Fox TV counter-terrorist series “24” for On Demand viewing — including last year’s shows in high-definition at no charge.

‘An Education’ Cast Looks Forward to DVD

February 08, 2010

The film earned three nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings it to DVD ($28.96) and Blu-ray Disc ($38.96) March 30.

Projections: Top Spot Should Go to the Undead

February 08, 2010

The clear victor for the week is looking to be the Sony Pictures' Zombieland.

‘The Beast’ Actress Remembers Swayze

February 08, 2010

Actress Lindsay Pulsipher starred with Patrick Swayze in his final work before his death in September 2009. Episodes of “The Beast,” which Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released on DVD mid-2009, are now airing at Crackle.com.

Sherlock Holmes, Warner, Street 3/30, Prebook 2/16, DVD $28.98, BD $35.99
The Princess and the Frog, Disney, Street 3/16, Prebook 2/2, DVD $29.99, BD $39.99, BD combo pack $44.99
Planet 51, Sony Pictures, Street 3/9, Prebook 2/4, DVD $28.96, BD $39.95
Ninja Assassin, Warner, Street 3/16, Prebook 2/9, DVD $28.98, BD $35.99
Brothers, Lionsgate, Street 3/23, Prebook 2/24, DVD $29.95, BD $39.99
Gentlemen Broncos, Fox, Street 3/2, Prebook 2/3, DVD $27.98, BD $39.99
The Slammin' Salmon, Sony Pictures, Street 4/13, Prebook 3/11, DVD $29.97, BD $34.98