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'Hunger Games' Gets DVD/Blu-ray Release Date - Loaded With Extras 3 days ago

"The Hunger Games" will make its home-entertainment debut on Aug. 18, Lionsgate said Wednesday, giving the studio behind the box...

By Brent Lang

Home Entertainment Rebounds, Driven by Online Subscriptions

April 29, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 3 weeks ago

Consumer spending on home entertertainment hit $4.5B in the first quarter, up 2.5% from a year ago, the Digital Entertainment Group reports. Blu-ray disc sales surged

Has Hollywood Given Apple Too Much Power Over Its Digital Future?

April 5, 2012 By Lucas Shaw & Brent Lang 7 weeks ago

The studios are eager for Apple's iCloud service to boost movie ownership again, but are they giving too much power to the tech giant?

Bob Johnson In Talks to Buy Image Entertainment (Exclusive)

March 29, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 8 weeks ago

A final deal is still weeks away, says an insider

Sony Names New Digital Leader for Home Entertainment

March 20, 2012 By Brent Lang 9 weeks ago

Jim Underwood replaces out-going John Calkins as exec VP of worldwide digital and commercial strategy

DreamWorks Animation Q4 Profit Plunges on Weak DVD Sales

February 28, 2012 By Brent Lang 12 weeks ago

CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg conceded that "Kung Fu Panda 2" DVD and Blu-ray sales were lower than expected during the fourth quarter

Google Readies Wireless Music Device for Your Living Room

February 10, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 15 weeks ago

Google is prepping a home entertainment system that would stream music wirelessly, according to an FCC filing

Another Tough Quarter: Say Goodbye to the Traditional Home Entertainment Biz

May 2, 2011 By Diane Garrett 1 year ago

The disc sales business is circling the drain faster than ever, as more consumers opt to rent/stream movies through Netflix or Redbox rather than purchase them

Stream Works: Hollywood Searches for a Netflix Alternative

March 29, 2011 By Diane Garrett & Steve Pond 1 year ago

With the disc business fading fast, and Netflix charging hard, film and TV studios are eager to find new online distribution platforms

Erik Lomis to Head Theatrical Distribution, Home Entertainment at Weinstein Company

March 16, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Veteran executive oversaw worldwide distribution for MGM

28-Day Windows a Light at the End of the Tunnel for DVD, Blu-ray?

November 2, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Convening for Blu-con Tuesday, a panel of home-entertainment presidents claim things are looking up -- and real growth could return as soon as 2012

Blockbuster Expected to File Chapter 11 in Days

September 22, 2010 By William Yelles 1 year ago

Senior bondholders would convert about $630 million of debt into equity of the restructured company.

Jane Fonda Releasing New Fitness DVDs

September 7, 2010 By William Yelles 1 year ago

Lionsgate will distribute two titles Nov. 30 as part of new pact

DEG Report: Home Entertainment Biz Down Just 0.7% in Q2

July 19, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Small decline comes after 8% drop in first quarter, according to industry trade group

Lionsgate Touts Financial Health in Letter to Shareholders

June 11, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

Reports best performance ever from library, sees strength in TV and home entertainment

Google's Next Ambition: Take Over The TV Set

May 18, 2010 By The Los Angeles Times 2 years ago

The technology giant partners with Sony, Intel and Logitech on a new Intenet Television Software

Warner Gives Blockbuster a 28-Day Leg Up

March 23, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Struggling rental chain will be able to offer new movies before Netflix and Redbox

'Star Trek' Tops Video Sales, Rentals

November 25, 2009 By the Hollywood Reporter 2 years ago

Paramount title rules for week of Nov. 22.

Lasorsa to Handle MGM Library

November 23, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Fox Home Entertainment hires former New Line marketing executive to oversee 4,100-title collection.

Blockbusters May Rescue Ailing 2009 DVD Sales

November 3, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

With more big summer titles on the way in the fourth quarter, industry looks to pull out of its tailspin.

Warner Home Video Gets 'Sesame Street' Distribution Rights

October 15, 2009 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Deal covers Sesame Workshop show's library, new content and digital downloads.

Fox Moves to Dismiss Redbox Suit

October 1, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

DVD kiosk renters sued Fox in August for copyright misuse and anti-trust violations.