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Batman Begins DVD sales jump on Knight By Danny King - 07/24/2008 JULY 24 | DVD sales of Batman Begins more than quadrupled for the week ended July 20 on the record-setting opening weekend of its sequel, The Dark Knight, and the week-earlier debut of Begins on Blu-ray Disc and in a special DVD gift set, according to Rentrak. More
DISC DISH Samantha Clark, Managing editor and online editor, Video Business July 24, 2008 Ultimate Matrix Collection Blu-ray
Well, The Matrix didn't save HD DVD, but it was only a matter of time before the sci-... More
DISC DISH Samantha Clark, Managing editor and online editor, Video Business July 21, 2008 Little Leaders kids DVD series
Porchlight has acquired rights to the Little Leaders children's DVD series, based on ... More
Kevin Spacey tours for 21 Actor Kevin Spacey helped promote 21 on July 22 by participating in a satellite media tour to more than 30 top market news broadcasts. The film is available on DVD, PSP and Blu-ray from Sony.
Alyson Upside Down Actress Alyson Stoner celebrated the DVD release of Alice Upside Down at a Blockbuster in Dallas on July 16. Anchor Bay will release the DVD on July 29.
DEG Blu-ray party at ESPY awards The Digital Entertainment Group promoted Blu-ray Disc with demos at a party for the ESPY sports awards held at the Playboy Mansion on July 14.