Supermarket/Drug June-August 2009
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NEWS
Supermarkets stock kiosks
As cash-strapped supermarket shoppers resist impulse purchases of DVDs, the grocery store's role in the home entertainment industry is gradually being tied more to the 18-square-foot rental kiosk by the electronic sliding doors than the small disc racks next to the checkout stand. Full story
The argument for Redbox
Kiosk leader Redbox has seeped into the DVD rental business in the last few years to the extent that both retailers and studios have considered the $1-a-night kiosks a threat to profits. Full story
UPCOMING TITLES
June 2NFL Greatest Follies Vol. 4 WARNER prebook now; DVD $19.98 Sports: NFL Films collects the best foul-ups and calamities.
My Friend Rabbit: Hello Rabbit Vol. 1 WELL GO prebook now; DVD $14.98 Animated: Six episodes of the preschool series about Rabbit, Mouse and all their friends as they show that problem solving can be fun.
The Zula Patrol: Animal Adventures in Space WELL GO prebook now; DVD $14.98 Animated: Five episodes of the children’s series about space creatures.
June 9Mysteries of Angels & Demons IMAGE prebook 5-12; DVD $14.98 Documentary: A look at the unseen forces that influence our daily lives.
Bob the Builder: Truck Teamwork HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 5-13; DVD $14.98 Children’s: Bob and his team build an exercise park and more in five episodes available only on the DVD.
Care Bears: Tell-Tale Tummies LIONSGATE prebook 5-18; DVD $14.98 Children’s: Eight episodes that teach lessons about honesty and truth.
June 16Tom and Jerry’s Greatest Chases Vol. 2 WARNER prebook 5-12; DVD $14.97 Animated: This title features 14 cartoons of the cat and mouse.
Tommy and the Cool Mule SCREEN MEDIA/UNIVERSAL prebook 5-19; DVD $24.98 Comedy: Kevin Sorbo and Ice-T star in this film about a man who encounters a talking mule.
Thomas & Friends: Hop on Board Songs and Stories HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 5-20; DVD $14.98 Children’s: Thomas and friends teach lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.
June 23Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl Battle Dimension Vol. 1 and 2 VIZ/WARNER prebook 5-19; DVD $24.92, $14.98 each Anime: Ash, Dawn and Brock journey through the Sinnoh region.
June 30Hi-5 Season Two WELL GO prebook 5-19; DVD $29.98 Children’s: The Discovery Kids series starring five performers who sing and dance.
July 7Gooby MONTEREY prebook 6-2; DVD $26.95 Family: A boy learns about courage and the power of friendship in this film.
July 14The Wiggles Go Bananas! WARNER prebook 6-9; DVD $14.98 Children’s: The Playhouse Disney series features guest star Kylie Minogue.
July 28Rhino Rescue NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/WARNER prebook 6-23; DVD $19.98 Nature: A look at the black rhino and those attempting to save them from extinction.
Pokemon Elements Vols. 1 and 2 VIZ/WARNER prebook 6-23; DVD $9.98 each Animated: A collection of episodes that commemorate the different types of Pokemon characters.
Aug. 4Bakugan Battle Brawlers Vol. 4: Heroes Rise CARTOON NETWORK/WARNER prebook 6-30; DVD $14.97 Anime: Four episodes of the series about creatures called Bakugan that are possessed by battle brawlers.
Aug. 11Arms of Steel: Tone and Tighten WARNER prebook 7-7; DVD $14.98 Fitness: Leisa Hart leads five 10-minute workouts designed to tone and tighten your arms.
Lisa Rinna Dance Body Beautiful: Hip Hop Ballroom WARNER prebook 7-7; DVD $14.98 Fitness: Choreographed by Louis van Amstel, these dance workouts are designed to help you lose weight and get fit.
