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Human rights concerns voiced over internet bill
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Human Rights has called for clarification of the Digital Economy Bill over concerns that the government’s approach to illegal file sharing could breach internet users’ rights.
Fox’s ‘Avatar’ becomes top film ever in UK
Monday, February 8, 2010
James Cameron’s “Avatar”, released by Twentieth Century Fox, has become the No. 1 film of all time in the United Kingdom having grossed £71.6 million to top the £69.17 million made by “Mamma Mia!” in 2008. Cameron’s “Titanic” ranks third with £69.03 in 1998.
Online consumers happy to keep Pay TV: report
Friday, February 5, 2010
Television via the internet is not causing consumers to cancel their Pay TV subscriptions according to a report in the United States by Parks Associates.
Australian court backs ISP in copyright case
Friday, February 5, 2010
A federal court judge in Australia has ruled that internet service provider iiNet could not be held liable if its users downloaded creative content illegally.
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Editorial - February 2010
“Sometimes the magic works,” says Old Lodge Skins (Chief Dan George) lying on his burial ground in the classic film “Little Big Man”. “And sometimes it doesn’t.”
Blu-ray: down but far from out
Christmas might not have given Blu-ray quite the boost that analysts predicted, but there’s still plenty to be cheerful about, says an upbeat video industry. Pete Dodd listens.
Passionate and a true gent
Twenty five years at the coal face of home entertainment and still going strong, Cue pays tribute to industry star Andy Anderson, HMV Senior DVD Manager.
PEVE: Fuelling the debate
Screen Digest’s PEVE Digital Entertainment conference is due to take place on March 11-12 at the BFI Southbank. Sam Andrews talks to previous participants about what they would like to see discussed.
Exploiting 3D in the home
They may dominate the box office, but research shows that 3D blockbusters have yet to achieve real success on DVD and Blu-ray. Screen Digest’s Richard Baxter examines what the industry is doing to speed the arrival of 3D in the living room.
Make it easy to deliver
CueSupplyChain.com’s Bob Auger takes a look at 2010 forecasts for the sale of electronic hardware including 3D and a new way for online retailers to deliver physical goods to consumers.
Building for the future
When Trilogy Logistics found itself in difficulties at the end of last year, wholesaler Gem came to the rescue. Now it’s full steam ahead into 2010. Pete Dodd reports.
Challenges for 2010
Will Blu-ray replace DVD as the movie studios’ major revenue source or will they have to restructure their operations radically to reflect a different economic outlook? Former Warner Home Video UK Managing Director Neil McEwan takes a look at the challenges facing the home entertainment industry in the year ahead.
Funky Dada gets into the groove
Opened in October 2008, by ex-HMV and ex-Fopp Managing Director David Pryde, indie store Dada has managed to survive in a climate where several major multiples have failed. Emma Agu Benson went to have a look.
The balancing act
To maximise their potential as marketing as well as sales outlets, home entertainment retailers must meet the demands of the twin appetites of consumers, writes Global Retail Consultant Brian Moore.
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Andy Jones named to run Amazon home entertainment
Amazon has named Andy Jones, former executive at Dixons and Tesco, to run its home entertainment unit in the United Kingdom.
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US:Easter Basket Should Be Full at Retail
Easter should bring a basketful of DVD revenue to retail, as stores are excited by a strong upcoming slate and healthier-than-expected January momentum.
source: Home Media Magazine
Michael Grindon is stepping down from his role as the president of international at Sony Pictures Television next month after more than two decades with the studio.
source: Worldscreen.com
IPC TV mags partner with Sky Songs
IPC Connect’s portfolio of TV magazines has teamed up with Sky Songs, Sky’s new online music service, to offer free downloads to readers.
source: Marketing Week
Warner Home Video Ends Cinram Replication Deal
Warner Home Video is terminating its DVD and Blu-ray Disc replication deal with Cinram International after six years, the Toronto-based replication company said Feb. 1.
source: Home Media Magazine