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Articles in August, 2003 issue of Video Business

• King of horror.(Halloween)(a list of new DVDs)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Bogey quartet.(DVD)(a list of new video releases)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Top game sellers: four weeks ended June 31, 2003.(a ranking of the top-selling video game titles)(Illustration)
• Toys 'R' Us on Aug. 16 ceased providing sales data to The NPD Group, the primary retail sales tracking company for the toy and videogame industries.(Noted)(Brief Article)
• Crazy for November.(Vidbits)(Adam Sandler's 'Eight Crazy Nights' will be released on video on 11/4/03)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Teach them young.(Headliners: the week of August 25, 2003)(it is important to teach young children about video games)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Magiera, Marcy
• Numbers may be up for VSDA's VidTrac: Rentrak looking to go it alone, perhaps without Blockbuster data. (Research).(the Video Software Dealers Association's VidTrac service faces an uncertain future)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• New releases: key data for ordering product.(a list of upcoming video recording releases)(Illustration)
• Disney profits, by the sea. (Vidbits).(the Walt Disney Co. reports storng third-quarter financial results)(Brief Article)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• Top DVD sellers: week ended July 27, 2003.(a ranking of the top-selling DVD titles)(Illustration)
• Heeeeeere's Johnny. (A VB Purchasing Guide).(R2 Entertainment is introducing 'The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson' a three-DVD set)(Brief Article)
  by Spielvogel, Cindy
• 4Q packed and ready to go: blockbusters will drive spending for the holidays. (Product).(a list of upcoming DVD releases)(Illustration)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Learning the meaning of the life.(Universal Studios Home Video announces its upcoming releases)(Brief Article)
  by Spielvogel, Cindy
• Guys to PPV before video. (Vidbits).(Universal is releasing 'The Guys' on video)(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Going Greek. (Comedy).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Bergmann, Mayna
• More shortcake in oven. (Vidbits).(Fox and DIC are releasing two Strawberry Shortcake videos)(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• 989 Studios site for online sports players.(Online)(Sony Corp. is launching 989SportsOnline.com for its sports video game players)(Brief Article)
  by Chronis, George T.
• Top DVD sellers: week ended August 10, 2003.(a ranking of the top-selling DVD titles)(Illustration)
• The Junction Boys.(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Hulse, Ed
• Sing out loud.(Music)(several new music DVDs are being released)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Pinero's second life.(Special Editions)(Miramax Home Entertainment reissues 'Pinero' on DVD)(Brief Article)
  by Lerman, Laurence
• Original gangster due.(Vidbits)(Universal announces DVD releases)(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• No indie retail connection yet for Columbia: studio pushes direct program to March.(Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment is postponing the start of its Retail Connect initiative)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Study: losses from illegal copying mount; Macrovision says missing copy protection costs biz.(Counting Casual Piracy)(a study says that the home video industry could lose almost $1 billion/yr in retail revenue)
  by Frankel, Daniel
• West Wing starts term.(Vid Bits)(Warner Home Video is releasing 'The West Wing: The Complete First Season' on DVD)(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Indies sue big guy: sound familiar? This time, it's music retailers vs. Best Buy.(Retail)(Brief Article)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• Viacom buys up big blue.(Vidbits)(Viacom acquires 100,000+ shares of Blockbuster since the beginning of 8/03)(Brief Article)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• Mad Catz branches out beyond controllers; new software turns PS2 into home networking center.(Videogames)(Mad Catz Interactive introduces new home networking software and a portable LCD screen)(Brief Article)
  by Cohen, David S.
• Ultimate Gaming Expo.(Noted)(video game show is postponed until summer 2004)(Brief Article)
• RealNetworks will provide streaming audio and video to Sprint PCS mobile phone subscribers for $4.95 per month.(Noted)(Brief Article)
• A little game of hardball: Hart Sharp sports pinstripes.(Product)(Hart Sharp Video is releasing '100 Years of the New York Yankees: Pinstripes, Power & Pride')(Brief Article)
  by Frankel, Daniel
• From the small screen. (Features).(video recording release news briefs)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Ghost of a disc.(DVD)(a list of upcoming DVD releases)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Sonny.(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by O'Brien, C.S.
• Call of the wild: The Hunted. (Special Edition Views).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Pearl, Cyril
• MPAA reaches out. (Vidbits).(with its campaign against digital piracy)(Brief Article)
  by Cohen, David S.
• Getting in the Santa suit.(Disney plans the video release of 'The Santa Clause 2')(Brief Article)
  by Spielvogel, Cindy
• 29 Palms. (Crime Thriller).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Grant, Ed
• Anchor Bay Entertainment has signed a deal with DLT Entertainment to distribute '70s groundbreaking sitcom Three's Company on DVD. (Industry Notes).(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Come back to middle-earth. (Documentaries).(video release news briefs)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Television's goodfellas. (Special Editions).(StudioWorks and Stephen J. Cannell Productions are releasing the TV show 'Wiseguy' on DVD)(Brief Article)
  by Lerman, Laurence
• Top specialized renters: week ended August 10, 2003.(a ranking of the top-renting specialized video titles)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• Top renters: week ended August 10, 2003.(a ranking of the top-renting video titles)(Illustration)
• Escape to a special edition.(Vid Bits)(MGM is releasing a special edition of 'Escape From New York')(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Home cookin'.(U.S. household spending on movies is skyrocketing)(Brief Article)
  by Barnes, Michael E.
• Back to school.(TV)(several television series are being released on video)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Top DVD sellers: week ended Aug. 17, 2003.(a ranking of the top-selling DVD titles)(Illustration)
• TiVo looks for a milestone: 1 million subscribers by end of 2004.(Digital Video Recorders)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• New Rings adventure.(Vidbits)('Adventure Card' marketing promotion included with each video of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers')(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• All aboard. (Kids).(video recording release news briefs)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Angels fly in October. (Vidbits).('Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' will be released on video on 10/21/03)(Brief Article)
  by Netherby, Jennifer
• Top specialized renters: week ended July 27, 2003.(a ranking of the top-renting specialized video titles)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• New charter has DEG looking ahead. (Suppliers).(the DVD Entertainment Group is renamed the Digital Entertainment Group, as it expands its focus)
  by Sweeting, Paul
• Big test for TiVo. (Wide Angle).(TiVo's stock price has been dropping)(Brief Article)
  by Frankel, Daniel
• Pass the Moosehead: Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Complete Season 1. (Special Edition Views).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by McClain, Buzz
• The Godfather's father: the Kid Stays in the Picture. (Special Edition Views).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Grant, Ed
• Feature films. (New releases: key data for ordering product).(a list of upcoming feature film video releases)(Illustration)
• #1 in urban home entertainment. (Urban Works).(a discussion of UrbanWorks Entertainment)(Company Profile)
  by Clanagan, Jeff
• DVD special editions. (DVD premieres: in development * production postproduction/prerelease).(a list of several new DVDs)
• Simpsons: Hit & Run.(video game review)(Brief Article)
  by Gibson, Jon M.
• Disney's Party.(a video game review)(Brief Article)
  by Gibson, Jon M.
• The Dancer Upstairs.(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
• Starsky & Hutch.(video game review)(Brief Article)
  by Gibson, Jon M.
• Some CD with your DVD?(Features)(several new DVD titles will include CDs)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Voodoo Vince.(video game review)(Brief Article)
  by Gibson, Jon M.
• 13th child: legend of the Jersey Devil.(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by McClain, Buzz
• Patent holder sues DVD retailers: multi-format inventors are seeking licensing fees, attorney says.(Copyright)
  by Frankel, Daniel
• The clothes make the show.(Headliners: the week of August 25, 2003)(Jennifer Anniston attends the video release)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Sum of all ads.(Wide Angle)(Disney spends $555 million on advertising in the first half of 2003 while AOL Time Warner spends $648.2 million)(Brief Article)
  by LaPorte, Nicole
• Space and beyond.(DVD)(dnew DVD releases)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Hit the gas.(Spotlight: notable new products)(new video releases)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• DVD's star power: there's little chance that any consumer will miss the extensive media exposure these publicity events generate.(Think Inc.: the week of August 25, 2003)
  by Scott, Hettrick
• Johnstown Flood. (Docudrama).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
  by Hulse, Ed
• Pitch the niche: retailers get merchandising tips. (Retail).(video retail and supplier executives discuss how to recognize underserved niches and exploit them)
  by Frankel, Daniel
• Stock performance.(stock prices of several video retailers)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• New releases: key data for ordering product.(a list of video release dates for several feature films)(Illustration)
• Crooning for Christmas.(Hart Sharp Video releases a DVD from Frank Sinatra Enterprises)(Brief Article)
  by Spielvogel, Cindy
• Adventures abound.(Anime)(several new anime video titles are being released)(Brief Article)
  by Clark, Samantha
• Digital Decalogue.(Special Editions)(Facets is releasing 'The Decalogue' on DVD)(Brief Article)
  by Lerman, Laurence
• Top DVD sellers: week ended August 3, 2003.(a ranking of the top-selling DVD titles)(Illustration)

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