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Warner, Universal, and Sony Pictures Post Profits for the Quarter

Fri Nov 04, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Universal, Industry Trends (all tags)

Despite plenty of panic, movie studios are doing just fine.

Though movie studios speak doom because of piracy and low attendance rates, they've done incredibly well in the second quarter of 2011.

Warner Bros. did particularly well, bringing in $524 million, spurred on by the final 'Harry Potter' movie. That's a 162 percent increase over 2010, when they brought in $324 million. In all, the company is expected to have 19 percent greater revenue in 2011.

Sony Pictures brought in a ton of cash too - an income of $278 million. It's a good chunk of change, especially when compared to last year's loss of $58 million. Universal brought in a 20 percent increase that was helped along by DVD and Blu-ray sales.

Source: Home Media Magazine

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'Armored' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Another heist flick is slated for high-definition release in March.

Sony Pictures is preparing 'Armored' starring Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, and Laurence Fishburne for a Blu-ray release on March 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, likely a lossless soundtrack, and supplements will include: Producer and cast commentary; Planning the Heist: Making of; Crash Course: Stunts; Armed and Underground: Production Design; BD-Live; and movieIQ.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.96.

You can find the latest specs for 'Armored' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 16.

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'Planet 51' Blu-ray Announced

Mon Jan 11, 2010 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

A lone astronaut finds himself alienated in high-definition this March.

In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Sony will be releasing the animated film 'Planet 51' starring the voice talents of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jessica Biel, and Justin Long on Blu-ray on March 9.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Planetarium - The Voice Stars of Planet 51; Extended scenes; The World of Planet 51 - explore the sights and sounds of Planet 51; Featurette: Life On Planet 51; Music video montage; and Animation progression reels.

The Blu-ray will also include a game called Target 51, as well as a DVD and Digital Copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Planet 51' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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Planet 51 (Blu-ray)

'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed

Tue Jan 05, 2010 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Supplements have now been revealed for the second season of the Emmy-winning series hitting Blu-ray in March.

As previously reported, Sony Pictures will be releasing 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' starring Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul on Blu-ray on March 9.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Cast and crew commentaries; deleted scenes; Inside Breaking Bad - 13 featurettes about the making of each episode; Season 1 recap; Walt's Warning featurette; "Negro y Azul" music video; "Better Call Saul" commercial; The Writers' Lab - An interactive guide to the elements of an episode (Blu-ray exclusive); 11 Behind-the-scenes featurettes; Cop Talk with Dean Norris; Gag Reel; 6 Breaking Bad original webisodes; Season 3 sneak peek; and Vince Gilligan's photo gallery.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)

'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Supplements Added

Mon Jan 04, 2010 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Supplements have been added to the first season of the Emmy-winning series coming in March.

As previously reported, Sony Pictures is readying 'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' starring Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul for Blu-ray on March 9.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: cast and crew commentaries; deleted/extended scenes; Making of Breaking Bad; AMC Shootout - Interview with Vince Gilligan and Bryan Cranston; screen tests; Inside Breaking Bad; Vince Gilligan's photo gallery.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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'2012' Blu-ray Announced

Mon Jan 04, 2010 at 12:50 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony Pictures (all tags)

Roland Emmerich's global disaster movie will tear up high-definition in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Sony will be releasing '2012' starring John Cusack, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson on Blu-ray on March 9.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Seven featurettes, deleted scenes, Interactive Mayan calendar, Adam Lambert music video, and a digital copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for '2012' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 2.

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2012: Special Edition (Blu-ray)

'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

It looks like the first season of the Emmy-winning series will also take a Blu-ray bow in March.

As previously reported, Sony Pictures is readying 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season'starring Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul for Blu-ray release on March 9.

Now 'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' has just been added to the slate for the same date.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)

'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony Pictures (all tags)

The second season of the Emmy-winning series will have a high-definition release in March.

Sony Pictures is readying 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' starring Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul for Blu-ray on March 9.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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'The Damned United' Announced and Detailed

Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony Pictures (all tags)

The true story of Brian Clough, one of England's greatest soccer managers, is headed for Blu-ray in February.

Sony Pictures is preparing Tom Hooper's 'The Damned United' starring Michael Sheen and Colm Meaney for a high-definition release in North America on February 23.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with director Tom Hooper, Michael Sheen and producer Andy Harries; deleted scenes with optional director's commentary; Cloughisms with optional director's commentary; Perfect Pitch: The Making of The Damned United; Creating Clough: Michael Sheen takes on 'Old Big 'Ead'; Remembering Brian; and The Changing Game: Football in the Seventies.

Suggested list price for the Blu-rays has been set at $34.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Damned United' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.

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The Damned United (Blu-ray)

'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Dec 15, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony Pictures, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The remake of the 1987 Japanese film based on a true story is coming to Blu-ray in March.

Sony Pictures is preparing 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' starring Richard Gere (hitting theatres on December 18) for Blu-ray on March 9.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Stay: The Tale of Making Hachi and MovieIQ.

Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is still unconfirmed.

You can find the latest specs for 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.

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Hachi: A Dog's Tale (Blu-ray)


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