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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'When Harry Met Sally' Blu-ray $10 at Wal-Mart!
Wed Jun 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM ETTags: Wal-Mart, HD Deals (all tags)
Pre-order Rob Reiner's hit 1989 romantic comedy on Blu-ray for half price and only at Wal-Mart!
The Wal-Mart exclusive 'When Harry Met Sally' starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is only $10 (50% off suggested list price).
The film received an Oscar nomination for its screenplay written by Nora Ephron.
Click here to order this fan-favorite available on July 5.
Other exclusive titles available for the same price include 'A Fish Called Wanda,' 'Legally Blonde,' 'Throw Momma From The Train,' and 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.'
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- When Harry Met Sally (Blu-ray)
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions' Blu-ray $64.99 at Best Buy (U.S.), Future Shop (Can), Amazon (Can)!
Fri Jun 24, 2011 at 09:34 AM ETTags: HD Deals, Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Future Shop (all tags)
The long-awaited precioussssss is on sale at a bunch of different retailers!
Both Best Buy and Amazon are selling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' for $69.99 (42% off the suggested list price), but with the Best Buy $5 off coupon (in-store only) the set is only $64.99.
For our Canadian readers, both Amazon Canada and Future Shop are selling it for $64.99 as well!
Also according to forum member LordoftheRingsEE, Wal-Mart Canada should be selling the Blu-ray box set for $59.83 June 28-30!
Don't miss out on these great sales for one of the most anticipated releases of the year!
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- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Extended Editions (Blu-ray)
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions' Blu-ray $64.99 at Best Buy (U.S.), Future Shop (Can), Amazon (Can)!
Fri Jun 24, 2011 at 09:34 AM ETTags: HD Deals, Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Future Shop (all tags)
The long-awaited precioussssss is on sale at a bunch of different retailers!
Both Best Buy and Amazon are selling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' for $69.99 (42% off the suggested list price), but with the Best Buy $5 off coupon (in-store only) the set is only $64.99.
For our Canadian readers, both Amazon Canada and Future Shop are selling it for $64.99 as well!
Also according to forum member LordoftheRingsEE, Wal-Mart Canada should be selling the Blu-ray box set for $59.83 June 28-30!
Don't miss out on these great sales for one of the most anticipated releases of the year!
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- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Extended Editions (Blu-ray)
Walmart is Buying Vudu Video Streaming Service
Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 07:15 PM ETTags: VUDU, Wal-Mart (all tags)
The world’s largest retail chain enters the digital distribution race.
Things are silent in terms of communication with the press, but both Walmart and Vudu have informed studios and distributors that a deal has been reached. Walmart will soon officially own the Vudu rental service.
While Vudu isn’t the most popular streaming service, this deal with Walmart could mean big things for the company. Namely, the Vudu service will now have national exposure. The one thing Vudu has that others don’t is a huge selection of HD titles.
There are a lot of great benefits for Walmart in this deal, but first and foremost this will almost certainly put them on the map as a legitimate distributor of digital movies. They’ve tried before with both MP3s and movies but never really had much luck.
The second is in advertising. In an effort to one up the competition, television and BD player manufacturers added more and more streaming services to their new sets. Among those services is Vudu. Even if you don’t buy your TV from Walmart, you still might have a Walmart branded service on your set.
Lastly of course, there’s the option to sell more than just movies. Walmart could incorporate not just digital music sales into the Vudu service, but merchandise sales as well. Giving customers the option to browse and purchase products without leaving the couch may be the perfect move for the massive company.
Source: The New York Times
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Walmart is Buying Vudu Video Streaming Service
Mon Feb 22, 2010 at 07:15 PM ETTags: VUDU, Wal-Mart (all tags)
The world’s largest retail chain enters the digital distribution race.
Things are silent in terms of communication with the press, but both Walmart and Vudu have informed studios and distributors that a deal has been reached. Walmart will soon officially own the Vudu rental service.
While Vudu isn’t the most popular streaming service, this deal with Walmart could mean big things for the company. Namely, the Vudu service will now have national exposure. The one thing Vudu has that others don’t is a huge selection of HD titles.
There are a lot of great benefits for Walmart in this deal, but first and foremost this will almost certainly put them on the map as a legitimate distributor of digital movies. They’ve tried before with both MP3s and movies but never really had much luck.
The second is in advertising. In an effort to one up the competition, television and BD player manufacturers added more and more streaming services to their new sets. Among those services is Vudu. Even if you don’t buy your TV from Walmart, you still might have a Walmart branded service on your set.
Lastly of course, there’s the option to sell more than just movies. Walmart could incorporate not just digital music sales into the Vudu service, but merchandise sales as well. Giving customers the option to browse and purchase products without leaving the couch may be the perfect move for the massive company.
Source: The New York Times
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Wal-Mart Dedicated to the Blu-ray Experience
Mon Jan 04, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Wal-Mart, Industry Trends, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
Your friendly neighborhood Wal-Mart may soon be making a push towards more aggressive marketing for high-def video formats with their new Blu-ray Experience Areas.
Looking at what Wal-Mart is doing is a pretty strong indicator of what mainstream America is doing. It’s also a wonderful way to get a sense of the integration of new technology for the less savvy consumer. Their stores stretch across the country and are within driving distance of most U.S. consumers. Once a product is on Wal-Mart shelves, it’s something that the average consumer probably knows about and wants.
It can be seen as a nice solid step forward for the Blu-ray format then that Wal-Mart is stepping things up from just having discs on shelves. Starting in 2010, they’ll be rolling out Blu-ray Experience Areas to stores across the country. These sections will be strongly branded with the Blu-ray logo, feature Blu-ray players and Blu-ray discs prominently and will of course have Blu-ray movies playing on high definition screens.
Best Buy has long been the leader in the Blu-ray market, but Wal-Mart caught up in 2009. The companies are now neck and neck, each making up 30% of Blu-ray discs sales.
Wal-Mart won’t be leaving behind DVD any time soon. “The standard DVD continues for now to be the major purchase preference for Walmart customers today,” says Jeff Maas, the category director for Wal-Mart media sections. He states that while people have been educated on the Blu-ray advantage, that still needs to transfer into sales. “Though most Americans are becoming more aware of its differences, it’s still young as an offering.”
Source: Video Business
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Wal-Mart Cuts Down on DVD Displays
Wed Oct 07, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Wal-Mart, Industry Trends (all tags)
Wal-Mart is working on a new merchandising campaign that seems to involve a lot less room for DVD and Blu-ray.
In Wal-Mart’s most recent reimagining, known as “Project Impact”, the retail chain is working to eliminate clutter in the aisles and promotion of items that just don’t sell. One of the largest cutbacks announced will be the elimination of display cases and corrugated stands for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs.
Wal-Mart claims that they still see DVD sales as an important category, but J.P Morgan analyst Imran Khan states otherwise. “We think the new strategy implies Wal-Mart no longer sees DVDs and Blu-ray discs as traffic drivers” he contends.
Sure, it’s a bummer, but it’s just one company, right? Yes and no. While many consumers shop online, or in electronics stores like Best Buy, Wal-Mart accounts for around 30% of DVD retail sales in the US.
With the increasing popularity of digital distribution platforms like Netflix and the addition of Red Box rental kiosks at Wal-Mart stores across the country, it isn’t hard to see why DVD sales may no longer be of interest to the chain.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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HDD Cool Stuff: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Blu-ray w/IMAX Footage Exclusively at Wal-Mart
Wed Oct 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Paramount, Disc Announcements, Wal-Mart (all tags)
Now Wal-Mart gets in on the exclusive action for one of the top grossing films of 2009.
According to the administrator on Michael Bay's website and tformers.com, a Blu-ray edition of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' where the IMAX scenes open up completely (like in 'The Dark Knight') will be exclusive to Wal-Mart stores.
You can find the latest specs for 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 20.
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- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Blu-ray)
Walmart Emphasizing 1080p and Blu-ray in Technology Focus Shift
Thu May 21, 2009 at 05:00 PM ETTags: Wal-Mart, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
Walmart will be revamping 3,500 stores across the country in an effort to upgrade their electronics department. There have been hints that both Walmart and Best Buy will improve their specialty electronics offerings in order to ride to wave of Blu-Ray, 1080p, and flat panel TV technology.
Walmart has announced the following upgrades: color-defined signs for new departments, such as wireless and games; prominent display areas showcasing upcoming technology in video display and games; a greater selection of Blu-Ray discs and players; more sizes and options for 1080p & 120Hz HDTVs; a dedicated high-def “sound and site” section; 30 percent more wireless products; and an interactive display center for laptops.
Also, they will be expanding their product and brand offerings, which include a $198 Philips Blu-ray Player later in the week and 46-inch / 52-inch HDTVs from Vizio, Sony and Samsung.
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HDD Spotlight Bargain (Canada): ‘Star Trek: TOS: S1’ Under $60 at Wal-Mart
Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 03:30 PM ETTags: Wal-Mart, Paramount, High-def Deals (all tags)
Wal-Mart Canada has an exceptional unannounced deal on ‘Star Trek: The Original Series: Season One’ on Blu-ray.
Although the price stickers say $87.83, the Blu-ray title actually scans for $59.83 – a fantastic deal especially for those feeling the chokehold of the economy.
HDD staff has verified this rumor to be true, however there’s no telling how long this deal will last so if you live in Canada, head to Wal-Mart ASAP.
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- Star Trek: The Original Series - Season 1 (Blu-ray)
MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "WAL-MART":
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- New Wal-Mart "Secret Sale" Details Confirmed Dec 06, 2007
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- Venturer HD DVD Player Surfaces at Wal-Mart Nov 29, 2007
- Report: Weekend Toshiba HD DVD Player Sales Top 90,000 Nov 07, 2007
- HD DVD Takes Centerstage at Wal-Mart Nov 01, 2007
- Wal-Mart Stocks Sub-$200 HD DVD Player Oct 26, 2007
- Wal-Mart Offers New Blu-ray Player/Disc Bundle Jul 13, 2007
- $50 Wal-Mart HD DVD Player: Fact or Fiction? (UPDATED) Apr 20, 2007
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