December 26, 2008 - “Mamma” Dethrones “Knight” on DVD Sales Chart

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“Mamma Mia!” replaced “The Dark Knight” as the top-selling DVD in the United States, according to Nielsen VideoScan data issued Wednesday.

The Batman sequel, released December 9, remains the top-selling video release of the year, with an estimated worldwide total of 13.5 million units sold its first week out, 1.7 million of them on the nascent Blu-ray Disc format.

On trade publication Home Media Magazine’s rental chart, top honors went to “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” which also bumped “The Dark Knight” to No. 2. “Mamma Mia!” debuted at No. 3.

“Dark Knight” remained the No. 1 Blu-ray Disc seller for the second week, according to Nielsen VideoScan. “The Mummy” debuted at No. 2, with “Mamma Mia!” at No. 3.

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December 20, 2008 - Mamma Mia DVD Brings in $30 Million First Day of US Release

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Not only is the movie musical “Mamma Mia!” breaking records all over the world, but the DVD of that film looks like it will be setting some new records of its own.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment sold over 2.25 million units of the “Mamma Mia!” DVD on Dec. 16, bringing in $30 million in the U.S.

“Mamma Mia!” is already the fastest-selling DVD in the U.K. after first-day sales on Nov. 24 reached 1.6 million units; the previous record holder was “Titanic.” In its first week of release in the U.K., the DVD sold 3.2 million units.

In a statement Craig Kornblau, president Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platform, said, “Adding spectacular star power to the record-breaking popularity of the global stage hit and the unforgettable music of ABBA has made ‘Mamma Mia! The Movie’ the must-see film event of the year. That unbeatable combination has created extraordinary demand for the new DVD and Blu-ray releases, as demonstrated by its phenomenal success in the U.S. and all over the world.”

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Following a record-breaking opening in the U.K., “Mamma Mia!” opened in cinemas nationwide July 18. The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd, which marked her feature-film debut. Lloyd helmed both the London and Broadway mountings of Mamma Mia!

Using the catalogue of ’70s pop group ABBA, the plot tells the story of bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan, who hopes to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding. She brings three men from her mother Donna’s past back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years previously.

The show and film feature music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Since the original London production opened in 1999, the musical has grossed over $2 billion worldwide.

The film, according to the Universal Pictures website, is described as such: “An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends-practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski)-from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

“On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.”

source: playbill.com

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December 20, 2008 - Megan Fox’s Body Gets a Release Date

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20th Century Fox has set a September 18, 2009 release date for Jennifer’s Body, starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody and J.K. Simmons. The horror comedy was written by Diablo Cody (Juno) and directed by Karyn Kusama.

In the film, a gorgeous cheerleader (Fox) is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town. Her “plain Jane” best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

source: shocktilyoudrop.com

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December 13, 2008 - Mamma Mia! On DVD December 16

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Mamma Mia! comes out on DVD next week so make sure you pick up a copy!

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December 4, 2008 - Big Love Premiere Date

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Big Love will be returning for season 3 on January 18th, 2009.  Mark your calendars and set your DVRs!

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