This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between...
This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between an overall view of the market and profiles of individual segments. Sales data include mass merchandisers and retailers but not most discount outlets.
Total weekly sales, in millions of units
Week ending Aug. 8: 4.8 million
Overall Top 10 Companies
Year-to-date share of video sales market through Aug. 8 and current top-selling video for each company:
Company: Warner Home Video*
Market share: 19.5%
Current bestseller: Rush Hour (New Line)
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Company: Buena Vista
Market share: 18.3%
Current bestseller: Madeline: Lost in Paris
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Company: Paramount Home Video
Market share: 9.0%
Current bestseller: Snake Eyes
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Company: Universal Home Video
Market share: 8.8%
Current bestseller: Sixteen Candles
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Company: Columbia
Market share: 7.1%
Current bestseller: Baby Geniuses
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Company: Fox
Market share: 7.0%
Current bestseller: There’s Something About Mary
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Company: MGM
Market share: 2.8%
Current bestseller: Ronin
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Company: Anchor Bay
Market share: 2.6%
Current bestseller: Crunch: Tae Boxing Workout
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Company: Artisan Entertainment**
Market share: 2.5%
Current bestseller: Basic Instinct
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Company: Ventura
Market share: 2.5%
Current bestseller: Tae-Bo Workout
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*Includes HBO, Tuner, New Line and WarnerVision
**Includes Hallmark and Republic
Source: VideoScan