This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between...
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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.
Week ended May 23: 238,000
Top 10 Companies
Digital videodisc sales so far this year total 4.2 million units. DVD market share through May 23 and the current top-selling disc for each company:
Company: Warner Home Video*
Market share: 28.7%
Current bestseller: You’ve Got Mail
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Company: New Line
Market share: 8.6%
Current bestseller: Rush Hour
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Company: Buena Vista
Market share: 12.0%
Current bestseller: Bug’s Life
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Company: Columbia
Market share: 10.2%
Current bestseller: Stepmom
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Company: Universal Home Video
Market share: 9.1%
Current bestseller: Meet Joe Black
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Company: Paramount Home Video
Market share: 7.7%
Current bestseller: Star Trek: Insurrection
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Company: MGM**
Market share: 7.3%
Current bestseller: Kingpin
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Company: Fox
Market share: 4.0%
Current bestseller: X-Files
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Company: Image
Market share: 3.2%
Current bestseller: Dances With Wolves (special edition)
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Company: Artisan***
Market share: 3.2%
Current bestseller: Terminator 2
*Includes HBO, Tuner, New Line and WarnerVision
**Distributed by WHV
***Includes Hallmark and Republic
Source: VideoScan
