Video View

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.

Theatrical Video Vendors

Year-to-date share of the theatrical video sales market through March 19 and current top-selling theatrical videos

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Company Share Current best-selling video

Buena Vista 31.9% Tarzan

Warner Home Video* 20.9 The Matrix (Collector’s edition)

New Line/Turner Home Ent. 3.8 Rush Hour

Universal Home Video 14.1 October Sky

Columbia 11.9 My Best Friend’s Wedding

Fox 6.9 My Cousin Vinny

Paramount Home Video 5.3 Varsity Blues

Artisan Entertainment** 2.9 Black Mask

MGM 2.7 Princess Bride

Anchor Bay 0.7 Army of Darkness

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* Includes HBO, Turner, New Line and Warner Vision

** Includes Hallmark and Republic

Source: VideoScan