by slasherindex | Apr 1, 1982
Karl Lorimar Home Video and RCA release actress Jane Fonda’s workout routine on home video. The program is an adaptation of her book with the same title. Because the title was intended for purchase rather than rent, it becomes wildly successful. It spends 239...
by slasherindex | Mar 12, 1982
As expected, Sony asks the Supreme Court to review their entanglement with Universal and Disney. According to Sony, the studios admitted they couldn’t demonstrate damages, therefore, there was no merit to their case.
by slasherindex | Jan 26, 1982
First announced the previous year, independent distributor Vestron Video finally kicks off their catalog with their first 10 titles. Among these are Cannonball Run (1981) and Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981).
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1982
20th Century Fox revamps their home video division with a new name, new packaging and a “rental only” version of their titles. Corporate offices move to the west while manufacturing facilities remain in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
by slasherindex | Dec 1, 1981
The Video Software Dealers Association is organized by Noel Gimbel to help video retail stores fight against federal legislation that would remove or amend the “first sale doctrine”. They were partnered with NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) for...