by slasherindex | Oct 1, 1979
Columbia Pictures reveals that they would be releasing 20 titles through their newly formed division, Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment.
by slasherindex | Jul 1, 1979
Warner Brothers, through their Warner Communications Inc (WCI) division, announces that the studio would be releasing titles to videocassette the following year.
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1979
During the test roll out (with several more cities added), MCA realizes that it was actually costing a lot more to press the discs than initially thought. All the discs are given a 50% – 60% price hike. This move taints videodisc’s reputation, making the...
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1979
Still skeptical of the home video market, Paramount decides to license its films for videocassette rental through Fotomat, a nationwide photo development chain.
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1979
Abkco Music files a copyright infringement suit against M.E.D.A. (Media Home Entertainment), claiming a videocassette entitled The Rolling Stones in Concert includes music that wasn’t licensed. The judge issues a writ of seizure order for all masters and videocassette...