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 | Sep 1, 1981
NBC enters into an agreement to have Warner Home Video distribute 28 different programs, including a series called “Spotlight On.”
by slasherindex | Aug 17, 1981
Warner Home Video notifies retailers that their original dealer agreements with Warner are now cancelled in favor of a “Rental-Only” system for top titles. Other studios, such as Disney, MGM and 20th Century Fox also implement rental agreements. These new...
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1981
Caballero Control, an adult film distributor run by Noel Bloom, launches a sister label for more mainstream programming. Their earliest titles are mostly family programs. Their first big title is the television event Pippin from that same year.