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...
by slasherindex | Apr 1, 1981
Cult film producer and director, Charles Band, launches his latest videocassette label after having been ousted from MEDA Media-Home Entertainment.
by slasherindex | Mar 22, 1981
RCA finally launches their videodisc system, a format called Capacitance Electronic Disc (CED). The player goes for $500 and the discs in the $20 range. The first title to roll off the presses is Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977).
by slasherindex | Sep 1, 1980
After a successful test run with Fotomat, Disney releases “10 feature films and 3 animated features” through their own home video division, Disney Home Video. Several of these titles include The Black Hole (1979), Davy Crockett (1955) and Pete’s...
by slasherindex | May 10, 1980
To first test the home videocassette market, Disney makes their titles available to Fotomat’s Drive-Thru Movies program.