by slasherindex | Dec 1, 1984
The Criterion Collection’s laserdisc release of King Kong (1933) offers the very first audio commentary track for a feature film. It’s recorded by film historian and preservationist, Ronald Haver.
by slasherindex | Dec 1, 1984
The Criterion Collection releases their first two titles, Citizen Kane (1941) and King Kong (1933), to laserdisc. Citizen Kane is priced at $89.95, while King Kong is priced at $74.95. Criterion promises the editions offer “the best picture quality ever...
by slasherindex | Nov 23, 1984
Courts decided that renting out private booths for the viewing of movies constitutes as a public viewing, and therefore, violates copyright. The store in question was Maxwell’s Video Showcase in Eerie, Pennsylvania.
by slasherindex | Jul 12, 1984
The Video Recordings Act of 1984 is introduced in the UK which requires certifications for all feature films. This resulted from the Video Nasty controversy.
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1984
In a move to to increase revenues with volume, Media Home Entertainment reduces their prices to $19.95 for a portion of their catalog. The price cut is the industry’s second push towards the sell-through market.