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From WorstPreviews.com
A special 70th-anniversary edition of animated classic "Pinocchio" topped the national home video sales charts the week ending March 15th, helped in part by surprisingly strong Blu-ray Disc sales.
Of the Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment release's total sales, 15% were in the high-definition format, a high number for a family title -- and an indication that Blu-ray Disc may be moving beyond the early adopter stage, which is dominated by young adult males.
"Pinocchio" debuted at No. 1 on both the sales chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales combined, as well as a specific Blu-ray Disc chart.
Debuting at No. 2 on both charts was "Role Models," a comedy that earned $67.3 million in theaters. "Role Models" turned in a surprisingly strong sales debut, with studio sources reporting that 25% of the initial shipment was snatched up by consumers in the first day. After six days, a whopping 70% of inventory was gone, translating into first-week sales of more than 2 million units.
The third spot on both sales charts went to "Transporter 3," which earned $31.7 million at the box office.
"Role Models" and "Transporter 3" also debuted at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on rental chart for the week, bumping the previous week's top renter, "Australia," to No. 3.
Just goes to show, everyone loves a classic.
A special 70th-anniversary edition of animated classic "Pinocchio" topped the national home video sales charts the week ending March 15th, helped in part by surprisingly strong Blu-ray Disc sales.
Of the Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment release's total sales, 15% were in the high-definition format, a high number for a family title -- and an indication that Blu-ray Disc may be moving beyond the early adopter stage, which is dominated by young adult males.
"Pinocchio" debuted at No. 1 on both the sales chart, which tracks DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales combined, as well as a specific Blu-ray Disc chart.
Debuting at No. 2 on both charts was "Role Models," a comedy that earned $67.3 million in theaters. "Role Models" turned in a surprisingly strong sales debut, with studio sources reporting that 25% of the initial shipment was snatched up by consumers in the first day. After six days, a whopping 70% of inventory was gone, translating into first-week sales of more than 2 million units.
The third spot on both sales charts went to "Transporter 3," which earned $31.7 million at the box office.
"Role Models" and "Transporter 3" also debuted at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on rental chart for the week, bumping the previous week's top renter, "Australia," to No. 3.
Just goes to show, everyone loves a classic.
