Updated May 11, 2008

DVD NEWS DIGEST
(April 11, 2008)

April 12 issue - Billboard: Top 10 DVD Sellers in US

1 - Enchanted Walt Disney
2 - I Am Legend Warner Home Video
3 - Bee Movie DreamWorks
4 - Atonement Universal Studios
5 - No Country For Old Men Miramax
6 - 101 Dalmatians: Platinum Edition Walt Disney
7 - August Rush Warner
8 - Hitman 20th Century Fox
9 - Battlestar Galactica: Season 3 Universal Studios
10 - Dan In Real Life Touchstone

ComputerWorld: Police Raid DVD Piracy Ring in Sydney

The NSW Police Force and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) dealt a significant blow to the pirate film industry with the seizure of thousands of allegedly illegal movies during police raids in Sydney.

8000 allegedly pirated copies of DVDs were seized, including many recent Australian cinema releases such as the Bourne Ultimatum, There Will Be Blood, Disney's Enchanted, and the popular TV series Prison Break and Underbelly.

Hollywood blockbusters like Spiderman, classic films such as the Wizard of Oz, and children's Disney cartoon movies were also seized.

Burning equipment and numerous computers were also confiscated in the raids.

Hollywood Reporter: Madrid CD/DVD Pirate Ring Busted

Spanish police broke up a prolific pirating ring of Chinese nationals in Madrid, dismantling what they called the biggest pirating factory in Spain, with the capability of producing some 80,000 illegal copies per day.

In the bust, police seized 20 recording towers and 155,000 virgin and already recorded CDs and DVDs. Police also found so-called master copies achieved through illegal recordings in theaters, including some from titles not yet released in Spain.

Police estimate that the gang's production had been capable of earning ?240,000 ($371,000) in daily sales on the street.

Keloland: DVD Sends Powerful Message

Parents in 121 school districts across South Dakota will soon get the chance to see video that will help them talk to their children about underage drinking.

It's part of the Parents Matter campaign, Prairie View Prevention Services, that is sending the DVD, a brochure, and a letter to parents.

Alabama Times: New Parents Take Home DVD, Too

The Women's Pavilion at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence is giving parents a DVD that could help alleviate some of the stress of being a parent to a newborn as well as to answer some of the simpler questions.

"During a mother's hospital stay, it's difficult for the family to remember the vast amount of information we provide, especially with the excitement of becoming a new parent," said Beth Bevis, nurse manager of the Women's Pavilion.

While in the hospital, new parents can preview "Baby's First Month ... What Do We do Now," and the DVD can be used for quick reference on topics from why babies cry to how to change a messy diaper. In total, 30 topics are covered.

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