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The article reports on DVD formats of TV season premieres in the U.S. The sophomore season of the comedy "Everybody Hates Chris" premieres on the new CW Television Network on October 1, 2006 while "Everybody Hates Chris: The First Season DVD" streets on October 10 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Comedy Central prepped a DVD treat for the TV program "South Park" with "South Park: The Hits," Vol. 1, streeting on October 3.

The article reports that Paramount Home Entertainment will release the 2006 hit "Mission: Impossible III," simultaneously on DVD, High Definition DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats in the U.S. on October 30, 2006. This marks the first time that a movie was released on these formats at the same. The film's director, J. J. Adams, is thrilled that people will see the movie with the best possible picture and audio. The releases will feature regular commentary from Abrams and lead actor Tom Cruise, a photograph gallery and a documentary on the making of the film.

The article reports on the DVD release dates of the motion pictures "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Over the Hedge" in the fourth quarter of 2006. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the DVD of "X-Men: The Last Stand" on October 3, 2006 in two extra-laden special editions. "Over the Hedge" will be released by Paramount Home Entertainment on October 17, 2006 with content feature that will allow consumers to unlock additional bonus materials on the disc after November 28, 2006 by accessing a Web site.

The article reports on the box office revenue and theatrical earnings of DVD releases in the U.S. as of November 20, 2005. Box office revenue has declined to 6.1%. Paramount Home Entertainment's DVD sales amounted to $782.5 million, a 54.3% increase from 2004. The motion picture "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" has grossed $206.4 million in DVD sales.

Reports on the plans of Paramount Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video to release DVD on Sony's Blu-ray Disc amidst videodisc format war in the U.S. Comparison of Blue-ray Disc with Toshiba's high-definition (HD) DVD; Speculation on the tendency of Warner to refuse to abandon HD DVD after years of partnership with Toshiba; Reaction of Thomas Lesinski, president of worldwide home entertainment for Paramount Pictures, to the surge of support for Blu-ray.

Presents the highlights of the 102nd American International Toy Fair held in New York City from February 20 to 23, 2005. Information on the full-length animated motion pictures to be released on video by Lions Gate Home Entertainment; Extension of the partnership agreement between Paramount Home Entertainment and Hasbro; Companies which promoted video games that use DVD players as consoles.

This article reveals the plans of Paramount Home Entertainment to release DVD editions of Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci's films on December 5, 2006. The films to be released on DVD are: The Conformist and 1900. Information is presented on the featurettes included in the DVD releases, as well as the plot of both films.

The article presents information on the DVD releases of various valentine films. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release "A wedding" and "Blood and Sand" on January 9. Genius Products Inc. will release "Queens," a comedy DVD about Spain's first gay marriage, on December 5. Paramount Home Entertainment will release "Beauty and the Beast: The Complete First Season," "Girl's Night In Collection" and "The Matthew McConaughey Collection" on February 13.

The article reports on the DVD releases. BBC Video will release "MI-5 Vol. 4" and "Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series," on January 9 and 16 respectively, Image Entertainment will release "Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows" on November 21 and Paramount Home Entertainment will releases "So NoTORIous: The Complete First Season," "Star Trek: The Animated Series" and "Flavor of Love: The Complete Second Season" on November 21.

The article announces that Paramount Home Entertainment claimed three of the four top spots on the U.S. DVD sales chart and two of the three top rentals, for the week ending November 6, 2006. The film "Mission: Impossible III," from Paramount, claimed the top of both Nielsen VideoScan's First Alert sales chart and Home Media Retailing's rental chart for the week.

The article presents news briefs on appointments and promitions. Charlie McAuley was appointed as the Managing director for Paramount Home Entertainment, maderesponsible for the overseeing marketing, sales and distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Jeffrey Quinn has been promoted as EVP sales and licensing forthe Brainy Baby Company.

The article reports on the appointment of Marsha King as executive vice-president (EVP) of business affairs for Paramount Home Entertainment. In line with her appointment, King will be responsible for managing business and legal affairs for Paramount Pictures' worldwide home entertainment unit. King was a former EVP and general manager at Warner Home Video.

The article reports that Warner Home Video and Paramount Home Entertainment will release a series of 50GB Blu-ray Disc titles. Warner will release new title of high-definition discs including "Unforgiven" and "The Searchers." Paramount's VP Chris Saito said that they will also be releasing new high-definition disc titles including Oliver Stone's "Word Trade Center."

The article reports that Paramount Home Entertainment will release special DVD editions of two classic films directed by Academy Award-winner Bernardo Bertolucci on December 5, 2006. Bertolluci's 1970 film "The Conformist" depicts fascism in Italy. The DVD editions includes new featurettes, an uncovered deleted scene and an interview with Bertolucci and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro. The cast of the 1976 film is mentioned.

The article reports on the preparations of Paramount Home Entertainment for the special edition DVD release of the acclaimed Warren Beatty political epic "Reds" on October 17, 2006. The debut of the DVD edition will be preceded at the New York Film Festival on October 4, followed by a theatrical run in Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles, California. The special features of the DVD edition are mentioned. The film also stars Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann and Gene Hackman.

The article reports on the appointment of Onno Jongmans as the vice president of EMEA licensing for Paramount Home Entertainment as of September 2006. Career background of Jongmans is provided. According to Luigi Calabrese, senior vice president EMEA for Latin America and worldwide licensing, Jongmans brings a wealth of international licensing and market supervision experience.

The article reports on the plans of Paramount Home Entertainment to release the documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth," starring Al Gore, on DVD format on November 21, 2006. According to Gore, DVD is an important way to continue the discussion about global warming. Key features of the DVD are mentioned.

The article provides information on actor David Krumholtz. Krumholtz is famous for his work as a mathematician-turned-crimefighter on the television program "Numb3rs." Paramount Home Entertainment will release the first-season set.

The article reports on the decision of Paramount Home Entertainment International to restructure its international management team. The company has tapped two former executives from DreamWorks Home Entertainment for top posts. Mary Kincaid was appointed as executive vice president of Paramount for worldwide marketing services.

The article reports on the decision of Paramount Home Entertainment to announce its first wave of Blu-ray Disc titles that will arrive in stores on September 26, 2006 to be followed by a second wave of titles on October 10, 2006. The first wave includes "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," "Four Brothers," "Sleepy Hollow" and " Lara Croft Tomb Raider."

The article reports that Paramount Home Entertainment will release a compilation of "South Park" episodes in DVD on October 3, 2006. The compilation, titled "South Park: The Hits Vol. One," gathers 14 of the best episodes of the series. These episodes were selected by the series creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, and fans. The Emmy-award winning episode "Best Friends Forever" is included in the compilation.

The article reports on the number one ranking of Paramount Home Video Entertainment in the national video sales and rental charts in the U.S. for the week ended July, 23 2006 due to the teen comedy "She's the Man," starring Amanda Byrnes. The film has grossed $33.7 in the box office. "She's the Man" has generated $6.9 million in rental revenue in its first week in video stores.

The article comments on the competition among companies regarding the DVD release dates of motion pictures. The DVD version of the film "X-Men: The Last Stand" will be released earlier by Fox Home Entertainment on October 3, 2006. While Paramount Home Entertainment and DreamWorks include a compelling hidden features in its "Over the Hedge" DVD.

The article reports on the schedule of upcoming DVD releases of television programs. Paramount Home Entertainment will release "Beavis and Butt-Head: The Mike Judge Collection Vol. Three" and "Diagnosis Murder: The Complete First Season." From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment comes "The Simpsons: The Complete Eight Season" and "The Unit: Season One."

The article reports on the release of three titles supporting the HD DVD next-generation of optical disc by Paramount Home Entertainment. The motion pictures released on the DVD format are revealed including "Tomb Raider." The cost of each title is revealed. The high video quality offered by the HD DVD format is described.

The article provides information on the release of several motion pictures for children, in DVD format, in 2006. "The Backyardigans: Polka Palace Party" will be released on January 24 under Paramount Home Entertainment. Anchor Bay Entertainment will launch "Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines" on February 7. Edutainment video "ToddWorld: It's Okay to Be You" will be released by Hit Entertainment on February 7.

The article reports on the launch of the final season DVD set of "I Love Lucy: The Complete Sixth Season," from Paramount Home Entertainment of May 2, 2006. Plot of the final season and its guest stars are mentioned. Further information on the price, disc count or extras for the 27-episode set and a complete-series set are to be released.

The article reports on the top DVD sales and rental revenue achieved by film "Four Brothers," from Paramount Home Entertainment, in the U.S. during the week ended December 25, 2005. The film narrowly beat the previous week's sales topper, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." Other films that recorded high sales and rental revenue include "Serenity," "The Polar Express" and "Madagascar."

The article reports on the DVD release of the motion picture "Save the Last Dance 2: Stepping Up," by Paramount Home Entertainment in the U.S. in 2005.

Reports on the third annual TV DVD Conference held at the Marina Del Rey Marriott in Marina Del Rey, California in 2005. Award received by child star Jerry Mathers; Number of awards received by Paramount Home Entertainment.

Reports on the plan of Paramount Home Entertainment and Icebox to produce a movie based on the animated Internet program "Queer Duck," created by Mike Reiss.

Reports on the corporate profits posted by Viacom Inc. as of November 6, 2005. Percentage of an increase in the revenue of its Paramount Home Entertainment; Portion of the revenues constituted by home video according to co-chief operation officer Tom Freston; Separation in Viacom Inc.

Reports on a three-disc special collector's edition DVD set that will be released by Paramount Home Entertainment on October 25, 2005 which features a definitive version of the motion picture "Titanic." Price of the DVD; Explanation made by director James Cameron regarding the DVD version of his film.

Reports on the scheduled U.S. release of Paramount Home Entertainment's "Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection" DVD in November 2005. Explanation given by creator Peter Chung regarding the moral ambiguity and death in the animated series "Aeon Flux"; Features of the DVD set.

Reports on a partnership formed by Paramount Home Entertainment with MTV Networks Music and Logo Enterprises to launch a new DVD studio in the U.S. as of October 2005. Executives who were tapped to head the division; DVD titles that are scheduled to be released by the division in 2006; Other update on Paramount Home Entertainment.

Expresses views on the threats posed by the videodisc format war to the home entertainment industry in the U.S. Reaction to the plans of Paramount Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video to release their videos on Sony's Blu-ray Disc; Importance of the presence of Toshiba in the videodisc market.

Reports on the plans of Paramount Home Entertainment regarding their potential in the home video market in the U.S. Strategy of the company with direct-to-video DVDs; Application of the synergy between the movie and cable businesses to create unique made-for-DVD projects; Role of branded lines on the Paramount slate for theatrical and home video releases.

Reports on the plan of Paramount Home Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to release three different DVD editions of "Titanic" in the U.S., Japan, and Korea on October 25, 2005. Features of the DVD editions.

Reports on the acquisition of preschool series "Jay Jay the Jet Plane," made by Paramount Home Entertainment and PBS Home Video. Decision of the companies to relaunch the series on home video in the spring of 2006; Number of titles to be released in a year; Television station that airs the series in the U.S.

Presents an update on executive appointments in the video recording industry in the U.S. as of July 2005. Claire Mullaly at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Elizabeth Bohannon at Paramount Home Entertainment; Kristi Alires at Xenon Pictures.

Reports on the DVD release of television programs in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2005. Information on the programs slotted for release by Paramount Home Entertainment, including "Cheers"; Impact of a weak theatrical slate on the television DVD releases; Comments of Steve Feldstein, senior vice president of marketing communications for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, on the television seasons launch.

Comments on portable media entertainment. Involvement of Paramount Home Entertainment in Universal Media Disc market; Television programs for children that will be released by Paramount in digital video disc format; Need for the improvement of portable entertainment.

Reports on the appointment of Alex Carloss at Paramount Home Entertainment. Job description of Carloss; Work experiences of Carloss prior to his appointment to the company.

Presents updates on DVD releases for children in the U.S. as of May 2005. "Little Bear: Little Bear's Band" and "Little Bear: Rainy Day Tales" from Parmount Home Entertainment; Compilations of the television program "Between the Lions" from WGBH Boston Video.

Lists the top 10 best-selling health and fitness DVD titles as of April 3, 2005. "Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease," from Paramount; "Pilates Conditioning for Weight Loss," from Living Arts; "Tae-Bo Cardio Circuit 1," from GoodTimes.

Reports on two executive appointments in the field of home entertainment in the U.S. as of April 2005. Marla White at Paramount Home Entertainment; Olivier Tena at Dreamworks.

Reports the partnership formed between Paramount Home Entertainment and Parallel Entertainment that would allow Paramount to capitalize on the success of "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again." Number of the movie's DVD version sold as of April 3, 2005; Terms of the deal.

Presents updates on people in the entertainment industry in the U.S. as of March 2005. Promotion of Jeanne Shurie to vice president of trade marketing of Buena Vista Home Entertainment; Information on the hiring of Brenda Ciccone as vice president of Paramount Home Entertainment; Promotion of Josh Sabarra to senior vice president of marketing communications and publicity of New Line Home Entertainment.

Reports on the celebration of Paramount Home Entertainment's release of the first season of "Charmed," on DVD. Cast of the television program.

Provides information on the motion picture "Alfie," to be released on DVD format in the U.S. on March 15, 2005. Remarks from director Charles Shyer on the release of the DVD; Features of the DVD; Expectations of Paramount on the release of the DVD;