1979 in home video
Years in home video: | 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 |
Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
Decades: | 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s |
Years: | 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 |
Industry milestones
February
- February - The DiscoVision format is introduced in Seattle, Washington, USA.[1]
Date unknown
- 20th Century Fox purchases Magnetic Video, which in 1977 had become the first company to release pre-recorded films on videotape for consumer use.
- Columbia Pictures and Paramount Pictures studios form home entertainment divisions.
- Distribution of Video 2000 products begins.
- Home video start to take off.
Movie releases
The following movies were released on video on the following dates:
U.S./Canada Release Date | Title | Studio | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
January 17 | Shenandoah | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release |
January 31 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release |
February | Jaws 2 | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release [2] |
February | Duel | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release [3] |
April 19 | American Graffiti | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release |
July 2 | The Last Remake of Beau Geste | MCA DiscoVision (Universal) | Laserdisc release |
References
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