Full Speed Ahead for DVD Sales by JILL KIPNIS Increase Another 49% in 2003
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$6.95 (U.S.), $8.95 (CAN.), £5.50 (U.K.), 8.95 (EUROPE), Y2,500 (JAPAN) II.L.II..I.JJL.1I.1I.II.LJII I ILIi #BXNCCVR ******* ************** 3 -DIGIT 908 #908070EE374EM002# * BLBD 880 A06 B0105 001 MAR 04 2 MONTY GREENLY 3740 ELM AVE # A LONG BEACH CA 90807 -3402 THE INTERNATIONAL NEWSWEEKLY OF MUSIC, VIDEO, AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 5, 2003 Patriotism Lifts Pro -War Songs; Chicks Suffer A Billboard and Airplay Moni- Last week, the Chicks' "Travelin' tor staff report Soldier," a record that many thought With the war in Iraq now more would become an anthem for the than a week old and displays of sup- troops in the event of war, instead port for the war increasing, went 1 -3 on the Billboard Linkin Park Enjoys Meteoric Opening radio responded on several Some Acts Nix Hot Country Singles & fronts. The biggest victims International Tracks chart in the wake BY LARRY FLICK Show by Eminem, which sold 1.3 million copies in of the patriotic surge have Tours In Light of singer Natalie Maims' NEW YORK -Based on first -day sales activity for its its first full week of sales for the week ending June been Dixie Chicks, whose Of War: anti -war/anti -President new album, Meteora, Linkin Park could enjoy the 2, 2002, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Seven - tracks suffered major air- See Page 7 Bush comments (Bill- first 1 million -selling week of 2003. Early estimates day sales of more than 900,000 units would score play losses at their host for- board, March 29). This from retailers indicate that the Warner Bros. set, the biggest sales week of the year and eclipse the mat of country and across top 40 week, the song shows a 65% which went on sale March 25, will move between initial run at retail for Get Rich or Die 7)-yin' by 50 as well. Patriotic and pro -war decrease in country airplay, push- -played 925,000 and 1 million units in its opening week. Cent, which moved 872,000 copies in the week fol- songs rose at country, while other ing it from the third -most If it hits the 1- million mark, Meteora will be the lowing its Feb. 4, 2003, release. formats were proving more toler- song nationally to the 31st. And first album to reach that plateau since The Eminem (Continued on page 67) ant of anti -war sentiments. (Continued on page 66) Big Publishing Advances Full Speed Ahead For DVD Sales BY JILL KIPNIS increase another 49% in 2003. The Los Angeles -based Dry Up For Most New Acts LOS ANGELES-The introduction of DVD and its ac- DVD Entertainment Group (DEG) reports that DVD companying hardware has been the most successful software shipments increased almost 100% between BY BILL HOLLAND bands" might get only $250,000. product launch in U.S. consumer electronics history. 2000 and 2001 and rose another 88% in 2002. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Big -bucks "Money is tighter than ever," Six years after the format's bow, high double -digit Dave Alder, senior VP of product and marketing for publishing advances, once an attorney Gary Stiffelman says. growth continues for both hard- the Los Angeles -based Virgin essential source of financial sup- "Companies are reassessing their ware and software. Megastore chain, says, "We ex- port for developing acts, have all need to make deals with quite so Still, home video executives pect another three years of but disappeared for new artists, as many baby acts, particularly in pub- and retailers cannot help but growth. It's almost a norm with music companies adjust to de- lishing, where the artists are not yet wonder when the bloom will fall the introduction of a new for- clining revenue. signed to record companies." off the rose. Some are predict- mat: You will see rapid growth Music publishing executives and Sony /ATV Music Publishing ing that sales growth could ... and then it will flatten out." artist representatives say advances chairman Paul Russell says his begin to slacken as early as Robert Chapek, president of for new songwriters are down any- company "is becoming increasing- 2006, while others believe the Buena Vista Home Entertain- where from 15% to 50% in value ly circumspect in terms of its level boom will continue. ment and the DEG, has a simi- -if they are available at all. of investment in new writers and For now, DVD growth remains strong. According to lar view. "DVD growth should continue to be strong Today's typical advance for an in- artists. That reflects the continuing the Arlington, Va. -based Consumer Electronics Assn. in the next three to five years," he says. "We will then demand band might be as low as decline in mechanicals and that (CEA), DVD player sales increased 49% between 2000 see a flattening -out, but we will still see growth $100,000. Even the hottest "buzz (Continued on page 66) and 2001, added 39% in 2002, and are expected to (Continued on page 68) Sony Restructuring Begins; WMG Offers New Royalty Terms: Page 3 Droz Mourned; `Chicago' Boots Film Musicals: Page 6 ALEXANDRE it:Ìu pires estrella guía EXPANDED SECTION: SEE PAGE 21 - "For me, Estrella Guia is like a religion... something that makes you f $ 6.95US 58.95CAnl blessed, protected somehow.. something that gives you calm and peace.. 4> Estrella Guia is my faith in God...." Alexandre Pires 11 11 Features the hit single "Ámame ". Album in stores now!!! o 71486 02552 s AD',ERT,SEMENT www.americanradiohistory.com Jjngs Into 4801611c)clrrcyy Billboard Bulletin is a daily ritual 1. 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