This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between...

This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between an overall view of the market and profiles of individual segments. Sales data include mass merchandisers and retailers but not most discount outlets.

Weekly DVD sales (in thousands of units)

Week ended July 25: 298,000

Top 10 Companies

Digital videodisc sales so far this year total 8.4 million units. DVD market share through July 25 and the current top-selling disc for each company:

Company: Warner Home Video*

Market share: 28.5%

Current bestseller: Soldier

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Company: New Line

Market share: 7.9%

Current bestseller: Austin Powers

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Company: Buena Vista

Market share: 12.7%

Current bestseller: Enemy of the State

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Company: Columbia

Market share: 10.2%

Current bestseller: 8MM

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Company: Universal Home Video

Market share: 9.2%

Current bestseller: Virus

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Company: Paramount Home Video

Market share: 7.6%

Current bestseller: Varsity Blues

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Company: Fox

Market share: 5.3%

Current bestseller: True Lies

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Company: MGM

Market share: 5.3%

Current bestseller: Ronin

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Company: Artisan**

Market share: 3.3%

Current bestseller: Stargate

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Company: Image

Market share: 3.3%

Current bestseller: Dances With Wolves

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*Includes HBO, Tuner, New Line and WarnerVision

**Includes Hallmark and Republic

Source: VideoScan